15 DIY Patio Fire Bowls That Will Make Your Summer Evenings Relaxing And Fun

1. Easy DIY Flaming Centerpiece

This is a gorgeous little fire bowl and it's so very easy to make. You will need a container of some sort that is fireproof. You can use a galvanized bowl for this and paint it a nice bright color or something that matches your patio color and décor. Then, just add recycled tempered glass chips and a can of gel fuel. Just light it up and it will stay lit for hours – until the gel fuel runs out.

Tutorial/Source: bhg

2. Beautiful Customized DIY Fire Bowl

The thing about DIY is you can literally make things look however you want them to look. Take this gorgeous DIY fire bowl for instance. You make it yourself from concrete and a bowl for a form and then add decorations while the concrete is setting – like leaves for imprints. Hosta leaves look beautiful but you could use anything that you want to give your bowl the look you want it to have. Then you add your filler and a can of gel fuel and you've got a beautiful customized tabletop fire bowl.

Tutorial/Source: glenda-jsworld

3. Simple Ceramic Bowl Fire Pit

Building your own tabletop fire pit doesn't have to be difficult. You can use any number of materials so long as they are fireproof. Just get a ceramic bowl – you can get these at most hardware or home improvement stores – and fill it with aquarium or pea gravel or tempered glass. This really is the easiest way to create your own little fire bowl and it will only take you a few minutes to put it all together.

Tutorial/Source: birdsandblooms

4. Cheap And Easy Personal Fire Pit

Cheap and easy – two of my favorite words. This personal tabletop fire pit is both and you'll love the gorgeous design. For this one, you'll be creating your own little glass box and when it's finished, it really is the perfect fire for your patio table. You fit the glass box over a square metal planter and then add river rocks or other stones and your fire source, which can be any number of things, although the can of gel fuel really is the easiest fire source.

Tutorial/Source: theartofdoingstuff

5. Lovely Orchid Fire Pot

This tabletop orchid fire pot isn't so much a DIY project as something I found on Etsy but it is certainly worth considering. It's a beautifully artistic fire pot that would look beautiful on your patio table. Most of the fire bowls in this list are going to cost from $20 to $40 depending on the materials that you need. You can get this lovely orchid version for $99 and it's made from fire glass and steel.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

6. DIY Fire Bowl From Planter

A concrete or ceramic planter is perfect for creating your own tabletop fire bowl. Just fill the planter with river rock or any other suitable filler and add your fire source. This is one of the easiest tabletop fire bowls on the list and you can get all of the materials to make it for around $20 or so.

Tutorial/Source: todayscreativelife

7. Easy $3 Dollar Store Fire Bowl

If you just don't have the budget for a more expensive fire bowl, you'll love this one that's made completely out of Dollar Store supplies. All the supplies together shouldn't cost you $3 or maybe just a bit over depending on your preferences. You'll need a medium sized flower pot – not a plastic one – a chafing fuel cup and a bag of those assorted mini stones. That's it. Just put it all together and you have one of the easiest and cheapest fire bowls you could possibly make.

8. Easy DIY Concrete Tabletop Fire Bowl

This DIY tabletop fire bowl incorporates two different bowls which gives it a great look. You'll need nesting bowls and some lava rock. You'll create molds of your bowls with concrete and these will be your fire pit bowls. One bowl will fit inside the other and you'll fill in the edges with lava rock or other stones. Then add your fuel source and you're all done.

Tutorial/Source: instructables

20 Solar Light Repurposing Ideas To Brighten Up Your Outdoors

1. Solar Jack-O-Lantern Lights

It's not close to Halloween, but you have to admit that this Jack-O-Lantern solar light is adorable. If you normally carve pumpkins for Halloween and put candles in them, this is an even better idea. Not only do you not have to watch the candles – in case they get out of hand – but these solar lights will give off light so much longer and they'll light themselves up even if you aren't at home when dark sets in. Just add some battery operated tealight candles and you're all set.

Tutorial: bitzngiggles

2. DIY Tree Branch Solar Bulb

You can make your own gorgeous tree branch solar bulb with a few twigs and a balloon. Just glue the twigs over the blown up balloon and then when the glue has dried, bust the balloon and pull out the pieces. Then you've got a great globe for your solar lights. You can add solar lights that you pick up from the Dollar Store – they'll only cost you a couple dollars for a set – and make enough of these to line your walkway.

