You don’t need fancy tools to make these 3 handmade woodworking gifts. This time of year I love thinking about all the DIY gifts I can make. Giving a handmade gift is more than the thought, it is also the time you spent to make something special. And with Christmas around the corner, it was … Read more
Tree skirts are out! I am sick of rescuing them from the roller brush of the vacuum, my kids using them as blankets, and always fixing and smoothing them. Now I am obsessed with more modern ways to cover up the unsightly base of the tree. In our last home, I made a wood Christmas … Read more
This tabletop dollhouse is the perfect gift and is made from inexpensive MDF. Making a dollhouse for a gift is a big project. Or is it? What if you could gift a dollhouse that you could make in an afternoon, with loads of details, and for less than $10 in materials? You can with this … Read more
Build an amazing corner plant stand with multiple tiers that holds lots of plants on a budget. This tall plant stand has 6 shelves for holding potted plants. And it was built using inexpensive 1×2, 1×3 and 2×2 lumber! You don’t have to spend a lot to have loads of storage for all your plants. … Read more
Learn how to restore a wooden table so you can turn an outdated oak table into a beautiful modern table. Normally I like to build furniture from scratch. But when you find a great deal on a piece of furniture, it is worth it to refinish it. Plus you can give new life to an … Read more
One of my favorite things to build is outdoor furniture. I love creating the perfect place to enjoy my backyard. But finishing outdoor furniture requires a bit more work. You have to protect it from wear and tear as well as the sun, wind and rain. So I partnered with Waterlox to protect my outdoor … Read more
It’s getting hot outside! But instead of giving up enjoying the outdoors, I decided it was time to make some shade. I built some beautiful outdoor side tables. But these aren’t just any side tables, they are designed to hold an umbrella to help you stay cool outside. Plus these DIY umbrella side tables have … Read more
Save money on lighting by making your own DIY linear wood chandelier. One of my favorite projects from last year was the gorgeous wood light fixture that I built. Sadly, it stayed in the house when we moved. So it was time to partner with Inventables to make a new DIY light fixture with my … Read more
Keep your home clean with a new robot vacuum and these beautiful robot friendly furniture pieces you can DIY. With the start of summer, the last thing you want to do is spend your free time cleaning. Let a robot vacuum do the cleaning for you instead! To get your free time back this summer … Read more
Dad can be hard to buy gifts for, so make him one of these incredible DIY gifts instead. Father’s Day is right around the corner, do you know what you are getting your dad? My dad is so hard to find gifts for, but parents always love thoughtfully homemade gifts. And he will love one … Read more
Get ready for eating outdoors with a new folding picnic table. Summer is quickly approaching and as the weather warms up, I get so excited to eat outside. In our last home, we had a nice patio with pergola and outdoor dining table. But in our new house, we do not have a place for … Read more
Learn everything you need to know to measure for your new cabinet doors and pick out the right hinges. Cabinet doors are the final part of your DIY cabinets. Whether you build your own cabinets or just want to update your cabinets with new doors, you need to know how to figure out the size … Read more