How to Make a DIY Shelf Made of Popsicle Sticks for your House in Bacolod

Life is indeed sweeter in Bacolod! Aside from the delectable treats, the “City of Smiles” is known as one of the most livable cities in the Philippines. It has the charm of the countryside with the flair of metropolitan living. On top of these, imagine being surrounded by tourist marvels that are not only attracting locals but foreigners as well.

Many opt for a house and lot in Bacolod and if you’re a homeowner in the city, wouldn’t you attest to its beauty? How about we match the rustic allure of the metropolis and make your interior walls come to life? Let’s make wall art with the use of…popsicle sticks!

Prepare these materials first:

• popsicle sticks
• glue gun & glue stick
• acrylic paint or spray paint
• hammer & nails

Method:

Step 1 Make a hexagonal base using your popsicle sticks and secure them with hot glue.

Step 2 Start stacking the popsicle sticks until you consume 100 sticks (or more depending on your desired height). It should look like this:

Step 3 Let the stack dry. Repeat the process if you want to make more. You can also make different designs!

Step 4 Now let’s get creative. Get your paint and start putting designs on your DIY shelf. Mix and match. If you have neutral paint colors on your wall in your house in Bacolod, you can put backdrops with gift wrappers.

Step 5 Get your hammer and pound a nail on your desired wall. Make sure that the wall is not at arm’s length so it will not get knocked over. Start hanging your shelves on the wall. To make it more secure, put two additional nails on the upper and bottom joints.

Ta-da! You can now put small vases, books, or even photo frames inside your DIY popsicle shelf.

Use this video as your step-by-step guide:

Who would’ve thought that this modish DIY is absolutely easy to construct and would only cost you several minutes to create?  Your house and lot in Bacolod would sure be a tad snazzy with this small piece of artsy furniture.

How to Make a Chic & Cheap DIY Basket for Your Condominium in Davao

A haven teeming with tourist spots and commercial centers, Davao is a perfect place to invest in a residential estate like condominium―an investment where desirable location immensely matters.

When you live in a compact condo in Davao, it’s always fun to turn to creative ways to maximize space and organize! What better way to do this than to start sorting your keys, letters, accessories, and other small items?

This basic DIY basket is easy, cheap, and fun to do. All you need are these materials that are probably just lying around your house:

• old magazines
• white glue
• ruler, cutter, pencil
• glue gun & glue stick

Procedure:

1. Tear off those magazine pages and cut them in half. If you’re opting for a smaller basket, cut it crosswise. For a larger one, cut it lengthwise. If you’re going to make more than 1 basket, ready 2-4 magazines.
2. It’s time to make those magazine rolls! Using your pencil (or any thin, long object), roll the cut magazines to make a roll. Secure the edge with glue.

3. Make around 50-100 of these. Let them dry.

4. Start sorting them by color to make a uniform design. How about matching the color of your wall in your Davao condominium?
5. Make a base using four rolls and glue them.

6. Start stacking the rolls until you reach your desired height. Dry it off.
7. To fill in the base, glue in 7 magazine rolls. If you’re making more than one basket, it’s best to glue several at the same time.

8. Since it’s made of paper, the structure isn’t that strong. Using the glue gun, put hot glue inside the roll to make it firm and secure. You can also apply white glue on it to act as a sealant.

There you have it! In eight basic steps, you can have your own catchall basket with four handy materials. Check this video out to learn more:

This personalized basket adds a cozy touch to your condominium in Davao and you don’t even have to spend hundreds to own a stylish organizer!

Easy and Affordable Bedroom DIY for Your House in Laguna

The bed weather season makes it all the more inviting to buy a house for sale in Laguna. The cool breeze of Mt. Makiling and the chilly June showers will beckon you to just stay in and snuggle up in bed.

