Jeep Hardtop Storage – DIY Dolly
I drive a Jeep Unlimited (unlimited just means it has 4 doors instead of 2) and as much fun, as good looking and as weather resistant my beauty is, she does have one downside…. Jeep hardtop storage. See the soft top folds up and can be hung on the wall on a couple of bicycle […]
Pottery Barn Inspired Buoys
I love Pottery Barn. Everyone loves Pottery Barn right? But if you’re reading this (a DIY) blog, then you’re probably in the same boat as I am and don’t really want to pay Pottery Barn prices for projects that seem completely DIY-able. Like these decorative wooden buoys for instance: Whew! They’re on sale right now. […]
DIY Decorative Trays
I made these decorative trays last week in preparation for end-of-school Teacher gifts – the first two were made entirely from scrap wood, and were meant to be prototypes, but the girls loved them so much they decided to give both the crappy and good versions to their teachers. I was worried this project was […]
Make Your Own Outdoor Clock
Summer means backyard playdates, lazy afternoons and late-sunset evenings. If you have to keep track of time, make your outdoor clock a piece of garden art. Bring in the colours of your patio furniture, or paint a rainbow and make counting the minutes bright and cheerful. Supplies: One, 1” x 6” x 6’ (2.5cm x […]
Hockey Storage from a Pallet
Looking for an easy, inexpensive but WOW gift for Father’s Day? One you can complete this week? One that will make his eyes light up? My friend Serena had planned to make a hockey storage rack for her hubs (brilliant!) We found this solid-faced pallet and she was done…. Clearly we are not as close of […]
DIY Branch Table
This DIY branch table post came about because my Step-Dad did some extensive pruning in their backyard. I can’t remember if he asked me if I could use the branches, or if I saw them and asked him for them – but I had this branch table from Brent Comber pinned as a wish-list project […]
DIY Plant Stands
If you want to add height, dimension and movement to your porch, patio or deck – you’ll want to include some plant stands to elevate and create interest in your plantings. You could buy several different sized pots and group them, or you could take your existing planters (of any height) and build a DIY […]