Graham Smith, Author at Do It With Cans

From mud pies to mint leaves: How I turned an old mud kitchen into a fun patio herb garden!

Posted by Graham Smith, on June 10, 2025. Tags: diy, Herb garden, Sustainable, Upycycle

We live in a world that moves fast, and often, we throw things away just as quickly. It’s become all too easy to discard and replace, especially with so many disposable products at our fingertips. But our planet is feeling the consequences. Global warming, climate change, and too many landfills are just some of the […]

Plant pot painting project

Posted by Graham Smith, on May 7, 2025. Tags: diy, kidsdiy, kidsDIYproject

Project by My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy, Photography by Andy Greenacre If you want to encourage your children to get creative, this quick and easy plant pot painting project is ideal for your youngsters. The activity can be enjoyed by kids of all ages from pre-schoolers (with supervision) to teens and even adults, so […]

Converting A Cupboard Into A Wardrobe Using Dulux Emulsion

Posted by Graham Smith, on May 7, 2025. Tags: diy, spacesave

With modern homes being designed to maximise space and efficiency, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more compact layouts—especially when it comes to bedrooms. But smaller rooms don’t have to mean compromising on comfort or style. In fact, they open up exciting opportunities to get creative and make the most of every corner. Take our […]

Transforming a green trunk of holly wood to a bowl – Design by Timber

Posted by Graham Smith, on January 23, 2025. Tags: diy

I’ve been a furniture maker for over 20 years, but I am new to woodturning and after picking up an old lathe from a school that was replacing it, I have been enjoying teaching myself how to turn simple bowls. For this tutorial I have 3 pieces of holly from North Wales which I would like […]

Renter-friendly DIYs – How to DIY a custom runner rug to protect flooring

Posted by Graham Smith, on October 16, 2024.

Project by My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy, Photography by Andy Greenacre If you’re renting a property, it makes sense to keep the interior looking lovely and in a good state of repair – not only so that you can enjoy living there but also so that your deposit will be returned to you at […]

Renter-friendly DIYs – How to DIY a command centre from a picture frame

Posted by Graham Smith, on October 2, 2024.

Project by My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy, Photography by Andy Greenacre Want to keep track of your keys, post, shopping list and more? A ‘command centre’ is the ideal place to stow those by-the-door essentials so that you can make quick notes and grab-and-go. However, if you’re renting a property, you often can’t attach […]

Painting Red Bricks Using Dulux Weathershield Red Brick Masonry Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint, upcycling

Over the years I have painted the outside of many houses, and there is, without doubt, a great deal of satisfaction when you have finished and look back at the end result. This is because the end result can look spectacular! The secret to getting that spectacular look is attention to detail. This is particularly […]

How to create an easy mural wall

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, makeover, paint

By Evija Blog: https://fromevijawithlove.com Instagram handle @fromevijawithlove Over 8.6 million households are rented in the UK. Renting your current home shouldn’t hinder your creativity. One of the easiest ways to make your house feel more like your home is by using different colours, textures and patterns. Painting the walls using the colours you love, will […]

A Guide to Shabby Chic Furniture Painting

Posted by Graham Smith, on August 28, 2024. Tags: diy, upcycling

Blog by Alice Jakubiak – DIY ALICE – Instagram & Pinterest I enjoy crafting luxurious interiors, whether it’s upcycling a piece of furniture or transforming a room from drab to fab on a shoestring budget. The experience is even more rewarding when I can do it in an eco-friendly way, connecting me to nature and […]