3. DIY Clay Pot Lighthouse Lights

I love these lighthouses. Actually, I love all lighthouses but these especially because they double as solar lights. You can make them with terra cotta pots and solar lights. Just stack the pots to look like a lighthouse form, paint and add your lights. The solar lights go on top, just like on a real lighthouse. Whether you live near the coast or just wish you did, these solar lighthouses are definitely a must for the garden.

Tutorial: Ebay Tutorials

4. DIY Miniature Fairy Solar Jars

These little miniature jars are too cute and they have solar lights so they'll be cute even when it's dark. If you tend to love fairy houses and such, you're really going to adore these little jars. You just fill mason jars with tiny little gardening items or anything that you think your fairies would like. Then, add a solar light which you can glue onto the lid and leave your jars out in the garden for charging.

Tutorial: Ebay.com Tutorials

5. Solar Fairy Lanterns

I love outside fairy décor. These fairy lanterns on Etsy are a great way to bring some whimsy into your outdoor living spaces and they give off light after dark without the need for batteries. You just hang them up outside and let them soak up the sun and then they light up your outdoors wonderfully. They're colorful and they're made in mason jars, so they're just perfect for rustic country décor. You can get these on Etsy for under $20.

Tutorial: etsy

6. DIY Frosted Solar Mushroom

Mushrooms are so gorgeous when you use them to decorate your garden – the DIY kind, that is. This little mushroom is made from a frosted lampshade and it's pretty easy to put together. You'll need a solar light kit for this one, which you can get at the Dollar Store for just a couple of dollars. The colors are really beautiful. This is the perfect little mushroom to light up your flower garden at night.

Tutorial: craftster

7. DIY $5 Beach Themed Solar Lights

This great nautical themed solar light kit is an upcycle project and it's perfect for bringing a bit of the coast to your outdoors. You can use leftover wood from other projects. Just paint them a pale blue, tie them all together with rope and add your solar lights. If you don't have a set of solar lights, you can pick them up at the Dollar Store really cheap. If you have the wood on hand, this entire project will only cost about $5 and it's the perfect addition to your porch or pool deck.

Tutorial: hometalk

8. Frosted Mason Jar Hanging Lights

Those old mason jars that you have on hand would make beautiful solar lights if you frost them just a bit. You can buy these amazing jar lids on Etsy that have solar lights installed. All you have to do is supply the mason jars. If you've been looking for a nice farmhouse style solar light project, this is definitely a good one. Plus, you can pick up these lids on Etsy for around $30 or so a set – so you can create an entire line of these amazing mason jar solar lights.

Tutorial: etsy.com

9. Repurposed Solar Accent Light

This accent light can be made for about $3 or so and it's perfect for sitting on the patio table at night. You'll need a solar path light, which you can get for around a dollar if you don't already have one on hand. You also need a wide mouth glass or vase, some glass rocks, and about five minutes to put it all together. Just pour the rocks into your vase or glass and remove the stem from the solar light. Then just put the light upside down on your rocks and let them soak up the sun.

Tutorial: dollarstorecrafts

10. DIY Solar Address Sign

I love the thought of this solar address sign. Using an old lantern and a solar light kit, you can turn your ordinary house numbers into something that looks amazing on the porch or in your garden. Plus, this lit up house numbers sign makes it much easier for people to see your address when it's dark. This is such an easy DIY project and instantly dresses up your outdoors.

Tutorial: theseasonalhome

11. Gorgeous DIY Solar Light Chandelier

This chandelier is the best repurpose project ever. Not only do you get to keep a beautiful chandelier intact, you get to use it as part of your outdoor decorating and it's solar powered. There's nothing that I don't love about this project. You can find old chandeliers at most thrift stores if you don't have one that you can use. Then you just replace the light bulbs with solar powered bulbs and you've got the perfect outdoor lighting solution.

Tutorial: homejelly

Be The Hit Of Every Party With These Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Around Christmas every year, I spend hours in the kitchen making up homemade candies for upcoming parties and gifts. I've tried loads of candy recipes over the years and these Oreo cheesecake bites are among my favorites. Not only are they easy – and by easy I mean virtually foolproof – they're also really delicious. They're not nearly as rich as you would think so they're not too sweet. They're just the right amount of sweetness combined with creamy cheesecake texture and of course, Oreo cookies.

Like I said, I make candy at Christmas but I've recently begun doing homemade candies for other occasions. I love giving homemade gifts and I tried these Oreo cheesecake bars for an office party and they were a huge it. What's not to love? They're creamy and delicious and they're the perfect size for party foods. Oh and if you're feeling guilty about eating something sweet, just counteract these yummy candies with my zucchini tortillas – they're healthy and delicious.

