Overhead lighting can feel unappealing in certain spaces of your home, but finding a chic, affordable lamp can be tricky.

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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 ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to build a bent-wood walnut lamp shade using Shoji diffusion paper, Nori, extraction pliers, a shaper, and a workstation. The project features total Boat epoxy and a ...

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 ...