How to Use the Kreg 300 Series Pocket Hole Jig

Kreg pocket hole jig 320 opened up on a garage workbench.

Learn how easy it is to use the new Kreg 300 Series jig. Pocket holes are great for your woodworking projects. They are easy enough for a DIY beginner to use and give a a strong joint for well crafted projects. I partnered with Kreg Tools to try out their newest pocket hole jig, the … Read more

DIY Toy Storage Ideas

I love this grown-up take on a toy box! Create a console table to organize all the toys. This rustic toy storage unit has large open bins and rolling carts for lots of toy storage. Get the free build plans. | Housefulofhandmade.com

Get control of all those toys with these DIY toy storage ideas! We all struggle with kids toy storage ideas. It doesn’t matter if you live in a roomy house, or a small apartment, toys seem to take over every room in the house. These DIY toy storage ideas will help you get organized before … Read more

How to Build Base Cabinets

Kitchen with DIY cabinets installed without cabinet doors.

Base cabinets are the type of cabinets you will use to build lower kitchen cabinets, kitchen islands, and bathroom vanities. You can also use them to create deeper bottoms to build in cabinets in other rooms.  Things that make a base cabinet unique: Make sure to read the general how to build cabinets post here … Read more

Creative DIY Shoe Storage Ideas For Small Spaces

Shoes as art in the walk in closet! Create shoe storage with only $1. Housefulofhandmade.com

Love shoes? Make room for more with these creative DIY storage ideas. Shoes are a necessity. We are need to wear them, but that does not mean we need piles of shoes on the floor. If you are tired of tripping on shoes, you will love these shoe storage ideas. Whether you are in a … Read more

DIY Bathroom Vanity Ideas to Update your Bathroom on a Budget

DIY bathroom vanity built from Ash wood with white vanity top.

Update your bathroom on a budget with a DIY bathroom vanity. Bathroom renovations can be expensive. So most people put off the bathroom of their dreams for too long. But you can update your old bathroom without spending all your money with one of these DIY Bathroom Vanity Ideas. Updating a bathroom vanity does not … Read more

How to Build Cabinets

Kitchen remodel with handmade kitchen cabinets on the wall before cabinet doors are installed.

Building cabinets for your kitchen, bath or built-ins sounds like it should be hard, but it isn’t! Most cabinets are just easy boxes. And the joining can be hidden on the outside of the cabinets that are then hidden when the cabinets are installed.  Last year I took on the task of building all the … Read more

DIY Window Frame Mirror for the Bathroom

DIY Window frame mirror in bathroom above the vanity.

Build a beautiful window frame mirror for loads of farmhouse charm in the bathroom. We are making more progress on the guest bathroom. One of the design elements I had not figured out for this room yet was the mirror. Bathrooms need mirrors, but I didn’t want something boring.  So I partnered with Inventables to … Read more

17 Beautiful Small Backyard Garden Ideas That Are Easy To Make

Vertical herb garden made from cedar on the patio.

Small backyard? You can still grow vegetables and herbs with these small backyard garden ideas! Creating a small backyard garden doesn’t have to be difficult. These 17 beautiful backyard garden ideas are so easy to make and super convenient too! You can create a vegetable garden, cut flower garden, or even a handy herb garden!

Art Easel for Kids made from One Sheet of Plywood

Front view of the art easel for kids with shelves for storage and bench to sit on.

Build an art easel for kids for hours of creative play this summer! My daughter is an artist! She draws and paints on every piece of paper she can get her hands on. But I needed a way to contain her art a little bit, and make the perfect creative space for her. So I … Read more

Tropical Painted Picnic Table Makeover

Kids picnic table with engineered decking top and seats and painted to look like a tropical sunset.

Got an old picnic table? Give it a new life by painting it! Our kids wooden picnic table has been loved. The kids do art projects on it, science experiments on it, pile up their found treasures on it, and of course… eat on it. But it was starting to show its age and needed … Read more

15 Amazing DIY Backyard Ideas On A Budget

DIY backyard patio in the background with tropical leaves in the foreground.

Want an amazing backyard on a budget? Check out these amazing DIY backyard ideas! Turning our small backyard into an extra living space by adding a backyard patio was the best decision ever. It has added so much usable square footage to our home. If you are starting to feel cramped or just needing to give your … Read more

Wood Picnic Table Plans

Side of the wood picnic table with dark base and redwood top.

A couple years ago I built a large outdoor table with a table top from a scratch & dent store. Even though the table top was from a pricey retailer, it was not solid wood. After 1 season with a little moisture it was destroyed. But I didn’t let that stop me from enjoying our … Read more