Don’t put off giving your ceiling a fresh coat of paint, instead use the easy way to paint a ceiling! It might be hard to believe, but I am not a fan of painting! I do it because I love the way a fresh coat of paint makes a room feel, but when it comes … Read more
Remodeling a bathroom on a budget can be done! I know, this is the second one we’ve done in our current home (you can check out the master bathroom remodel here). One of the priciest parts of any bathroom is the vanity. But you can build one yourself and save tons! I partnered with Kreg … Read more
Give your guest bathroom a fresh new look with a warm, rustic modern design. Why is it that the most used bathroom in our house, especially by guests, is the last one to get remodeled? To say I was embarrassed by the old bathroom would be an understatement. Our main bathroom has not seen any … Read more
Upgrade your decor with amazing decorative leather throw pillows that you made yourself! I love having decorative throw pillows on the couch. They are so easy to swap out for different seasons, and add a simple layer of design. When we added our leather accent chair to the living room I decided to add some … Read more
Stop hiding your laundry room. Instead learn how to remodel a laundry room on a budget! Last year I remodeled our entire laundry room for only $100. Yep, only $100! It was part of a wonderful challenge were lots of bloggers pick one room to remodel in just 1 month and for only $100. If … Read more
Well, it’s finally done! I’m a little exhausted from trying to finish up all the last minute projects, but I’m so happy it’s all done. The leg cramps and backache are totally worth it because I have the perfect office & craft room. Now I am hoping all my projects will be a little more productive since … Read more
Make a simple natural wood stain with steel wool, vinegar, coffee or tea. I love using homemade natural wood stain. It is a beautiful option for a rustic or weathered wood stain. And even better, this stain is cheap! Its so easy to make a DIY wood stain out of steel wool and white vinegar. … Read more
Build these collapsible storage shelves to add extra storage to your entry or mudroom for seasonal gear. With winter finally here, we realized we needed more storage in our mudroom entryway! Instead of just letting the kids snow gear lay all over the floor, I partnered with Kreg Jig and their new project plan site, … Read more
Build a retro wooden speaker for a phone out of scraps! It’s a great DIY gift idea for teens or adults. Who doesn’t love all things retro? The reminder of a simpler time is so nostalgic. And the teens love it! So when I was trying to think of a fun DIY gift idea that … Read more
I wanted to make something fun and unique for teacher and neighbor gifts this year. As much as I love making days and days worth of cookies and candies, sometimes a non-food neighbor gift is nice. So I put away the sugar and instead made the easiest DIY wood signs ever! Because these were Christmas … Read more
I hate having loaves of bread in bags all over my kitchen counters. Not enough to stop eating bread, but enough that I decided it was time to come up with a much prettier way to store those loaves. So I partnered with Kreg Tools to make a DIY bread box with loads of storage … Read more
Trying to do a homemade Christmas can be hard. What do you get the tech guy or teen in your life? Turn a single board (or scraps of wood) into a beautiful DIY headphone stand. The only cost for this gift was a little time! And you can make a full gift set by also … Read more