High End Dollar Store DIY | Modern Home Decor Ideas

[@TorchAndWillowDesigns]

I'm a master woodworker and have had my own business now for 24 years. I wanted to give you a few tips. One, for your dowels, instead of cutting all of them one at a time, you can use painter's tape. Tape them all together tightly to make one cut and you're done. I would tape them at the top, middle and bottom just to ensure they're nice and secure. Also, to keep your hands from being so close to the blade you can clamp the dowels to the fence just like you clamp down your stop block on the other end. Two, to prevent tear out on your wood when drilling, especially after you've already painted or stained, place your piece on top of a scrap piece of wood and put painter's tape on top where you will be drilling and then measure and mark on top of the tape and start the drill off slow with little pressure and then you can drill at full speed. You really only have to do the latter when dealing with cheap, thin wood but the tape has been a woodworkers trick for as long as tape has been around, lol. My great-grandpa used masking tape back in his day. I really love your decor and videos. "High End" and "Dollar Store" in one sentence is an oxymoron but you actually make it happen. I do similar things with big box store's lumber, i.e. Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's, etc. using their wood (it's all construction grade and not meant for decor or furniture), and I make high end stuff with that when my customers can't afford wood like walnut, maple, etc. It can be done but one has to have the skill set and you most definitely have the eye and the skills! Keep these videos coming. I love watching them when I'm taking a break in my shop. We have very similar styles. ❤

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks so much - will have to use these tips next time! Thanks for watching :)

[@michelleg1225]

What a nice set of tips we all can use...thanks!

[@lindyjohnson6563]

Really 😮

[@TorchAndWillowDesigns]

​@michelleg1225 This is the first time I went through with a comment because I don't want to offend anyone. I feel it's so easy to do because people can't hear voices or see body language. I see it all the time in comment sections where someone says something completely harmless but someone else read it the wrong way and, boom... you have a KZbin argument. I'm so glad that my comment didn't come off as a kow-it-all or like I was scrutinizing her work because I think she's awesome.

[@Okie-Girl]

I wish I would have learned wood working/carpentry, I think I say it out loud at least once a day! Lol 😊

[@sandebarr3069]

I'm impressed with your wood working skills! Great video!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you very much!

[@anna-maries1608]

FINALLY‼️ A Lady who is NOT making the same darn thing as everyone else and painting/waxing/staining it a Different Colour‼️ I’m gonna go out on a limb here and Honk the 🇨🇦 flag😉 from your use of “The Dollar Store” as well had a peak of one of the price tags I am SO familiar with‼️😉 This is my first visit to Your channel, & from the New and Fresh Material I seen tonight.. I “Really” am hooked‼️ Thank You, You Truly are Gifted❣️ Looking Forward to watching new & older material You’ve Created‼️

[@LindiandRuss]

I’m glad you found us!! We are most definitely from Canada! 🇨🇦 im glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you enjoy more of them ❤️

[@sallysmith2937]

I love these ideas. Your presentation and calm quiet voice are a delight to watch. Thank you. 😊

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@vickichenier8917]

You make such nice things using dollar tree items. I have seen others use dollar tree stuff and I was not impressed. They looked “crafty” . Keep up the good work. Just found you and I’m really enjoying you and Russ’s ideas.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! Definitely trying to avoid that “crafty” look 😂

[@RiniDiamandis]

i clicked this randomly and i screamed when i saw that you used sm black!!! black decor is my FAV and i've scoured yt for black diy decor on a budget bc im a teen and im in my fancy goth era but i mostly find "spooky" decor which i think can be kinda cringe and looks a bit tacky tbh these were PERFECT !!! instant sub and hopefully you'll make create more lovely pieces that are black !!

[@LindiandRuss]

Black is my go to! You will fit right in here 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@SCGNiagara101]

Ok this is a DollarTree diy on another level. This is for those with real tools!! ;)

[@LindiandRuss]

😂😂 yes.. some of them require real tools! But not all of them! There are a huge range of projects and difficulties! 🖤

[@ruthbeyene2862]

Love it!!! You are amazing. Glad I found you. May God bless you too.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! ❤️

[@miamiceprincess]

I love the green wall at 24:40!

[@marilynmoncier1036]

I love the black I have black and white all over my house 🏠 🖤

[@TorchAndWillowDesigns]

I should've read the comments, lol. I never have time to read them and here I went and wrote out a rather lengthy one but it seems some ladies have already had your back and gave you great tips. Talk about ladies lifting up other ladies for success! Love that!! ❤❤❤

[@LindiandRuss]

❤

[@gradyel6563]

I absolutely loved all of your projects I can’t wait to try all of them.

[@LindiandRuss]

I am glad you enjoyed watching!

