I must be getting old because a quiet morning sipping my coffee on the patio watching the birds is one of my favorite things. But I figured I could make that morning even better with a beautiful new birdbath. Nothing is more beautiful that a sweet cardinal splashing in the water. So I partnered with … Read more
I love my new DIY raised garden beds. What I do not love is keeping them watered all summer long. I learned the best way for me to be successful in the garden is to set up a drip irrigation system. That way, even when I am busy, the garden gets the water it needs. … Read more
One of my favorite things about spring is planting a vegetable garden! In our home in Utah, my garden was an in-ground section on the back of our tiny yard. But in our new place in East Texas I needed raised garden beds for my vegetable garden. I have built quite of few of these … Read more
After getting the garden planted I am usually exhausted. It is hard work and takes me about 6 hours in the hot sun. So after I take a couple days to relax and nurse my sunburnt shoulders, it’s time to get back out there for one more big day of work. But this one day makes … Read more
Sometimes you need some place to display and store things, but you don’t have any floor space for another piece of furniture… This is where these DIY wall shelves come in! They are the perfect way to add storage to a small space. Don’t you think they would be perfect in a bathroom or bedroom? … Read more
I like to work out at home and have slowly bought a bunch of different sized weights to use. But I was done with the pile of dumbbells sitting on my floor. It made vacuuming a big chore since I had to move all the weights around. So I decided to build my own simple … Read more
Need some new Christmas decor? You will love how fast and easy this large wood Christmas tree is to build! It is made entirely from 2×4 boards using just a miter saw and drill. And in just a couple hours you can have a beautiful new Christmas tree decor. This wood Christmas tree is perfect … Read more
I love building DIY gifts. Not only do they save me money, but they can also be extra thoughtful and special. So this year, I am making everyone handmade gifts for Christmas and you can too. Here are 15 easy DIY wood gift ideas for everyone on your gift list. DIY Bread Slicer Cutting Board … Read more
If you like to craft, you need this wooden craft cart. My daughter has taken up crochet and needed a place to store her supplies. So I decided to design a cart that will do that and more! It can be rolled out when she’s ready to work, holds everything she needs for her projects, … Read more
A dice tower might seem silly, but for a game enthusiast, it is a must! Using a dice tower will prevent people from trying to cheat their roll. And the tray it sits in keeps the dice contained. So for Christmas this year, I decided to make one for my DnD loving son. It was … Read more
Trivets are like fancy hot pads. While you cannot use them to remove hot items from the oven, they are perfect for setting them on. Wood trivets are much prettier to look at then my slightly stained (and much used) pot holders. And they are a simple DIY that you can have some fun with. … Read more
If you have small kids or finger that just don’t work like they use to, holding playing cards can be challenging. So why not make playing games fun again with a simple playing card holder. These easy to make wood stands would make the perfect gift too. They would be perfect paired with a fun … Read more