Make your own wooden sled decoration

I purchased a wooden sled at a nursery the other week for a whopping $40! Worth it in the end because I was able to use it as a template to build 5 more as gifts, and share plans with you to build your own! Make your own wooden sled (5) 13 ½” x 1 […]
Four-ingredient whipped shortbread

Four ingredients are all you need to make these melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread cookies! (Metric conversions for my family in England) Okay, you all know I’m not a food blogger, but I do keep my favourite recipes on this blog so that friends and family (and I) can refer back to them year after year. This […]
Storing Extension Cords – Extension Cord Reel

DIY Extension Cord Reel: Wrangling Cords and Winning at Life Ah, extension cords—the unsung heroes of DIY projects, holiday lights, and “I need power over there” moments. But when the job’s done, what happens? They become a tangled mess of frustration, shoved into a corner, plotting to trip you the next time you grab a […]
Patterned wood coasters made from plywood scraps

DIY Patterned Wood Coasters: Turning Scraps into Table-Saving Superstars Let’s talk about wood coasters, folks. They’re the unsung heroes of home decor—protecting your precious tabletops from coffee rings, condensation, and that one friend who never uses a coaster (you know the one). But why settle for boring store-bought coasters when you can make your own? […]
Build a wooden parcel box in any size you want

Because Your Packages Deserve VIP Treatment You could buy a delivery box for your front porch, pay hundreds, and be stuck with something poorly sized for your needs, OR you could build a wooden parcel box for a fraction of the price and with perfect dimensions to fit your space. Picture this: you’re out running […]
Make your own outdoor Christmas tree

DIY Wooden Outdoor Christmas Trees: Because Regular Trees Are So Last Season Are you tired of dragging a sappy, sticky, pine needle-spewing tree into your house every year? Or maybe your outdoor Christmas decor is looking more “meh” than magical? Well, friend, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, grab some wood (and maybe a […]
Simple Suet Feeder

Picture this: you’ve got a pile of scrap wood, a craving for bird-watching, and a backyard filled with hungry little feathered freeloaders. So, what better project than a DIY suet feeder? Let’s turn those scrap pieces into a rustic, one-of-a-kind bird buffet! Step 1: Assemble Your Materials First, find some scrap wood. We’re talking that […]