I grew up in rural southern Maryland. Snow was rarely a problem. In many households I saw growing up, work boots and work clothes (like waders) came off on the porch or in the garag...

I usually am most impressed by colorful houses, and look down on color-less houses - they just seem boring and unimaginative - or severe and too-urban. But this is absolutely gorgeou...

Great list!!! Thanks for it. However, I do have one issue: I can't believe a site for DIYers didn't mention building materials! Very few people are away that they can recycle en...

It's beautiful at night too! Chuck, you should put up some of your evening pics. Just want to say thanks for the shout-out. The Community Forklift is a *nonprofit* thrift store for...

SLEEPING PORCH!! I didn't know how good I had it as a kid. I grew up in a tiny cottage on a sandy beach where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Half of our home's square fo...

I love Artscape! I'm so excited about the DIY section this year. If you get a bit too hot, make sure to take a break in the (air conditioned!) parking garage across from the Charles...

The idea of bulldozing these beautiful old buildings really makes me sad. Even if we do assume that revitalization of these neighborhoods (and consequently renovation of these homes) just isn't go...

Years ago, my mother noticed that the bottoms of plastic soda bottles have interesting star shapes in them. Then, one year my sister and I decided to make little plastic suncatchers ...

Hi, Ruthie from The Community Forklift here! (We're DC''s nonprofit thrift store for home improvement - at our warehouse in Hyattsville, you can donate surplus or gently-used building materials, o...

Glad someone mentioned renovation leftovers! Here in the DC area, my organization (Community Forklift) accepts donations of building materials and appliances, even donations of entire buildings (a...

I check Apartment Therapy every week...and I was happily surprised today when I saw a familiar photo! I work at Community Forklift, the home improvement thrift store mentioned as the source of mat...

Ruthie from Community Forklift here - we're a thrift store for building materials in the DC area. The folks at the Junk In the Trunk have been fantastic supporters of our nonprofit since we opened...

Hi, Ruthie from Community Forklift here! Located in the DC area, we're a thrift store for building materials (similar to Construction Junction). We focus on construction materials (many of our do...

Ruthie from Community Forklift here (located in the DC area, we're a nonprofit thrift store that specializes in building materials - picture a Home Depot warehouse crossed with a Goodwill). We've ...

Hi, Ruthie here from Community Forklift (located in the DC area, we are a thrift store for surplus and reclaimed building materials, but we also carry a line of new green building materials, includ...

Ruthie from Community Forklift here (one of the building materials thrift stores that Amy used). Wow, that counter is breathtaking! I always see folks coming in our store to buy the Treeincarnati...

Ruthie from Community Forklift here. Wow, THANKS for the shout out!! We have zero money for advertising - it's so nice to have help spreading the word. Big hugs to you, Caroline.