Ultimate DIY Horseshoe Pit Build Plans

DIY Horseshoe pit with sturdy backstop and throwing platforms with concrete pavers.

Build your own very Horseshoe pit for loads backyard fun! When we move to Texas, my father-in-law gifted us with a simple horseshoe game kit. It had 2 posts and 4 shoes. He didn’t have room to set up a horseshoe pit in his own yard, but we did! So I partnered with Kreg Tools … Read more

Subway Tile: Sheets vs. Individual Tiles

Five rows of white subway tiles starting to be installed above a bathtub.

A look at the cost, installation and appearance differences between installing individual subway tiles and subway tiles sheets. I love subway tile. It is classic, clean and inexpensive! Especially when you install it yourself. But when looking at the tiles, do you go with individual subway tiles or sheets? To help you decide which to … Read more

Rolling Grill Side Cart with Storage

Rilling grill side cart with storage for accessories, spices, fuel tank and more.

This rolling grill cart is perfect for adding extra prep space and storage to your grill. It’s grilling season, and with our big move we had to say good-bye to our outdoor kitchen island. Sad day… But I partnered with Kreg Tools and their project plan site, BuildSomething.com, to build a new rolling grill side … Read more

Outdoor Scoreboard for Summer Games

Square photo of the carved scoreboard with red and blue wood beads sitting on the grass.

Make this beautiful scoreboard to keep score during summer get-togethers. I am so ready for summer parties! And that means playing my favorite outdoor games. So I partnered with Inventables to make keeping score easier with this amazing carved outdoor scoreboard with the X-Carve. I used the X-Carve to carve out the center of the … Read more

30+ Easy Home DIY Projects You Can Make In Under 3 Hours

Desk built in a closet with an iMac computer on it and off-white leather chair in front.

These easy home DIY projects can all be made in under 3 hours. If you are looking for easy DIY projects that you can make in under 3 hours, you will love these 30+ home ideas. There are gift ideas for both Mom & Dad, as well as DIY planters, easy builds and storage projects. … Read more

Outdoor Lounge Chair Build Plans

Two outdoor lounge chairs with cushions o the lawn.

As the weather is warming up, it is the perfect time to add more seating to your outdoor spaces. And these fun outdoor lounge chairs are made mostly from 2x4s! With our new home in Texas, we definitely needed some outdoor furniture. Especially somewhere to sit and enjoy the lake. Lounge Chair Design We wanted … Read more

DIY Fold-Away Desk from 2x4s

DIY fold-away desk with navy blue legs and a white desk top.

Make this easy fold-away desk to give you an extra workspace whenever you need it. If you are finding yourself in need of more work spaces in your home, today’s DIY is perfect for you! I partnered with Kreg Tools and their project plan site, BuildSomething.com, to share this simple fold-away desk. We are using … Read more

DIY Inlay Garden Markers

Tomato DIY inlay garden marker made from cedar boards and white acrylic.

Make these beautiful DIY garden markers to help identify all your planted seeds this year. To say I am excited for gardening season is an understatement! I am so eager to get to planting. To get ready for planting day, I partnered with Inventables to make some beautiful new garden markers! Every year when I … Read more

Quick & Easy Outdoor DIY Projects To Inspire You

Vertical herb garden made from cedar on the patio.

Get inspired with these easy DIY projects to decorate your outdoor space.  You can easily create a warm and welcoming outdoor space with just a few simple DIY projects. From DIY lighting, to comfy seating and DIY planters, we are sharing everything you need to create a peaceful outdoor retreat at home.  Enjoy your outdoors!

Easy DIY Tapered Planter Build Plans

Simple to build wood planter growing tomato plants.

Build a simple DIY planter with a stylish taper for your deck or garden. The weather is warming up and that means I am eager to start planting! I just love getting dirt under my fingernails and helping things grow. But since our move to Texas a couple weeks ago, I don’t have a place … Read more

Cheap DIY Vanity Tops For Your Bathroom

White mission style DIY bathroom vanity with wood vanity top and square vessel sinks.

If you are looking for a cheap way to update your bathroom vanity, these DIY vanity tops are a great option. Bathroom remodels can be so expensive!  But what if you could update the look and feel of your bathroom on a budget? You can with these cheap DIY vanity top ideas. Stop living with … Read more

Simple Modern Coffee Table Build Plans

Close up view of the simple modern coffee table built from these free plans.

You’ll love the clean lines of this modern coffee table. It’s time for a new build project. And this month I partnered with Kreg Jig and their project plan site, BuildSomething.com, to share the build plans for this new modern coffee table for free! I have been wanting a new new coffee table for some … Read more