What better way to embrace the rainy days than by engaging in fun indoor activities? Making a Sharpie-dyed pillow case is not only easy to do, it also only requires simple household items & school supplies like:

• white cotton pillow case & white fabric scrap (for testing)
• garbage bag
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• different colors of Sharpies
• flat iron

Let’s make your bedroom in your Laguna house a bit cozier and bursting with colors by starting with this procedure:

1. Spread out the garbage bag across your We will be working with liquid and colors so this would serve as a precautionary measure for stains.
2. Get your scrap fabric and test out your designs. Mix and match those colors and patterns! If you already like the outcome, it’s time to prepare the pillowcases.
3. Draw on one side of the pillowcase. Generously fill those designs so it would add a vibrant touch to your plain pillow cover. Here’s a sample to serve as your reference:

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You can leave some empty spaces to let the colors spread and create a beautiful effect.

4. Using your spray bottle filled with alcohol, thoroughly and evenly douse the pillow case. This will start the dispersion of color.
5. The next step is to let the pillow case dry. You can hang this (to achieve a cool ombré design) or just leave it lying on top of the garbage bag.
6. Once it’s completely dry, remove the plastic bag underneath and smoothen it out using the flat iron. This will help set the colors. Repeat the process if you’d like to do more. Your bedroom can now be filled with snuggly and vibrant pillows to use this bed weather season!

Watch this tutorial so you will be guided well:

 

Laguna’s climate and collection of endless wonders are enough reasons to buy a house for sale. Top it off with the comfort of the season, living on this side of country is a like experiencing a slice of paradise.

How to Make a DIY Light Bulb Vase Perfect for Rainy Days in Batangas

Batangas is often looked at as a temporary getaway but it is a perfect residential location as well. With its pristine beaches, historical and cultural sites, and rustic ancestral houses, investing in a house for sale in Batangas is, indeed, a well-spent venture.

Since the rainy season is here, it’s time to let your creativity shower over your home while you’re stuck indoors! To make those rainy days a bit brighter, here’s a DIY light bulb vase to revamp your countryside living:

Materials:

• Old light bulbs
• Pliers
• Sculpting Wire
• Fresh flowers & plants

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you get started, make sure to wear protective eye wear and be extremely careful in handling. You will be dealing with glass so it’s best to use a newspaper as your catch basin.

Start lighting up any room in your Batangas abode by following these easy steps:

 

Step 1: Carefully remove the tail part of the bulb

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Take your light bulb and pliers and carefully peel off the metal part. The next layer comes off with a black part. Gently tap it until it breaks. Make sure to do this process with utmost caution.

 

Step 2: Remove the innards

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If you see the silver wire inside, pull it out with your pliers. You have the option to clean the inside but handle delicately; incandescent lightbulb glass is very thin.

 

Step 3: Create the stand

Get your wire and start wrapping around the base of the light bulb and slowly create your stand. When wrapping, don’t grip it too tightly. It might shatter in your hand. You can design it any way you want. Go wild! Be creative but make it sturdy.

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Step 4: Fill your light bulb with water and plants

For the last step, you just need to fill the vase with water and put in your chosen plants and/or flowers. It would be better if you put in a variety of colors especially if the space is monotonous.

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Fill your empty spaces with these attractive gap-feelers and make any room look ravishing! You can check this video out for a step-by-step process:

 

Now imagine living in Batangas, within its rural but sophisticated location, and add the elegant allure of this DIY project to top it all off. These make it all the more enticing to buy a house for sale in the province, don’t they?

How to Turn Paint Cans into Organizing Tools for Your Kids’ Study Space in Bacolod

Just like all the highly progressive cities and municipalities in the Philippines, Bacolod City, aside from being a top-notch tourist destination, offers good quality education and unforgettable learning experiences as well. The schools in the municipality offer young Bacolodnons wonderful opportunities to grow, develop and mature into skilled individuals.

Before your kids head onto their next adventure in the city, let’s start first with prepping your house and lot in Bacolod for the back-to-school season.

This time of the year brings about several organizing challenges and a basic way to solve them is through this DIY paint can pyramid. This gives easy access to different compartments for school supplies.

