DIY Network

If you're having trouble finding just the right light fixture, why not create it yourself? Host Michele Beschen shares an organic approach to lighting by turning gourds into beautiful, Moroccan-inspired lights. Tomato cages support more than plants when Michele turns them into fun lighting sources that are perfect for the patio.

Discover an easy, interchangeable way to dress up old shades by taking expandable knits and stitching them up into slipcovers for your lampshades. And the next time you change out a light bulb, you'll think twice before tossing it in the trash after Michele shows you a few colorful ways to put the light back into a burnt-out bulb.