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1776: The best Fourth of July ideas from Pinterest

Need a last minute idea for your Fourth of July cookout? Check out this roundup from Pinterest.

Weekend Hit List: February 26-28

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, February 26-28

Weekend Roundup December 4-6

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, December 4-6

The Winners of the DIY Wedding Contest!

Congratulations to Meredith and Ben, the winners of our DIY Wedding Contest!

DIY Wedding Contest

The results are in! Now's your chance to pick the winner of the Charleston Grit DIY Wedding Contest.

Be Mom's Favorite

This fab mix of local gifts, creative crafts, and DIY projects will make mom swoon.

Check It Out: CCPL Celebrates the Local Makers Movement at DIY Festival

Libraries: They're for more than just checking out the latest novel for your wine...er, book club. Over the years, libraries have become progressive hubs where individuals can come together to learn about everything from self-publishing to cutting-edge technology, and they often offer free educational workshops, events, and seminars to encourage public participation. Enter the DIY Fest.

Weekend Picks 2/27–3/1

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/27–3/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Call for Entry: 2015 DIY Fest at Main Library

Are you a musician, maker, vendor, or visionary looking to build stronger ties with the Charleston community? Apply to be a part of the 2015 Charleston DIY Fest today!

DIY: Charleston-themed Costumes for the Broke & Busy

Halloween's tomorrow, and you have $10 and no costume. Don't worry—procrastination is my specialty.

DIY: How to Make a Light-up Costume for Halloween, Courtesy of Makelab Charleston

Want to add life to an old costume or just look festive when you take the kids out this year? Lori Simpson of Makelab Charleston shows us cheap ways to look good on Halloween.

Call for Entry: Shopped DIY Competition

Think you're an up-cycling genius? Enter the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore Shopped competition to showcase your skills and win a $300 shopping spree.

Streetstyle at Second Annual Good Business Summit

Streetstyle with Julie Wheat takes a turn as she documents local business owners while they share and present ideas at the Good Business Summit, organized by Lowcountry Local First.

Michael Flynn's "Face"

After a decade as one half of the Charleston electronic-rock band Slow Runner, Michael Flynn sets out on his own with a solo offering.

Tim And Devin's Year In Review: Part Deux

Some bands go big, some bands go home, and some bands simply gypsy from city to city. See who did what in our second installment of Tim And Devin's Year In Review.

What I Say About What The Fox Says

It's Friday. Have a laugh. You need it. A YouTube hit, with a killer marching band tucked in there, too (P.S. This Sat: Tyler Mechem opening for Michael McDonald; 3 Band CD release at the Music Hall)

Slow Runner Says So Long (For Now, At Least)

Before they take an extended break, local band Slow Runner's playing one last show (for a while at least) at the Chas Music Hall Friday. Here's the scoop on the show, plus the reason for the hiatus

Get Yourself a Gallery Wall

Hanging a gallery wall may seem scary (lots of space = lots of room to mess up, no?). But I promise it's not. Here are DIY tips for creating an AWESOME installation of pieces you love

Let Them See CAKE!

Looking for a clever centerpiece for the table? Learn to make this Creeping Jenny "chocolate cake," complete with white fill icing

(Last Minute) Mother’s Day Cheat Sheet

In a bind? I asked about 30 moms to weigh in on the best Mom's Day treats you’re not thinking of. And the really GOOD ideas are easier than you think...

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