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 […]
How to keep dogs from tearing up grass
If your dog has trampled a path through your yard, then this easy trick will repair the damage and help keep dogs from tearing up your grass going forward. I have three dogs now – two foster-fails in 2024 – and over the winter they absolutely DESTROYED my lawn. I know it sounds weird to […]
Wall trim molding – $118 for beautiful architectural detail
Adding character to your home can be as simple and inexpensive as adding wall trim molding to create a stunning accent wall. You’ve seen my DIY wainscoting and accent walls in my dining room and bedroom at our old house. Well, this house needed some of that architectural character as well – wouldn’t you […]
DIY Walk-in closet
Creating your own DIY walk-in closet doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. If you can build a box, you can make any closet you like! So remember when I shared my front hall closet makeover, and I told you that I have been working on several closets in the new house… Today I’m sharing […]
DIY Railing planter
These DIY cedar railing planters are really easy to make and all you need are fence pickets, a couple of balusters and a 2×4! Hey guys! I have been working on revamping almost all of the closets in the new house, but instead of boring you with back-to-back-to-back closet built-ins, I thought I’d split it […]
An entryway closet idea – simple built-in
Maximizing minimal spaces doesn’t have to be expensive or labour-intensive. This entryway closet idea took 1 ½ sheets of plywood and 3 coat rods, for a whopping total of $310 CDN ($228 USD)! *This post contains affiliate links to products I used in this build so that you may easily find what you need if […]
Building a gate – simple, sturdy, inexpensive gate DIY
Building a gate; pretty, sturdy, inexpensive and a simple DIY project that can be done for about $100 and 2 hours of your time. I know, all I write about are my doggos anymore. I’m sorry? But they take up so much of my life (and heart), that the projects to protect, repair, clean and […]