Simple Upholstered Storage Bench Build Plans

DIY storage bench with upholstered top and large storage compartment in front of a window.

You’ll love the extra storage this DIY storage bench give any room in your home! One of the biggest challenges we have in our new home is lack of storage. There is no closet by the front door to help corral shoes and more. So we are working on creating lots of storage solutions! I … Read more

DIY Kitchen Remodel Plan

Top down view of the floor layout of the budget kitchen remodel.

See our complete plan for a budget DIY kitchen remodel with tips to save money. We have moved into our new home and the first big project is a new kitchen! I cannot wait to share our DIY kitchen remodel with you including how we are doing this one even cheaper than the last (and … Read more

Modular Entryway Organizer from Plywood

Entryway organizer made from plywood hanging on the wall next to a door.

Need storage? You’ll love this beautiful modular entry organizer. As much as I wished the small entry closet in our last home was bigger, I desperately miss it now. Our new house has no closet at all! So I partnered with Inventables to use my X-Carve CNC machine to make the perfect modular entryway organizer. … Read more

DIY Fire Pit with Wood Benches

Overlooking the lake with a fire pit made from cinderblocks and wood close to the shore in the landscape.

The fire pit with built in benches is done!!! To say we are excited is an understatement. A fire pit was the perfect DIY to create a gathering space in our backyard. And with 5 benches in a hexagon we have lots seating for big groups. While the view was pretty awesome before, the beautiful … Read more

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.

If you are finding yourself in need of more work spaces in your home, today’s DIY is perfect for you! We needed a workspace for the kids to do online schooling while we are between houses. And this easy build is so much better than the plastic folding table we were using. But this table … 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