Build an art easel for kids for hours of creative play this summer! My daughter is an artist! She draws and paints on every piece of paper she can get her hands on. But I needed a way to contain her art a little bit, and make the perfect creative space for her. So I … Read more
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
Want an amazing backyard on a budget? Check out these amazing DIY backyard ideas! Turning our small backyard into an extra living space by adding a backyard patio was the best decision ever. It has added so much usable square footage to our home. If you are starting to feel cramped or just needing to give your … Read more
A couple years ago I built a large outdoor table with a table top from a scratch & dent store. Even though the table top was from a pricey retailer, it was not solid wood. After 1 season with a little moisture it was destroyed. But I didn’t let that stop me from enjoying our … Read more
Learn how to get a smooth paint finish to give your DIY projects a professional look. Building a new piece of furniture is just one part of the process. You also have to finish your piece. For painted furniture, follow these steps to get a smooth paint finish on your project. I used these furniture … Read more
Organize your home printer with a beautiful and functional printer stand. My old printer stand was too embarrassing to even show you… it was a 20-year-old, too-tiny, inexpensive side table. To think I waited his long to build a proper printer stand. One with lots of storage to keep everything organized, is well… embarrassing. But … Read more
Painting kitchen cabinets is a great way to update a kitchen on a budget! We are weeks into the modern kitchen remodel for my bother-in-law and so happy to cross off the biggest project from our to-do list: painting the kitchen cabinets! To save money on our kitchen renovation, we decided to keep the existing … Read more
Display your cakes in style with these beautiful DIY Wood Cake Stands. Today’s project is a fun one! Not only because these DIY wood cake stands are gorgeous and I can always find a reason for another cake stand. But because this is the first time I have partnered with Inventables to share a project … Read more
These simple star bowls are great for adding some patriotic decor to your summer! It’s time for another Craft Lightning project! I love participating in these 15 minute craft series. Sometimes when working on big projects, it’s hard to remember how fun little projects are. This month’s Craft Lightning is all about Patriotic Crafts. With … Read more
We are starting another kitchen remodel. See the plan for remodeling a kitchen on a budget! I am having a little deja vu. Weren’t we here this time last year? The difference, is last year we were remodeled our own kitchen to a beautiful blue & white two tone kitchen. And this year, we are … Read more
Organize your craft vinyl so it’s always on hand with this vinyl roll storage rack. I love when I get to combine my love of building with my love of crafting. One of the things I have been struggling with is my mountain of craft vinyl. The piles were getting out of hand and I … Read more
Small rooms make laying floor tiles more challenging, but you can get perfect tile layout with this easy tutorial. One of the biggest struggles I have had when it comes to tiling the floor is laying out the tiles. Especially in a small bathroom with only 1 door. You want the tiles to line up … Read more