Build a Deck Railing Planter
This post is sponsored by Kreg Tool and the Build Something website. Hey guys! I’m working with the Kreg Tool company to create another project for Build Something, which is Kreg’s DIY project plan...
View ArticleMy Review of Ready Seal Wood Stain and Sealer
Well, without much fanfare, I’m back. I just couldn’t stay away. I won’t be posting nearly as often as I used to because I have very little free time on my hands now. Maybe once a week. Maybe once...
View ArticleThe Cat Tree: An Update
I’m not famous for anything. But if I wanted to be famous for something, it’d be the cat tree my dad and I made using real tree branches. (See the full original post here.) Well, it’s now the two-year...
View ArticleMy Latest DecoArt Painted Furniture Projects
Even though I put the blog into retirement for an extended period of time, I was still regularly working with DecoArt through their Art Room program. (This post isn’t sponsored, but it does contain...
View ArticleHow to Propagate Golden Pothos From Cuttings
As much of a plant lover as I am, I have to admit that I’m opting for low-maintenance indoor plants these days. When I was pregnant and really sick, I let a ton of stuff die. And I sold a bunch of...
View ArticleDIY HVAC Unit (& Other Utilities) Screen
Hi guys, it’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing the full post on the utilities area screen I gave you a peek at in last week’s ORC update. I’m going to share how I did it, but I’m not...
View ArticleMy Tiny Backyard: DIY Raised Garden Beds & Details (ORC Week 3)
Hey all, it’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing more progress on our tiny backyard. Here’s week 2 if you missed it. And here’s where we left off last week: platform deck in progress,...
View ArticleChunky Outdoor Table & Simple Benches DIY
Kreg sponsored this table build. That means they paid me to complete the plans for it for their website, Build Something. I’m thrilled to be working with them again! (See my past posts for Kreg here...
View ArticleHow to Propagate Golden Pothos From Cuttings
As much of a plant lover as I am, I have to admit that I’m opting for low-maintenance indoor plants these days. When I was pregnant and really sick, I let a ton of stuff die. And I sold a bunch of...
View ArticleThompson’s Waterseal on Clay Pots (& My Fav Source for Big Pots)
Hey folks, today I’m chatting about using Thompson’s Waterseal Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer to seal and paint clay pots for outdoor use. I’m doing a bit of painting for some of the container...
View ArticleDIYs That Have Stood the Test of Time
One complaint I have seen about DIY bloggers is that they churn out a bunch of poorly done, cheap projects for blog content. Unfortunately, I think this can be true sometimes. I have definitely had...
View ArticleMaking Over Two Free Nightstands
I got these two nightstands from my neighbor for free. He posted them in our neighborhood Facebook group. What was I supposed to do, not take free nightstands? Besides, I was craving a new painting...
View ArticleModern Outdoor Dining Table
This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool and contains affiliate links. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Hi everyone! Today I’m popping in to share some build plans I’ve partnered up...
View ArticleRepurpose an Old Candle Into a Planter
Quick post today on a simple project I did recently. I’m talking how to repurpose and old candle holder into a planter: Pretty, right? Because sometimes candle holders are too nice to throw out (and I...
View ArticleDIY Outdoor Table Runner (or Any Table, Really)
I decided one night I wanted to make a table runner for the new outdoor table I built one night, and by 11 AM the next morning, it was done. Because I’m a bit impulsive with projects sometimes. And it...
View ArticleOur DIY Murphy Bed
I am AMPED to share this project with you guys! I’ve been dreaming of having a Murphy bed for a long time, and that dream has finally come true. While we have a two-bedroom home, we do have another...
View ArticleDIY Concrete Paver Outdoor Coffee Table
This post will show you how I made a DIY outdoor coffee table using concrete pavers and 2×2. I first made over our tiny backyard for the spring 2018 One Room Challenge and shared everything in this...
View ArticleHow to Hang Globe String Lights Under a Deck
This post will show you how to hang globe string lights under a deck—the perfect addition to your patio. (This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my blog at no extra cost to you!)...
View ArticleDIY Montessori-Style Baby Rattles
I know I haven’t done anything really “crafty” in a long time since we’ve been more focused on bigger builds around the house, but I just have to share these DIY Montessori-style baby rattles with you...
View ArticleGentleman Sloth is Here to Stay
This post shares all about how we made our large DIY sloth wall art for Mike’s space. This post also contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting my blog at no extra cost to you! What else is...
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