3D Wood Pumpkins & Gourds

Top down view of the three 3D wood pumpkins and gourds painted with whites and blues.

Do you ever just get giddy about a project? Especially when it’s coming together and looks exactly like you want… or maybe even better? Well these 3D pumpkins had me smiling uncontrollably! This project was made possible, and easy, with my X-carve CNC machine. I partnered with Inventables to share this fun fall project. And … Read more

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

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