A DIY base for an umbrella supplies immediate relief on overly bright days. But the secret to this hack is the extra poles you can swap in to hold string lights. When the sun goes down, pop out ...

Tumbling balls of thread make for a frustrating disruption when crafting. Keep your string organized in style with a smart ...

Tie the ends together. Then, pass the string through the eye of the bolt and create a loop knot to secure it in place. To use the stringpod, screw the bolt into the tripod socket.

Cut twine or string into 8 equal lengths of approximately 24-34 inches (depending on how large your container is). Knot the ends. Lay out the string on a flat surface and divide the 8 strings into ...

Total: $30.08! The string lights are from Target and cost $12.95 for each 20-foot strand. Our deck is 10 by 20 feet, so we needed two strands. This brings the final total for this project to $55.98!