 

Materials:

• paint cans (around 5 pcs or more)

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• gift wrappers (if you want a more personalized approach, you can print out names or your kids’ favorite design or patterns instead)

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• glue gun and glue sticks

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• scissors and double-sided tape

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In just three easy steps, you can have an organizer that your kids can use and enjoy! Here’s how to make their workstation in your home in Bacolod a bit tidied up.

Procedure:

Step 1 Make sure that your paint cans are clean inside and out.

Step 2 Take out your gift wrappers. Wrap it around the can and stick it to the can using the double sided tape to give it a cleaner look.

Step 3 Start heating your glue gun. Once the glue is hot enough, begin stacking your cans sideways in a pyramid fashion to keep them attached to one another. Make sure that the cans are secured.

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Those pens, rulers, scissors, papers, pencils, and coloring materials may be small items but these are a lot to manage and keep organized. A caddy can help your kids easily navigate thru their school essentials.

Back-to-school may be one of the busiest seasons of the year but with proper preparation and a few DIY projects for your house and lot in the lovely city that is Bacolod, you and your kids are going to be well-equipped with what’s to come!

How to Make a Stylish DIY Floating Bookshelf for Your Condominium in Davao

Davao’s appeal as a flourishing city within a province is captivating not only for vacationers but investors as well. Condominiums for sale brim the city and prospective homebuyers are trying to get a piece of what the metropolis has to offer.

Aside from being constructed in enviable locations, condos ensure a safe and upscale living where everything is within reach. This back-to-school season, how about we maximize your condo’s compact space?

This DIY floating shelf not only adds an aesthetic flair to your wall but it also saves a lot of space! You only need these items to get started:

• Metal wall brace (it should be no longer than your books. You can purchase this online at around 300 PHP)
• Screws (make sure that they fit the metal brace)
• Hardcover book/s (ones you will probably never read anymore)
• Pencil & screwdriver

 

Step 1:

Look for a sturdy wall in your Davao condominium. You will hang several books on it so make sure that it can handle the weight.

 

Step 2:

Get your metal brace and position it on the wall. Using your pencil, trace out the two holes on the metal brace.  These will serve as your guide.

 

Step 3:

With the holes marked, take out your drill and start drilling through the pencil marks.

 

Step 4:

The next step is to insert the screws through the holes in the metal brace and thread them into the wall clockwise.  Make sure that they are screwed tightly.

 

Step 5:

Get your largest and most durable hardcover book. Insert the back cover into the tabs just below the bottom of the metal brace. This will prevent the back cover from hanging loosely. This will serve as your invisible shelf’s base.

Step 6:

You can now place other books on top of the bottom book and voila! You now have a modish-looking floating DIY shelf.

 

For a full tutorial, you can watch this video:

 

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With six easy steps, you can now spruce up your wall and save space in your condo.

Condominiums for sale continue to sprout across in Davao and as detailed by Zipmatch, starting families find it more convenient and less time-consuming to move into a condominium unit than wait longer for the construction of a house. If you are scouting for condos in the urban municipality, this project may come in handy!

 

 

How to Make a Nifty DIY Photo Coaster for Your Home in Batangas

Batangas is more than just a destination for travelers. It’s a place where homes are built and memories are made. Its cool air, proximity to the metro, relaxed neighborhood and affordable houses and lots for sale are some of the reasons why the province of Batangas is the ideal place to reside in and make moments.

One way to preserve these moments is to turn them into art. You don’t have to stare at your computer screen to look at photos or flip through the pages of a photo album. Instead, you’ll have a coaster and memory keeper in one!

The first step in making this DIY photo coaster is to prepare the following materials.

