Upcycling old furniture is a great way to breathe new life into an item and give it a new purpose. Recently, I took a trip to my local thrift store and found an old wooden nightstand that was in desperate need of some TLC. I decided to transform it into a modern pet feeder station, and the results were amazing. Preparation The first step was to sand down the nightstand to remove any scratches or dents. I also removed the top of the nightstand by unscrewing the base from the top and took the bottom out of the top drawer. I’ll explain why on the drawer bottom shortly. I then…

When I’m in the market for new home furniture I always do one of two things to get the look at a discount:  So when I needed a small side table with storage, I did just that.  Unfortunately, I struck out on FB marketplace.  None of the side tables listed were just right.   Then I started scouring my favorite furniture brands for an inspiration piece to recreate. When I came across this super cute side table from West Elm I knew I could easily recreate it for a fraction of the price!  Below I will walk you through exactly how I did it. This blog post is sponsored by Kreg…

Got a lego problem?!  I’ll solve it!  Hah, just kidding. But I can improve it! Check out my IKEA hack lego table below for a great solution to the always ongoing lego storage issue. Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). As an Amazon and Home Depot Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Supplies: IKEA Trofast Unit with storage bin 2×6 boards Primer Sherwin Williams Iron Ore General Finishes Java Gel Stain Wood Conditioner Varathane English Chestnut Stain…

Wherever I go, my kids follow. Wherever my kids go, junk follows. That junk gets thrown on our dining table and can stack up for days. And since I needed a place near our dining table to stash away said junk, I DIY’ed a cool upholstered storage ottoman to hide the mess! Check out the tutorial so you can build one for yourself! Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). As an Amazon and Home Depot Associate I…

One Room Challenge- Week 5 Still trudging along on my son’s bedroom update and I have now officially completed week five of the One Room Challenge! Man, that really makes me realize how much I need to get done in the next week. Yikes. Anyway, these DIY industrial bookshelves were fast and easy. They are also the perfect complement to the platform bed Ikea hack and upholstered headboard that I made over the last couple of weeks. Inspiration Stalking I don’t know about you, but I like to make scouting trips before I start a project. Basically I go to different home stores and look for products I can use…