In just under about an hour, you can make these delicious little bites which are perfect for family dessert or snack. They're also great for parties and you can easily alter the recipe to make more than just one batch. They don't really take long to make considering how delicious they are so you could easily do a couple of batches or more for an upcoming event. They're as easy to make as these banana and Nutella stuffed pastry rolls – and just as delicious!

So, if you need a go to recipe for parties or homemade gifts, this one is perfect. Of course, it's also perfect for just making something sweet when you have a sweet tooth. I'll warn you though, these won't last long. It took my family less time to eat them than it took for me to make them. I'd say they were a huge hit!

Delicious Oreo cookies are the base for these yummy cheesecake bites.


Crush cookies, mix with butter, and create crusts in lined cupcake pans.


The filling also includes Oreo cookies.


Melted chocolate drizzled over the bites give them extra flavor.


Top with another Oreo cookie for the perfect snack, dessert, or party food.


Delicious Oreo and chocolate in every bite!

Calories

564 cal

Fat

10 g

Carbs

50 g

Protein

8 g

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Vanessa Beaty

Serves 4 oz (115 g)

Be The Hit Of Every Party With These Oreo Cheesecake Bites

10 minPrep Time

50 minCook Time

1 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

Crust:
• 15 Oreo cookies, crumbled
• 3 tbsps. of melted butter
Filling:
• 1 package (6 oz/180 g) of cream cheese
• 8-10 Oreos, crushed
• ¼ cup of sour cream
• 2 tbsps. of flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup of melted chocolate for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 F). Line a cupcake tray with foil.
2. For the crust, mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter. Scoop about 1 ½-2 tbsps. of mixture into each cupcake mold and press as firmly and evenly as possible. Bake for 10 minutes and then let cool completely.
3. Lower the temperature to 160 degrees C (320 F). Whisk cream cheese, flour, egg and sour cream together. Add crushed Oreos into the batter.
4. Pour the batter into cupcake molds and return to the oven for 40 minutes more.
5. Let the cheesecake bites cool completely, remove from the pan and drizzle with melted chocolate.

Cuisine: American | Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets

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How to Create a Colorful Table Using Old Bottle Caps { Perfect Man Cave Furniture }

I love furniture projects, whether we're talking about building something from the ground up or transforming an old table or desk. I share a lot of projects on the site which I think are quite cool—but once in a while I find something that really stands out because of its uniqueness and individuality.

My most recent find is an amazing table decorated with something surprising … old bottle caps! I love this table because it showcases the collector's hobby and personality in an unusual and surprising way. Check out the post to see his amazing craftsmanship!

Lately my fixation has been on table projects, like this decoupage project or this incredible mandala table. But now I have something new I want to try, inspired by a talented man on Imgur named Vincent Kompanini.

Vincent collects bottle caps. He has a ton of them, and figured out a really cool way to display his collection—he turned it into a table!

Here's how he did it.

1. Buy a standard table (Vincent bought his from IKEA).

2. Cut square dowel and glue it around the table's edges so you have something to contain the bottle caps and resin finish.

3. Do anything you need to in order to improve the overall appearance of the table. Vincent needed to use wood filler in a gap by the chamfered edge of his table, after which he did some sanding. He then filed down the corners of the lip.

4. Paint the table in a color of your choice.

5. Glue the bottle caps to the table top.

6. Mix and pour a resin finish to seal in the bottle caps and provide a beautiful glossy finish.

This is some beautiful craftsmanship—my hat is off to you, Vincent. You've come up with an incredible way to display your collection. This idea with the resin to seal objects into a table surface is quite genius on its own too, and makes me think that the possibilities here go far beyond bottle caps. A determined DIYer could take this idea in a million directions—very cool!

25 Inspiring DIY Kitchen Remodeling Ideas That Will Frugally Transform Your Kitchen

1. DIY Farmhouse Kitchen

I'm a huge fan of the farmhouse style. I think every kitchen in the world should be comfortable and inviting, and farmhouse kitchens are the epitome of warmth. By painting cabinets slate gray, you can incorporate a great farmhouse look into your own kitchen, no matter how it's laid out. Note the wooden beam across the ceiling, as well. This really lends to the farmhouse style and is really easy to accomplish.

Source: jennasuedesign

2. Modern Bungalow Kitchen

I absolutely love this bungalow kitchen look. The best thing about this design is the storage. I need so much storage in the kitchen, and if you do too, this is a great design idea. All the cabinets and appliances are white, which really gives the room a larger look. Plus, note that storage/bookshelf area at the end of the bar. Who wouldn't just love to have a dedicated space for cookbooks?