• cork board
• printed photos (preferably a 4”x4”)
• laminate sheets/ clear acetate film
• Mod Podge (you can purchase this online but if you don’t feel like spending, you can do this DIY Mod Podge)
• painting brush
• sharp cutter, scissors, pencil & ruler

To make your abode in Batangas filled with beautiful snapshots and great memories, just follow these instructions:

1. Prepare your pencil, cutter, printed photo and cork board. Using your pencil, trace the edges of the photo on the cork board.
2. To avoid crooked edges, use your ruler as your guide when cutting out the outline on the corkboard.
3. Now trace the cut out cork square onto the back of your laminate sheet or acetate film. Use the scissors when cutting it out. The laminate sheet or acetate film is an important material to keep your coaster waterproof.
4. Take out your Mod Podge, photo and painting brush! Evenly apply the adhesive to your cut out corkboard and carefully position your photo on top. Let it dry.
5. Once the glue has settled, apply some Mod Podge on top of the photo and place your laminate sheet. Repeat the process for all your photos and once they’re all dry, your 2-in-1 coaster is ready for use!

Here’s a video tutorial to give you an idea:

 

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A good snapshot, according to Eudora Welty, stops a moment from running away and turning it into art makes it all the more special. Art is not purely for looking at and admiring, a lot of it is functional too, especially when it comes to our homes. Who knew that you could turn those picture-perfect snaps into a functional home accessory for your abode in Batangas?

The province is one among the country’s most prepossessing destinations. Its unique charm and illustrious countryside living that is perfect for making memories push city dwellers to opt for a house and lot in Batangas.

How to Make Your Laguna Home Back-to-School Friendly with this Paper Mache Décor

There’s no doubt that Laguna’s house and lots for sale are selling like hot cakes. It’s a progressive haven filled with natural wonders. From its unspoiled bodies of water and picturesque mountains, the province provides the amenities of the countryside along with the features of urban living.

If you already have your exteriors all sorted out, it’s time to give your interiors some thought. It’s that time of the year again when kids go back to school. Before you get too worked up with the crazy preparations on how to make your home in Laguna ready for the season, how about we spice things up a little bit? Before you go shopping for new clothes and school supplies, let’s start by making your kids’ study rooms a bit more stylish through this papier-mâché décor.

Things you will need:

1) Fabric or wrapping paper

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2) Lots of thumb tacks

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3)  Glue gun & glue sticks

 

4) 3D papier-mâché letters (If you’re in the mood to get your DIY groove on, you can visit this link for a tutorial on how to make your own but you can find these online or at book stores. Prices vary depending on the size.)

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To add some artsy vibe to your Laguna dwelling, you just have to follow these basic steps:

1) The first thing you need to do is to trace the letter on the wrong side of the fabric or wrapping paper. Make sure to leave enough space to wrap around the edges.

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2) Whip out your glue gun and start heating your glue sticks. Once it’s ready, start gluing your fabric onto the letter and wrap around the sides. You can cut out the excess fabric or fold them for a cleaner look.

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3) Once you have wrapped and glued the edges, it’s time to put the finishing touches: the thumb tacks. Put them on the borders for a framed look. With three easy steps, your kids can now study at a more personalized and fun atmosphere!

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You can even mix and match those designs and colors for an even more creative approach!

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As you and your children bid goodbye to summer and say hello to a new school year, it’s important to spend time with them as much as possible. What better way to do it than through this fun DIY session?

Circling back to Laguna’s wonders, living in the modern province is ideal for adults and kids alike. Aside from its tourist destinations, the place is also home to several academic institutions. A house and lot for sale in Laguna is just that convenient, isn’t it?

 

 

 

Make Your House in Bacolod a True Reflection of Elegance & Style with this DIY Starburst Mirror

Owning a house and lot in Bacolod means a life of both elegance and adventure. With a plethora of sophisticated heritage houses and amusement sites, the city is a thriving place where families can embark on a laid-back and fast-paced adventure at the same time.

As the saying goes, “Life is like a mirror―we get the best results when we smile at it.” Wouldn’t it be extra special if you stare at an elegantly styled mirror at your abode in the “City of Smiles?”

