Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

DIY enthusiast and comedian Katy French creates a fringe lampshade from thrifted items with an easy DIY method.

Found A roll of window screening near Arthur and Greenview Aves; a lamp shade frame at Ravenswood and Leland Aves. The process I unrolled the screen and washed it in the shower. As it dried, I ...

Custom lampshades sure sound like an enticing idea until you see the price tags, so what about customizing them yourself? Start by picking up a standard lamp shade in the dimensions you need—and yes, ...

I saw the light. And I saw the price tag. I know, I harp on budget a lot, but my mission and mojo is DIY as much as possible, all while saving on the wallet. I have a thing for lamps. One, because ...