[@jamiesmith1343]

Don't save anything for a special occasion, Every day with your family and you're alive is a special occasion! I love these projects, so fun and practical! Thank you! Even the decorative ones are fabulous!!! God Bless and keep them coming!!!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you so much!! We’re excited to share our next video! 🖤

[@debimoseley3590]

Love that you totally finish stuff off. So many diyers don't.

[@LindiandRuss]

Nothing drives me crazier than when someone decides not to paint the back of their DIY cause “no one will see it anyway”! 😂

[@aliciaalmendarez518]

Wow... I love all your projects!! ❤

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks!

[@carladickey4360]

I wish I had access to a saw, you did a good job with all of your crafts.👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@guzmangirls8189]

First time here, I loved all your crafts. They do look high end. That said…I don’t have all the cool saws that you use to transform things…not do an have all of your patience. 😁 I especially love the house bookends and diffuser. These I can tackle. Thank you for sharing your great ideas!

[@melissaemmons8395]

Love the darling little box planters! I'm so envious of all your tools, your knowledge of how to use them and a place to hold them all!!

[@LindiandRuss]

Glad you like them! I just jumped into trying small projects and worked from there. You can do alot with some simple hand tools and craft supplies.

[@amariesims6054]

Ok, hands down, you're the best! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@carmendoyle9786]

I am glad I came across u love all u done ! 🙏🇨🇦

[@LindiandRuss]

Yay!! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@sonasarkisavakian2728]

Amazing Ideas thank you.

[@LindiandRuss]

Most welcome 😊

[@melissaabraham8826]

Your diy’s for sure aren’t the classic dollar tree diys more modern look I’ve love all diys

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! Definitely trying to share something different 🖤

[@kimipartyof5]

Sorry I still love your ideas and your voice is so soothing

[@suzannegriffin5121]

Girl, how am I just now finding you? Everything you do is so imaginative! How is it that you have that vision...and I have none!!! lol! I'll be checking out your other videos!!! Thanks for the ideas!!!

[@LindiandRuss]

Glad you found us! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@veronicaflores6118]

Super decor nice I like them all

[@veronicaflores6118]

Super box and black is my favorite color.

[@jessfaenza1874]

I LOVE your ideas! GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS! THANK YOU!!!

[@LindiandRuss]

@@jessfaenza1874 so glad you enjoyed the video!! 🥰

[@RaplimNaim]

You nailed the high-end look with dollar store items! Can't wait to try these modern home decor ideas 🙌

[@LindiandRuss]

Glad you like them!

[@tomiko2683]

your dollar store decor is the best i have seen!! it looks sooo good and i love it doesn't look cheap

[@maxxedtfout]

Amazing job, everything looks so elegant but also has utility. A wonderful blend, indeed.

[@carastemen1494]

The chain is amazing.❤❤❤

[@LindiandRuss]

One of my faves too 🖤

[@martyruddick8372]

I love your creativity, beautiful and functional

[@brendaj.carpenter7516]

Thank you for sharing your creative talent.

[@user-wv2bn2cb1i]

Kids playhouse design is cool!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! We love it! There’s more videos about it in our page :)

[@gwenturner5414]

All of your crafts.....GENIUS & EXCELLENT!! Thank you for sharing.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! 😊

[@EstelleCreativeDesigns]

There were so many GOOD diy's I don't know which I liked better, but I will definitely be trying some.

[@LindiandRuss]

Amazing!! 🙌 Glad you found some inspiration here!

[@rebamoon4965]

Yall are a lively couple.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!

[@vickirn613]

Love it all, not trashy, just classy! Subscribed👍🏻

[@LindiandRuss]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kimlovegrove6102]

WOW! Really high end looking projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks for watching!

[@Purplemoons49]

Loved many many of your projects. Thank you for showing them. I will refer back to watch when I’m ready to diy them.

[@LindiandRuss]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeanettethiessen2476]

I love he rope hanger...I’ve been wanting to make a few of these...

[@LindiandRuss]

You definitely should! It’s so easy to do and they look great!

[@sheilaabraham4350]

Man, that tablesaw looks handy.

[@tinadaniel5937]

Always amazing ideas/creations .. thank you for sharing

[@momistaken]

I really liked the black box at the end. My word, you could have built a piece of full-sized furniture with all of your tricks of the trade!

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

8:48 🪴 oh! Beautiful plant stand… 😻

[@LindiandRuss]

I love it too!

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

@@LindiandRuss 😉

[@lynnmancuso7278]

Great ideas! They REALLY do look high end. Thanks. Keep doing what you love. You are fabulous at it!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! 🖤 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@janicesykes1281]

Just found your channel and I think that you are, ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just subbed

[@dirismar5312]

Plant stand great as well as canle sticks made with rounds

[@migdaliaparrilla1639]

You are great. Beautiful pieces.

