Blog Posts by Matt Jones

With a few decorative frames, a little paint and some creativity, "D-I-Why Not?" expert Jeff Meacham helps homeowner Tiffany turn a boring, blank walk into a breathtaking work of art.

The custom photo frames are ceiling medallions made of lightweight plastic molds in many sizes and decorative scroll patterns. These medallions typically dress up ceiling lighting and fans, but we've turned them into wonderful wall treatments.

Watch the video for techniques and read our how-to below for more fun creating your unique photo frames.

Here's what you'll need:

Ceiling medallions
Paint
1/2" or 1" angled paintbrush
Painter's tape
Cellophane tape
Double-sided mounting tape
Protractor with pencil
Craft paper
Rubber gloves
Scissors
Paint drop cloth
Selected photo prints

Here's how to make the project:

Set up your painting workspace in a well-ventilated area, such as your garage. Arrange your project materials atop a clean, dry drop cloth.

Dip a ½" or 1" angled brush lightly into the paint (avoid

What home decorating ideas will they think of next? More to the point, which of these DIY projects will you make next?

In my search of the top DIY projects on the Web, I spied a number of helpful, if typical, top 10 lists we all see at this time of year: top 10 kitchen projects, top 10 designer bathrooms, top 10 handcrafts, etc.

But I also spotted a rather ambitious, not to say over-the-top, totally great grouping of 100 DIY Projects That Will Make You Proud. This collection of handy home decorating how-tos showcased by CasaSugar (shameless plug: now a regular contributor to Yahoo! Homes) runs the gamut of must-make goodies to just plain good ideas. Whatever item catches your eye, there's sure to be a fun doodad (or do-mom) for your home.

You'll find projects for handmade furniture, custom wall hangings, decorative table settings, and everything imaginable in between. My favorites, pictured from the top: a tub that tantalizes with multicolored glass tiles, a sweet shabby-chic

Take a clue from homeowner Katie in our "D-I-Why Not?" video, and turn a catch-all storage space into an attractive home office. Our simple steps will give you beautiful new flooring and wall treatments in a matter of hours.

How to install laminate flooring

Today's easy snap-together laminate flooring comes in many styles to dress up a home office decor scheme, and it resists most scratches and stains. The foam backing even helps quiet your office so you can better concentrate on your big ideas.

Here's what you'll need:

• Tape measure
• Straight-edge
• Angle finder
• Hammer
• Level
• Wall spacers
• Saw with a fine-tooth blade
• Laminate flooring

Measure the square footage of the entire floor space. Buy that much flooring material plus about 5 to 10 percent extra to allow for multiple cuts and inevitable waste.

Decorator tip: Cut the flooring planks in different lengths for visual variety and a more dramatic floor pattern.

Make sure the floor is level before you start; gaps between the old and new surfaces

A Michigan businessman has bought up every piece of property--fully 650 separate properties--for sale at a Macomb County tax auction for a cool $4.8 million. He was the only bidder. And not everyone was happy with that outcome, especially those who had hoped to bid on single homes.

So what does Bill McMachen plan to do with all of that windfall real estate? Sell it, of course (and he has many would-be buyers). According to Fox News, McMachen expects to make about $2 million back on his investment, with many of the properties to be donated to needy families.