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How to Paint Tall Walls

Come see how to paint tall walls and ceilings the easy way! I have been avoiding the stairway remodel for way too long. Why avoid such a small room? Because I was afraid to paint those tall walls and ceiling! It’s silly I know, but those 20′ walls just intimidated me. But no more will … Read more

Slatted Outdoor Sofa Build Plans

Turn your backyard or patio into another living space with this DIY outdoor sofa. You will love the additional square footage it will add to your house. But even more you will love how much cheaper it is to build your own outdoor furniture. I partnered with Kreg Tools to build this slatted outdoor sofa … Read more

DIY Treasure Chest Toy Box

Make cleaning up toys a game with a toy box that looks like a pirate treasure chest. What kid wouldn’t love turning picking up toys into a game of burying treasure? This fun wooden toy chest holds tons of toys. It’s great for both indoor and outdoor toy storage. And it is a quick DIY … Read more

Easy DIY Nightstand Tray

Celebrate the man in your life with these perfect anniversary gifts for him. A DIY wood and leather nightstand tray for him to unload his pockets into. And to make it extra special, fill it with a beautiful wood watch so he will think of you whenever he checks the time. Housefulofhandmade.com | Gifts for Dad | Gift Ideas for Him | DIY gift ideas | Men's Watch | DIY Nightstand Tray | DIYI Catchall Tray

I can’t believe it, this month my husband and I are celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary! Every May as our wedding anniversary comes around, I get worried. What do you give the best husband ever for your anniversary? This year I wanted to give my husband an amazing DIY anniversary gift. And this easy DIY nightstand … Read more

How to Float Mount Art the Easy Way

One of the things I struggle with is hanging up art in our home. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I hate putting holes in the walls after I work so hard to paint them… Maybe it’s because once the room is livable, I’m too tired to decorate the walls… Maybe it’s because art is so … Read more

20 Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars & Bottles

You guys know I love a good trash to treasure project. When you are on a budget, it’s all about using what you already have to save money. And lately I feel like I have a TON of empty jars & bottles in my pantry. I cannot imagine throwing them out, so instead I upcycle them into beautiful home decor. And luckily for you, I teamed up with my friend Jenny from Refresh Living to share 20 ways to Upcycle Glass Jars & Bottles with you.

Get ready for summer BBQ season with this DIY utensil caddy with mason jars. It's perfect to hold everything you need for entertaining outside, it even has a spot to keep your napkins from blowing away. Super easy to build. Housefulofhandmade.com | Free build plans | 20 Minute Crafts | DIY Silverware Holder | Mason Jar Crafts | Scrap Wood Projects

It’s finally happening! The weather is warming up. I am even optimistic that we won’t be getting anymore snow (knocking on wood as I write this). We are now working really hard to get the backyard ready so we can enjoy lots of dinners outside. And to make it easier to dine al fresco, I decided … Read more

Sewing Machine Table Makeover

Sadly, I had been afraid of giving current furniture a makeover until now. I was worried it would be hard, so instead I built new (my logic is sometimes odd I know). But last month I worked on remodeling my entire office & craft room for only $100 with the $100 Room Challenge so I needed to … Read more

Patterned Tile Wall Stencil DIY

It’s another month of the Silhouette Creator’s Challenge. I was sad I missed last month, but I was so busy trying to get my office and craft room remodel done (with a trip to Hawaii snuck in there too), that I had to skip it. However, when Cat from Pocket of Posies told me that … Read more

DIY Iron Holder with Ironing Board Storage

Store you iron and ironing board away in style with this easy to build iron holder. I am excited to share another DIY that I made for my office & craft room remodel. When you make over an entire room for only $100, you have to creatively DIY pretty much everything in the space! Luckily, … Read more

Faux Brass DIY Desk Organizer

I love this painted brass DIY desk organizer to keep your favorite things organized on your desk. This organizer is made to look like brass with a beautiful chicken wire pattern, but you will never guess what it is actually made out of. Housefulofhandmade.com | Spellbinders | Embossing Plate | Brass Spray Paint | Paper Crafts | Desk Organization | Pencil Holder | Chic Desk Accessories | Farmhouse

Learn how to make a DIY desk organizer in a beautiful painted brass finish. All the big projects are done in the office & craft room except the painting of the upper walls and ceiling. That is happening today because reveal day is Wednesday! I can’t wait. I have been working on adding the last few … Read more

How to Decorate with No Money

I am in the final stretch of the $100 Room Challenge, but I am almost out of money! What do I have left to do? I need to finish painting a couple pieces and then add some decor to the space. I want to actually decorate it so the space feels warm and cozy and complete. … Read more