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Cooling Off While Chillin’ Out

by Lindsay Ballard on May 30, 2014 1,437 Comments

There aren’t many more days left in the year before Texas again starts to resemble the surface of the sun.  Now, when I was a kid living here, I really don’t remember it being so hot that I felt like I was melting.  I mean, I feel like that now, but I don’t think I felt like that then.

But not my kids.  They take after Tom, who is really bothered by “the day star” as he calls it (think about it).  I’m sure he also thinks that he also wasn’t affected by heat when he was a kid, but I’m gonna play the “Yeah, but you didn’t grow up in Texas” card.  But, our kids are growing up here, and it doesn’t take too long before they are red faced, whiny and ready to come inside.  We’re talking like 10 minutes, y’all.

This year, we have a new little tool in our summer arsenal – a misting fan.  It’s totally going to be easier for us to cool off while we are chillin’ out!  Corny?  Yep…but totally true.

Battery operated misting fan from Arctic Cove - You can use it on a 5 gallon bucket or with a water hose.  So perfect for those hot summer days!

Y’all, this isn’t just any misting fan – it’s the 18v Bucket Top Mister from Arctic Cove (available at Home Depot). This mister is quite possibly the end all, be all misting fan in the history of the world.  That sounds overly dramatic, but it’s pretty amazing.  In fact, there are 3 reasons why it’s going to rock our summer….

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How to Paint a Coir Doormat

by Lindsay Ballard on January 2, 2014 2,822 Comments

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Let’s start 2014 with one of the easiest projects ever – a painted doormat!  I literally made this at the kitchen table while my kids were eating breakfast one morning.  It’s just a little thing, but it makes a big statement on your porch.

Start with gathering your supplies.  You’ll need some latex paint (I used some of what was leftover from my kids’ playroom), a paint brush, masking tape and newspaper to protect your painting surface.  You could probably also use acrylic craft paint, but latex house paint is thicker and will cover your rug more quickly.

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


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