[@deloresmc2659]

Hi guys, what made me look was the "puzzle," I like your craftsmanship, you made me a fan 😊

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jos-1994]

What a great video of endless DIYs. So easy and inexpensive. The creativity blows my mind.

[@LindiandRuss]

Hahaha. Thank you!! I enjoy trying to do things on a budget :)

[@tracyfraccarolli3694]

drilling tip for the outdoor/indoor tray, If you put masking tape over the spots where you want to drill (backside for larger holes) it could help prevent it from splintering.

[@LindiandRuss]

Such a good tip! I definitely should've done that! Thank you :)

[@trina1962]

So excited I found your channel!

[@Regirl75]

What a fantastic tip using the Dremel to notch out the dowels for the plant stand!! I need to do that!

[@LindiandRuss]

I’m glad it helped!! That plant stand is one of my all time favourite dollar store DIYs! So affordable!!

[@donnalongo1848]

If you have a miter saw and are going to cut dowels like she did for the first DIY, if you wrap a bunch of dowels tightly in painter's tape or some other strong adhesive tape you can cut a bunch at once, if you don't have a miter saw you can get a miter box saw for around $12 just about anywhere and with that you could probably cut 5 or 6 at the same time to save time.

[@vickiistre6155]

Girl, you are good!!!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks!

[@suedaloisio9463]

all lovely decor pieces. i love how you styled your home.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks!

[@psiworeit]

Love the pedestal bowl ❤️

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! It’s one of my favourites in this list!

[@staceybuehler8690]

love love love your diys !!!

[@designideas22]

Wish you have massive success 😍😍👍

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! 🖤

[@nitzamcdaniel6194]

Holy moly - So creative and talented !

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@OLGUITA033]

Love Hugh end diy

[@LindiandRuss]

glad you enjoyed watching!

[@alisonyoung1025]

Wow you have so many cool ideas!

[@ladams1221]

I usually cringe when I see "High-end" and"Dollar Store" in the title of a video, but I am never disappointed by your inventiveness & ability to see diamonds in the rough! I LOVE your design aesthetic... right up my alley. I was a little iffy when you started painting the plastic chargers with baking soda paint (😆), but am absolutely crazy for how they turned out! Thanks for all the great ideas! Keep 'em coming! ❤️

[@LindiandRuss]

Hahahah! I feel the same way usually! 😆 but I only try to share ideas that I would actually make and display in my home! 🖤

[@russelldavis9589]

I concur

[@Ana-bu3hh]

Thanks for saying what I have been thinking all along... I see tons of Dollar Tree DIY videos that say "high end" in their title and although fun to watch, I would not consider most products from there to be "high-end"... I mean, clearly the hosts are very talented but I find the title misleading.-- having that said, I do think this video shows nice looking items.

[@donnalongo1848]

I think every crafter now says that, and some of them are great but some of them should not have the name "high end" next to it, I don't care about the Dollar Tree wording because you can make something from Dollar Tree look high end, but every single video says "high end" now... Waiting for the ads to end on this video, everything in the picture looks fabulous.

[@barbaraturner200]

I have not seen a lot of people using the clear coat but I'm glad that you did because I do as well Everything I have watched you make is just awesome. You are a legend in my mind.

[@Donna-vh5ym]

I actually made a Playlist called Lindi & Russ. An incredible couple. May I say a power team and you have that creative mind. Edit, Russ does too. Whoops..lol

[@LindiandRuss]

lol - thats great! Thanks for watching!

[@judygroce7741]

Love your decor. Thanks for sharing.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Marisa_Anne]

I have been looking for a video to show me how to make a plant holder. Thank you for making this video!

[@LindiandRuss]

No problem 😊

[@aredamzd1]

Alright, already! You have "forced" me to subscribe. LOL. Thank you for sharing your talents and vision. These are VERY creative projects. Keep them coming!

[@LindiandRuss]

😂😂 many more great projects coming soon!!

[@KBeeGodsChild1]

That's right girl! Use all of that glue!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Lovely looks too!!

[@tootiefmb]

Wow! I wish I could give you more than one thumbs up. Very inspiring. Would love to have your imagination.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! 😊

[@catalinawoody6954]

No doubt you can turn some dollar items into some high-end items. Wow!!!! Great video, really enjoyed and got some really great ideas.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlancaZuniga-hh7bs]

These are very good ideas . I'll be very happy to work on these nice projects! Thanks very much!

[@LindiandRuss]

Anytime! Make sure you’re subscribed because we have some holiday dollar store videos coming soon!

