Instead of spending money on a generic-looking Ikea bookshelf or an expensive towel drying rack for the bathroom, DIY Life suggests taking that old wo ...

Once you have a hole in the wall, cut a piece of wood so that it is a little wider but not as long as your 6-inch-square opening. An 8-inch by 5- inch piece of scrap 1/2-inch plywood will do.

Heated towel racks, once the reserve of fancy hotels and B&Bs, are increasingly becoming a domestic must-have. The sleek, compact designs combine a radiator and towel rack in one, making bathrooms ...