How to Install Laminate Flooring

I never realized how easy it was to install laminate flooring! Find out how to install laminate flooring so you can transform any room of your home. A great weekend DIY project. | Housefulofhandmade.com

Do you remember when I decided to rip out the wall in our entryway closet during the summer? It was one of those crazy days when I really just needed to take a hammer to something and our ugly entryway was just bugging me too much so it had to go. Well, I don’t know if I made it better or worse, cause we have been living with a half finished entry, until now. This month I am working hard on getting the entry finished and the first step was learning how to install laminate flooring.

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How to Build & Protect a Wood Vanity Top

White mission style DIY bathroom vanity with wood vanity top and square vessel sinks.

Don’t skimp on style to remodel a bathroom on a budget with this beautiful DIY wood vanity top. I couldn’t be more excited to share today’s remodel update! A DIY bathroom renovation can sometimes take more time than planned. But this gorgeous wood vanity top was worth the wait. It has been almost 8 years since … Read more

How to Install a Bathroom Vanity

With a little bit of woodworking experience you can build your own bathroom vanity. Build an 8' double vanity for less than $300 for a budget friendly DIY renovation. Get the free plans for this mission style open shelf bathroom vanity from Housefulofhandmade.com

Learn how easy it is to install a bathroom vanity for your next remodel. Whether you have built or bought your new bathroom vanity, you will need to install it. Vanities need to be installed so they are secured to the wall before you can add a vanity top or hook up the plumbing. Installing … Read more

Farmhouse Coffee Table Build Plans

I love this simple, rustic open shelf coffee table. Create the perfect place to relax with this easy to build farmhouse coffee table. Get the free build plans today. | Housefulofhandmade.com

What do you do when you have leftover building materials from a project? Build a new farmhouse coffee table of course! I am a hoarder of building supplies, so I had 8 pieces of iron baluster left over from our rustic railings in my garage for months. They had been staring at me for a while … Read more

Easy Thanksgiving Place Cards

Make Thanksgiving extra festive with these easy Thanksgiving place cards that can be filled with treats for an easy appetizer. These paper pumpkin boxes are easy to make and will leave your guests feeling extra special this holiday season. | Housefulofhandmade.com

I’m not going to lie, but I am a bit sad that I am all done with Halloween decorations this year. Our house has been decorated so it’s perfectly spooky, and the kid’s Halloween costumes are all done, now we just get to enjoy the next couple weeks of parties and playing. But as soon as Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so I am starting my Thanksgiving decor with these easy Thanksgiving place cards for the perfect Thanksgiving table.

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Easy DIY Halloween Centerpiece

This is the perfect combination of spooky and farmhouse decor. Decorate your dining room table with this easy DIY Halloween centerpiece. Includes a tutorial to make a wooden trough box in minutes. | Housefulofhandmade.com

The Halloween decorating is in full swing at our house. Now that the mantle has been made into spooky perfection, it was time to spread out to the rest of the house. Since I don’t have a coffee table to decorate (yet…), I decided to tackle the next most obvious flat surface: the dining room table. … Read more

Easy Rustic Industrial Wall-Mounted Desk Build Plans

Create the perfect homework space with this easy to build desk. This easy rustic industrial wall-mounted desk can be added in any small space. Get the free build plans today! | Housefulofhandmade.com

Now that the kids have been back-to-school for a month, we are starting to get the hang of our new schedules. I am happy to report that so far, homework hasn’t been too bad (knocking on wood as we speak). We have successfully completed 3 weeks of homework packets and I haven’t cried once! One … Read more

Rustic Hallway Command Center

Need a way to get your whole family organized? A rustic hallway command center is the perfect way to organize your families lives. Includes a chalkboard, giant wall calendar, chore charts, clipboards for papers, and menu board. | Housefulofhandmade.com

Make a DIY rustic hallway command center with just a few supplies.

I’m so excited to share our new rustic hallway command center. I really should have completed this project long ago because having a command center has changed my life! Okay, maybe that’s little dramatic, but having a go to place for all the kids papers from school and activities, a giant calendar to keep us organized, and a menu board all in the center of our home is something I can’t believe I’ve lived without. It really is a nice feeling to be organized and ready to take on the new school year.

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DIY Bathroom Vanity with Open Shelf

With a little bit of woodworking experience you can build your own bathroom vanity. Build an 8' double vanity for less than $300 for a budget friendly DIY renovation. Get the free plans for this mission style open shelf bathroom vanity from Housefulofhandmade.com

Say goodbye to your basic bathroom vanity! A new vanity that looks like a piece of furniture is the perfect way to update your bathroom. A new vanity is a fun DIY project. These easy to follow plans are a great weekend project. I partnered with Kreg Tools to share the build plans for our … Read more

DIY Metal Hexagon Wall Art

I love this idea for art! Use a combination of wood and metal to make a statement home decor piece. This DIY metal hexagon wall art is the perfect way to add design to your home on a budget. | Housefulofhandmade.com

Today I sent my son off on his first day of school. He was so excited to be starting the second grade and is starting to act like he doesn’t need his mommy anymore. Of course, I walked him to the door on his first day even though he told me he didn’t need me to.

I am not a sentimental mom, I have actually been looking forward to school starting so I can have some time to get things crossed off my list, but come on buddy, I still get to walk you to your class on the first day. 

After we dropped him off, my daughter and I rewarded ourselves for getting up so early with our favorite Chick-Fil-A breakfast, then it was time to get some work done! And first on my list was to finally finish this DIY metal hexagon wall art so I could finally share it with you.

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How to Build a Woodshop on a Budget

This video is awesome! Getting started with DIY can be expensive because there are a lot of tools to buy. Just because you are on a budget, doesn't mean you can't get the wood shop of your dreams. Check out this video about how to get your tools and build a woodshop on a budget. | Housefulofhandmade.com

I am working hard (or hardly working) on our master bathroom vanity! I spent the whole day in the garage on Monday, but it was such a mess from all the other projects I have been working on, so I spent the day cleaning and organizing instead of building.

Now I have a place to build the vanity and this coming week there is nothing going on so I will also have time. I can almost smell the progress!

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DIY Farmhouse Style Produce Basket

This is the most beautiful way to hold fruits and vegetables on the counter! This easy to make DIY farmhouse produce basket is a fun twist on a fruit crate. Perfect fall centerpiece to display all the produce from your garden. | Housefulofhandmade.com

Build a farmhouse style produce basket for your kitchen. It’s the perfect fruit basket for your home. It has been a crazy month for us with camping, vacation, an unplanned family trip for a funeral, and now today I am planning on more family coming to stay at our house. I haven’t had anytime to … Read more