The Diva Of DIY Is In The House!

Leanne Lee is best known as the Diva of DIY, and was recently named the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year. This junk-lovin', dumpster-diver is also a wife and mother of three boys. Her amazing ability to take discarded items and give them a bright, new future made a splash in the blogging and media world. Leanne is an expert at reviving old spaces in the home by using a variety of DIY and repurposing techniques for budget-friendly masterpieces. As a busy mother, wife, and business owner, Leanne understands the stress of budgeting in the home. In her opinion, a well-designed home doesn't have to cost a fortune!

Don't think she's earned the title Diva of DIY? See her upcycling in action at the Denver Home Show and try one of her favorite projects below.

Turn a Chandelier into a Birdfeeder

From the Diva of DIY

Step 1: Remove bulbs from chandelier
Step 2: Remove plastic wire cover from chandelier
Step 3: Put on safety goggles
Step 4: Cut wires with wire cutters
Step 5: Unscrew bulb holder
Step 6: Remove metal base
Step 7: Using E6000, glue steel or galvanized nut to threaded bolt
Step 8: Replace metal base
Step 9: Let dry overnight
Step 10: Spray paint in desired color, then let dry
Step 11: Glue custard cups to metal bases
Step 12: Let dry overnight

Leanne will be at the Denver Home Show, teaching you how to turn your trash into treasure! Make sure to browse through her blogs before coming to the show - she has upcycling and repurposing ideas for days!

The Denver Home Show takes over the National Western Complex from March 20 - 22, 2015. Catch Leanne on the Fresh Ideas Stage on Friday, March 20th at 1pm and 4pm, Saturday, March 21st at 12pm and 3pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 11am and 2pm. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook right now.

MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX

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Keep Calm & DIY At The Jacksonville Home + Patio Show

Want to channel your inner Martha Stewart and have an excuse for inviting friends over to help you drink some wine? We've got you covered. All you need is a little DIY magic from Chris "The DIY Guy" Tice, and voila - you've got a wine bottle chandelier.

Chris is an army veteran and DIY expert. This Florida native has worked with electrical applications in both commercial and residential facilities for over a decade. He claims that doing a lot of kitchen and bath remodeling during high school helped mold him into a DIY addict.

Chris says that people love the look and functionality of the recycled bottle lighting fixture, particularly when it's made with dark green bottles, but the intimidation factor of cutting glass is pretty high. He's got a simple solution: just add hot water.

Image via Examiner.com

Check out Chris' step-by-step instructions (with photos!) on his blog to learn how to make this wine bottle chandelier yourself, and visit him in person at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show, October 2-5, 2014. Chris will present four DIY demonstrations daily - like how to install LED lighting under cabinets. He'll be joined at the show by other DIY and home improvement experts including The Fabulous Beekman Boys, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell.

Remember, buy your show tickets online to get the best deals - right now you can get two tickets for the price of one when you like us on Facebook. Grab your tickets now so you don't miss out; we can't wait to see you at the show!

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