[@morgansdoor]

Great DIYs! You have your own woodshop^^

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you! 😊

[@vivianbunch1963]

I enjoyed this so much

[@analoykiverdura6054]

New sub just listen your voice after get up my bed is so relaxing watching you doing Diy ...I love you Chanel

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks for subbing!

[@libbyrust]

Did you know they make metal tube squeezers for tubes of glue, ointment, etc.? I love mine. I plan on getting more. Really helps use up the whole tube of whatever!

[@LindiandRuss]

Haha. You saw my struggle?! I really should get one of those!

[@libbyrust]

@@LindiandRuss Lmao, yeah, I did. Sorry. 😅

[@LindiandRuss]

@@libbyrust hahaha. Honestly I appreciate it! 🤣🤣

[@libbyrust]

@@LindiandRuss Awesome! Glad to help, lol.

[@z9designs]

Love all of your diy’s

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@joycesnyder2988]

Love them all!!!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you so much! 🖤

[@MissQuite]

So many amazing ideas!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! I love how all of these turned out!

[@dennissem.5030]

💕 them all.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@amyweaver7413]

You have so many great ideas! I’m saving this video for future reference.

[@LindiandRuss]

Please do!! So many of my favourite affordable projects in this list! 🙌

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

I did tye same.

[@monique1025]

Me too I'm gonna save a lot of money. Thank God I found your channel. New subscriber thank you for sharing. God Bless You.

[@אביבהממוק-ד1י]

Very nice ideas thanks

[@kristingorman5172]

Love your ideas! Thank you🙂

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you for watching!

[@bubblegumlipgloss8488]

Love your channel!!!!!!

[@rosarivera1829]

Fantastic.

[@traciepratte3983]

Very cool .... Very creative.

[@LoriM222]

Just FYI, if you put tape down where you are going to drill, it won't splinter like that! I learned that the hard way too. I love your DIY ideas! I love the color block glass vases! I'm going to do that cuz I have a bunch stored up from years of receiving flowers!

[@oliviawiggins7565]

Wow loved the show great projects jus loved them going to make them definitely some or most for porch & patio thanks ill keep watching 😊

[@LindiandRuss]

That’s awesome! More projects to come!! 🥰

[@tylerandbellastoys6868]

You have great taste! Love your style!

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you so much!! 🖤

[@MLCruz13]

Omg. Great video. I totally want to do some of these. I like your diy videos.

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! We just did new holiday dollar store projects too! 🖤

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

You’re very creative and talented. Thank you for sharing. I can’t get enough dollar tree diy! Before I even finish one project I’m already off to Dollar Tree for supplies for the next one. Your creativity is inspiring! I also make DT DIY videos. Let’s learn more ideas like this from each other.

[@CheapDutchRuss]

So good!

[@LindiandRuss]

So many of my favourite projects!! 🖤

[@nikkiejones4606]

Hi I'm new here and have subscribed to your channel today! Wow I love your diys and looking forward to seeing all your other videos! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity & ideas with us all! God bless you abundantly in all things and much love from me too! ❤️🙏😍😘

[@relaxedrelaxed]

Lovvved it Alllll! OMGosh! So happy to have found you! Replayed sooo many times! Subbed right awayyy! Thank you for All You Do And Share!!!! ❤❤❤

[@LindiandRuss]

You just made my day! Thank you!! 🖤 More great content is coming!!

[@relaxedrelaxed]

@@LindiandRuss ❤❤❤I'll be catching up with your older videos until then!

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

Love your contemporary style, black and white accessories, and fresh ideas. I'm so tired of Dollar Store ideas that are cheap and farmhouse. Great job, your voice is so sweet and calm, thank you!!l

[@LindiandRuss]

I agree!! 🖤 If I wouldn’t use it in my home, I won’t make it!

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

@@LindiandRuss You're house is very beautiful.

[@garivag.n.]

me encantan todas las ideas, no podría decir cual me gusta más 😘🇪🇦

[@LindiandRuss]

Thank you!! So many fun projects! 🖤

[@kristinaanderson8644]

How did I just find you!!!! Love them.

[@LindiandRuss]

Glad you found us!! 🖤

[@mindlesskittles]

Your plant stand would be pretty using drift wood

[@user-kw4ie2dh9x]

You have an amazing design sense! All of your projects were so meticulously made! I loved them all! Thank you for all of the inspiration!

[@nfi86]

Wow. You are rock!!

[@mabell7648]

It would be helpful if DIYers demonstrated how to make many of these home decorations with simple craft tools since most of us do not own a table saw.

[@LindiandRuss]

We definitely are planning to share a video like this as soon as we can! We also just shared a Halloween DIY video that didn’t need any tools!