As much as I love building things from scratch, I equally love refinishing and refurbishing old furniture to give it a new life. It is a bit of a rush to find an old piece for a great price that just needs a little love. This vintage dresser was an amazing find and I had…
When my littlest son began consistently climbing out of his crib every night (scaring the living daylights out of me), I decided it was finally time to get him a big boy bed. That said, I did not want to spend a lot of money and I had a few requirements regarding features the bed…
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful chunky wooden floating shelves stay suspended/floating on peoples walls? It’s actually way easier than you might think! I’ll show you how these shelves are made and hung so you can add these DIY floating shelves to your own home! When we moved into our house a few years…
Barn doors are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They are super functional, beautiful, and space saving in multiple design styles. I’ve been pinning barn doors for years knowing I would like to add one to my home at some point. Finally I broke down and made that happen in our narrow…
Shiplap is an easy and inexpensive way to add texture and interest to any wall. Don’t know what shiplap is? Maybe you’ve been living under a rock in the desert somewhere for the last few years? No worries, I can school you real quick like. And while I’m at it, I’m going to tell you…
So you want to build, eh? And you are feeling tough, huh? Well, what are ya gonna do about it, hmm?! (I picture this being read by an old fashioned Jimmy Stewart in a gangster movie, apparently.) Anyhoo, if you want to get into woodworking, unfortunately you’ll need a few tools. Not saying I don’t…
Choosing the right beginner woodworking project can make or break your future success as a DIYer. Overly dramatic?? Maybe. But it is risky if you choose something too tough as your first project, screw it up royally, and then never attempt another project. So it’s important to start simple and work your way up. I’m…
Wanting to get started with DIY woodworking projects but have no idea where to start?? I hear ya. That was me, not that very long ago. The thought of working with wood and power tools can be super scary. And if you don’t have anyone to teach you personally, it can be even harder to…
OK, OK. It’s official that I am a Christmas procrastinator. It is currently eight days until Christmas and I still have not completed my Christmas shopping nor all the Christmas projects I had planned. That said, I was able to crank out this scrap wood rustic Christmas tree in just an hour or two last…
I’ve been seeing these Christmas signs everywhere! And for good reason, they are gorgeous! A little pricey for my taste though. Luckily, some of the simpler versions are really pretty easy to make yourself, even without all the fancy tools, printers, and cutters. I’ll show you some tips and tricks for how to make your…