Source: cushandnooks

3. Chalkboard Wall

This beautiful white kitchen is made complete with a chalkboard wall. What better way to relay messages to the family or keep track of your grocery list? I adore the idea of an entire wall that I can write on. Plus, it would be heaven for kids or grandkids. I also love the rustic appeal that it gives the entire room, and it isn't expensive at all. Just paint your cabinets white and then use a gallon of chalkboard paint to get the chalkboard wall.

Source: missmustardseed

4. Gray And Green IKEA Kitchen

Sometimes all you need to completely change the look of a room is a new coat of paint. The gray and green in this kitchen work beautifully against white cabinets to transform the entire room into something elegant and classy. Note, if you don't want to completely redo your countertops, you can paint them gray and even texture them however you want. Paint wooden cabinets white for this look – or anytime you want the cabinets to stand out against the backsplash.

Source: southernhospitalityblog

5. Brightly Lit Kitchen

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you want it brightly lit and efficient. This DIY remodel gives you both. It has an industrial feel with the stainless steel and the steel bar stools. You can accomplish the overall look even if you don't have a bar or island in the kitchen. The idea is to add adequate lighting and even move things around a bit to make the room more efficient for when you are cooking. Again, white cabinets make the room look much larger and more organized.

Source: iwashyoudry

6. Gray And White Gallery Kitchen

Again with the white cabinets…but we really do love how they look, right? This kitchen offers an offset of gray walls and a great gallery wall that instantly changes how it looks. I love the wicker chair in the corner with the grain sack pillow. It really gives the entire room a more elegant feel, and this entire kitchen can be completed for just a couple hundred dollars – mostly for paints and pictures for your gallery wall.

Source: yellowblissroad

7. Wood And White Tuxedo Kitchen

This kitchen is really unique. Instead of uniform kitchen cabinet colors, the tops of the cabinets are painted white while the bottoms retain their wooden tone. I love the white faux brick backsplash, which you can totally create on your own if you need to. The entire look of this kitchen is formal meets casual. It's so different that you can't help but love it.

Source: copperdotinteriors

8. Colorful Kitchen

Okay, this is a wonderful way to really change the look of your kitchen. You can paint your cabinets white if they aren't white already. Then just add splashed of color throughout to really make the room pop. The plants are wonderful additions and note the wooden top on the island. It's also got really colorful dishes displayed throughout that instantly draw your eye. Kind of gives you a home on the beach feel, doesn't it?

Source: paperdaisydesign

9. Statement Tile Backsplash

Changing your entire kitchen could be as simple as replacing old and outdated backsplash. While this particular look may be a bit daring, it's wonderfully unique and gives the entire room a great vintage, elegant look. You can replace the backsplash for under $100, especially if you go with vintage wallpaper that you buy from a thrift store. Plus, this entire project will only take a weekend to complete. You could even paint or restain the cabinets to update them, as well.

Source: hisugarplumsblog

10. Butcher Block Countertops

n typically get this material for a lot cheaper than many other countertops, and it gives the entire room such a warm and inviting appeal. I also love those open cabinet shelves to give the room farmhouse appeal.

Source: gohausgo

11. Natural Wood Open Shelving

Speaking of open cabinet shelves, check out these great natural wood open shelves. Against white cabinets, they really stand out and give the entire room a great new look. You can so easily create these shelves yourself, and they're the perfect way to instantly change the look of your kitchen. You can remove a top cabinet if you need to, or these are great shelves for any open areas that you may have.

Source: dougelissa

12. Yellow Cabinet Interiors

If you have cabinets with glass doors, painting the insides a bright color is a great way to add personality to your kitchen. I love this bright yellow in the kitchen, and it looks great against those white cabinets. Note that the kitchen island is also yellow, which really opens and brightens up the entire room. This is such an easy project – all you have to do is paint! FYI, the cabinets are from IKEA, so if you want to redo the cabinets you have, check those out.

Source: cape27blog

13. Navy And Brass Kitchen

Who says your kitchen has to be white or wood? You can have any color that you want – this navy and brass kitchen is proof of that. Note how elegant it looks. The dark navy blue cabinets are not traditional by any means, but they are beautiful. Once you've painted your cabinets, just add brass drawer pulls and cabinet handles, which you can pick up at any home improvement store. You can also save money by purchasing cheaper hardware and painting to give them that brass look.

Source: brittanymakes