Here’s a DIY starburst mirror that would perfectly complement your house’s interior. All you need are these materials:

 

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• Large Cardboard Sheet/ pizza box
• A huge round plate (or any big round object for tracing purposes)
• Frame hooks
• Mirror with a plastic border
• Pencil
• Mini wooden ice cream sticks (approximately 500 pieces)
• Glue gun & lots of glue sticks
• Cutter
• Spray paint that matches your desired wall
• Masking tape

 

If you have your materials prepared, let’s get started!

1. Using your pencil, trace the huge round object on the cardboard.
2. Cut out the circle with a cutter and make sure to do it very carefully. You can use the round object as your guide when cutting through the sheet.
3. You need about five wooden ice cream sticks to produce a fan-shaped cluster. Make several sets enough to cover the whole cardboard sheet.
4. Arrange the clusters on the edges of your cardboard sheet with your glue gun. Put an ample amount of glue to the sticks and sheet to make it secure. Glue the next layer in an alternate position to achieve a layered effect and insert individual spoons in areas where the cardboard is exposed.
5. Cover your mirror with masking tape and leave out the plastic border. Spray paint the plastic border. Once it’s dry, place your mirror in the middle to know how many layers you still need to put.
6. Continue adding as many layers as needed to encompass the mirror. Finally, glue to mirror to the cardboard. Ensure that everything is secure.
7. Spray paint those ice cream sticks! Dry them off for a couple of hours.
8. Remove the masking tape from the mirror and securely attach the hooks to the back of the cardboard. You can now hang it on your wall!

 

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Doesn’t it look elegant? Your house in Bacolod will ooze of sophistication with this DIY starburst mirror that’s incidentally made of cheap and readily available materials.

You can check this video out for a more detailed process:

 

The winsome people and dynamic quality of life are more than enough reasons to buy a house and lot for sale in Bacolod.  The land and scenery of the countryside in a mid-sized city is just a true reflection of what “living the life” really means.

How to Make Your Davao Condominium Staycation-Ready with a DIY Indoor Water Garden

Davao City is such a lovely place to live in. You can delight in the cool breeze of its mountains and fresh ocean air all in the midst of urbanization with its commercial centers and high-rise condominiums.

If you walk around the region, it’s typical that you’ll encounter Davao condominiums for sale seated by the lake or adjacent to scenic mountain ranges. Living in the city is like an everyday staycation and one way to prepare your pad for this season is through a DIY indoor water garden in a jar!

A water garden casts a certain glow to your condo. It also livens up your abode while reflecting Davao’s underwater beauty.  The great thing about it is: it doesn’t have to take up much space and it’s very easy to do.

First, you have to prepare these materials:

-large glass jar

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-aquarium pebbles

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-aquatic plants (here’s a list of preferred live plants for small jars)

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-chunks of charcoal

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–decorative type/s of fish that can live in a bowl

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Here’s how to create a mini indoor water garden:

1. Wash the pebbles. Make sure that it’s rinsed thoroughly so the water won’t be murky.
2. After you’ve washed off the pebbles, put half of them inside the jar.
3. Carefully rinse the plants.
4. Put the plants in your desired spot. Add in half of the stones to secure the plants. Make sure that the roots are covered and fastened.
5. Be cautious when adding in the water (also, make sure that it is of room temperature) so you won’t disturb the bedrock you’ve created.
6. Drop the chunks of charcoal. These help filter the organic and inorganic materials dissolved inside the jar. They also keep the aquarium water clear and odor-free!
7. After the chunks have settled, you can now add your fish. Voila! You now have an indoor water garden perfect for your condominium in Davao.

 

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Make sure that your “jarrarium” or mini indoor water garden is properly maintained. Avoid direct sunlight and make sure that the water is replenished accordingly. Also, feed your fish sparingly so algae formation won’t be much of a problem.

Not only does this make your home cool for your staycation but it also brings the beauty of Davao’s nature into your home! So if you’re thinking of purchasing a condominium for sale, you now have a first DIY project in mind.