100 Things you can easily declutter / recycle / repurpose today

100 Things to declutter, 100 Things to recycle, 100 Things to repurpose, 100 Things 2 get rid of

We’re post-Christmas, pre-Spring-cleaning, so the focus shifts to clearing clutter from your home.  Today I’m sharing a free printable checklist with 100 items you can easily declutter / recycle / repurpose today. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a “100 List” and my friend (Amazing Amy) pointed out that since it’s the theme of the […]

Painting furniture: A coffee table makeover

coffee table before

This coffee table went from well-loved and worn, to beautiful in black.  Painting furniture is a great way to change up a room, prolong the life of your furniture, and bring quality pieces back to life.  This coffee table makeover to Onyx black is a prime example. Did you know that the best times to […]

Add a touch of whimsy with these wooden hearts

wooden hearts, scrap wood hearts

Use scrap bits of wood and some watered-down craft paint to add a touch of whimsy to your Valentine’s decor with these wooden hearts. Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I don’t really – Christmas is my jam – but tucking a heart here or there isn’t too burdensome and acknowledges the day. Today was […]

Labelling your electrical panel

electrical box, labelling your electrical box

Labelling your electrical panel is important for 4 big reasons: 1. it’s an electrical code requirement  2. for safety.  3. to identify overloaded circuits and 4. to easily identify breakers for DIY or renovation projects We built our house in 2005 and over the years I have done more than a few upgrades to it. […]

How to stop your headboard from rocking – headboard stoppers

headboard stoppers, how to stop your headboard from rocking

Tired of your bed creaking and squeaking and waking you or your partner? These headboard stoppers are an easy way to stop your headboard from rocking – no matter what the activity.😉 I’m going to start this article by telling you that occasionally my parents read my blog.  And yes, even at almost 50, my […]

A quick win with drawer organizers

drawer organizers

Whether you build them or buy them, drawer organizers can actually save you money… and this set cost less than the dollar store! January is coming to an end, and with that my major push for organization… there are only so many drawers and linen closets in this house. But what January purge would be […]

Jeep mods for mall crawlers

Jeep mods for mall crawlers

Sure Jeep life is all about off-roading, mud-bogging, trail-riding and the open air.  But what if you don’t do any of those things?  What modifications can you do to personalize your “Mall Crawler”?  Today I’m sharing a few of the Jeep mods I’ve done to my “street princess/bro dozer” If you follow me on Instagram, […]