DIY Cat House (That Looks Like a Vintage TV!)
Looking for a DIY cat house that doubles as stylish home décor? This DIY cat bed tutorial walks you through building a retro, vintage TV-inspired cat house that’s cozy for your cat and cute enough to make your guests want one for their homes. Whether you’re upgrading your pet’s sleeping situation or just need an […]
DIY Clamp Rack from Scrap Wood
If you’re drowning in clamps and tripping over them every time you enter your workshop, this DIY clamp rack is for you. Using nothing more than leftover lumber, basic tools, and a mild desire for organization, I built a scrap wood clamp rack that keeps my clamps off the floor and within arm’s reach. Thank […]
How to Make Book Shaped Cutting Boards (Because even messy kitchens need decor)
Book shaped cutting boards are functional cutting boards designed to look like vintage books. These cutting board books are made from hardwood like maple or walnut and feature routed “binding” grooves and custom titles, making them both decorative and fully usable in the kitchen. *This post contains amazon affiliate links to items I’ve used to […]
DIY Dog Placemat — Because Big, Drippy Dogs Are a Whole Lifestyle
If you live with a big, drippy, drooly, messy dog (or 3 like I do), then you already know mealtime is less “graceful dining experience” and more “waterfall meets Slip ’N Slide.”Puddles around the water bowl… kibble everywhere… that one piece of soggy dog food you step on in socks. You know the life. And […]
Turn a closet into a pantry
Need a pantry?Have you considered turning an under-utilized closet into a pantry? I’m very lucky to have a main-floor laundry room between my kitchen and garage. The previous owner had installed a mudroom closet in there — totally sensible — but since I never actually used it, that closet was just sitting there, annoying me […]
Recycling bins storage (for multiple bins)
Tired of your recycling bins sitting outside making your home look un-kempt, attracting flies, or getting soaked with rain and snow? It’s time to create that silk purse from a sow’s ear – or however the saying goes – to hide the mess, reduce pests, and give your yard a glow-up all while doing something […]
Simple DIY wood bench
You’ve seen the standing sandboxes I whipped up for one of the daycares I work at right? Well, while the kids are playing, the teachers needed a place to sit… Okay, they’re all younger than I am and could probably stand and chase kids for hours on hours – but this old broad needed a […]