Tile backsplashes are more than just beautiful. They also make it easier to clean the walls that can get really messy. Plus, a DIY tile backsplash is the perfect beginner tile project. It is typically a small area to tile and doesn’t need to be water-tight. So if you are ready to DIY your own … Read more
Have a nook, niche or alcove in your house? Use it to create more storage and display space with some beautiful floating shelves. This DIY is so easy! In just an afternoon, you can transform any 3-sided spot into the perfect place to store things. Use bins or baskets on floating shelves to hide away … Read more
Get more storage space in your pantry by removing shelves and adding pantry drawers. Pantry cabinets are great for storing a lot in the kitchen. But trying to find items in the back of the shelves can be a pain. But if you transform your pantry shelves into pull out drawers for the pantry, you … Read more
Going into the New Year my big goal is to finally get the shop organized! Having a designated place for each tools means you can always find things when working on projects. And that makes building faster and easier! If you have any wall space in your shop or garage, then you can create amazing … Read more
No mitered corners necessary to make these fun picture holders. I knew I was saving all those small scraps of wood for a reason… To turn them into these fun & simple picture frames! Maybe frame is the wrong word, because the wood does not frame the photo. But instead it creates a block to … Read more
This fun yard game, sometimes called Yard Skittles or Skittle Scatter, reminds me of a combination of pool and kubb. Mölkky can be played by just two people, a few, or even in teams. So its the perfect outdoor game for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. And it makes a great DIY gift idea … Read more
You do not need a bunch of fancy tools to make a high quality cutting board. This easy edge grain cutting board is 1 1/2″ thick and will last for decades. But more importantly you can make this with just a miters saw, clamps and a sander! A homemade cutting board also makes a wonderful … Read more
These fun portable dollhouses are a great gift for kids. What kid doesn’t love dollhouses? The hours of imaginative play they give is amazing. And while big DIY 3′ dollhouses are amazing, sometimes the kids need something more portable. That is where these toy totes come in handy! Each tote is large enough to hold … Read more
I love cooking from my collection of cookbooks. But I hate fighting to keep the pages from closing, especially when my hands are messy. This cookbook holder solved all my cooking woes! It holds open the recipe book to the perfect page. And keeps it there while you cook. Then the back folds flat when … Read more
With the cold weather comes my favorite part of winter… sitting by a roaring wood fire! But I do not like running outside to gather the firewood. Or having a sloppy pile of wood on my fireplace hearth. So I took an afternoon to create this gorgeous firewood holder. It is small enough to tuck … Read more
Nothing says Christmas like writing a letter to Santa and placing it in a large red mailbox. But you do not need to go to the mall to mail off your letters to Santa… Instead, build your very own Letters to Santa mailbox! It makes the perfect DIY Christmas decor that will wow everyone. I … Read more
With just a few tools you can make these amazing wood hooks for every room in your home. Sometimes projects just need to be really, really easy… like these DIY wall hooks! Chunky wood hooks can be added to any wall, any where. And you only need a simple saw to cut a dowel and … Read more