A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

DIY

DIY

  • Stellar Staircases — The Results or How to install a stair runner
  • How to install picture frame moulding

    • Gardening

  • The View from the Office Window
  • Garden Tour 2014
  • How to Squirrel Proof Your Planters
  • Garden tips and Ideas
  • Grow Potatoes in a Container
  • How to divide hostas
  • Five tips for planting hydrangeas
  • Why and How to Keep a Garden Journal
  • Create Private Space in Your Backyard
  • Flower Bed Before and After
  • Watering bottle – a Pinterest trial
  • Planting Your Raised Garden Bed Part 2 – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • Planting Plans for Your Raised Garden Bed
  • Raised Garden Bed Soil — A Few Bags More
  • Spring and euphorbia graminea
  • How to Build A Raised Garden Bed

    • Home Projects

  • Busy Monday — Busy Week
  • How to apply decorative nailhead trim
  • Upholstered Headboard – A quick and easy DIY
  • Install drawer pulls the easy way
  • How to install cabinet knobs and create your own installation template
  • Build a Mini Mudroom in Your Garage
  • How to hang a wall cabinet the easy way
  • Transition Kitchen: How to make do while your kitchen is remodeled
  • How to change your light fixture in seven easy steps
  • Install Decorative Wall Panel
  • Five Things to know about replacing a chandelier
  • How to Install a Chair Rail
  • How to determine where to place a chair rail
  • 8 things to know about how to remove wall paper
  • Choosing and installing crown moulding
  • How to create a faux tray ceiling and give your room character

    • Organization

  • Evacuate your home – 9 checklists to help
  • Garage Storage
  • 6 tips for selling books online
  • Clean Your Refrigerator in Three Days – Day Three
  • Clean Your Refrigerator in Three Days – Day Two
  • Common Sense Things to Keep in Your Car
  • Organizing Lazy Susan
  • 6 Tips for a successful garage sale
  • 5 Easy Steps to Organizing Your Financial Life: Part 5 Be Prepared
  • Organize Your Financial Life: Develop a Spending Plan
  • Organize Your Financial Life: Plan the Life You Want
  • Organize Your Financial Life Part 2 — I.C.E.
  • Organizing Your Financial Papers – Part 1 Preparing for tax time
  • Solving the wrong problem
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    Repairs and maintenance

  • How to clean a really gunky paintbrush and keep it clean
  • Fireplace Weatherization
  • How to Repair a Hole in Drywall
  • Fireplace Draft Stopper Balloon

    • Sewing

  • Making a Face Mask for High Risk Persons – A Step by Step Tutorial
  • DIY Gift Bag
  • How to Make A Therapeutic Heat Pack : The Ultimate Guide
  • Fiesta Skirt for 18″ doll using fat quarter
  • How to make a parka for 18″ doll
  • How to make a bandana dress — tutorial
  • How to Make a Pillowcase Dress
  • Party Dress for 18 inch Doll
  • Gathered Sleeveless Dress for 18″ Doll with pattern
  • New cushions in five easy steps
  • 18″ Doll Sleeping Bag
  • American Girl 18″ Doll Clothes with pattern and tutorial
  • Heated rice bags
  • Hot or cold pack rice bag – a tutorial
  • Ruana Wrap