DIY projects are supposed to be fun, but when you're working on them with your significant other, they can turn downright ugly! We all know that whether you're building a new coffee table or tiling a bathroom, a breakdown in communication can make turn a weekend task into a month-long nightmare, which is why we've rounded up some of our favorite do-it-yourself projects that are so simple, you and your better half will be able to complete them without ending up in couples counseling. Click through our gallery to see them all!




























You do know that shipping pallets are treated with a number of “wood preservatives”. Prior to 2003, these included arsenic and chromium (for US made pallets).
Who knows what kinds of preservatives are in there now and where the pallet was originally made?
Your nice looking distressed coffee table could be of-gassing some very unhealthy chemicals into your home.
Love the cork mat! We’ve been having fun collecting/saving wine corks for awhile- totally doing this project with them!
I entered, my submission said “I have it, it must be here somewhere” with the translation to find an excuse to visit the home improvement store
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
My translation entry was:
When he says, “Don’t worry, I can fix that!” he means “I bet I can fix it!”
Thanks