Freestanding, Angled Bookcase – free building plans!
Build this Crate & Barrel “Strut Bookcase” knock-off for about $39 US (versus $799) with these free building plans for my freestanding, angled bookcase. I’m happy today guys… I was “nudged” back out to my She-Shop to get building again and after I (grudgingly) did, I felt inspired. Frustrated with my errors (listed below), happy […]
DIY Doghouse – Keep your pets warm this winter
Looking for DIY doghouse plans for a larger breed dog? This DIY dog house (with free building plans), is perfect for our Berner and would easily fit labs, golden retrievers and other breeds in the 100lb range. London has introduced new bi-laws where anyone caught leaving their dogs outside for an extended time in the […]
Handmade Gift Challenge – Who doesn’t need a charging station?
What do you gift someone that has everything? Chances are a DIY charging station (or two) would be a welcome addition to most homes and for most anyone over the age of 8. Today I’m sharing the plans as part of the #HandmadeGiftsChallenge on Instagram. 🎶 Good morning, good morning! 🎶 (in my best […]
DIY King Size Bed
Take it from me, building a bed – even a DIY king size bed with upholstered panels – is NOT as difficult as you might think. With plans from Rogue Engineer as my jumping off point, I was able to build this Rachel Ray knock-off for about $255 US! *This post contains affiliate links to […]
Do-It-Yourself Rummoli Board
Do you remember Rummoli from when you were a child? I used to play with my grandparents and it was a treasured memory I’d like to revisit with my kids. This DIY Rummoli board is made with ¼” mdf and some spray paint, and will last for years – so they too can share the […]
Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
Canada is implementing (or trying to implement) a ban on certain ‘single-use plastics’ by 2021; things like straws, plastic plates, cutlery, bags and stir sticks to name a few. It’s not nearly enough to reverse the damage we’ve done to the planet, but it is a move in the right direction and these DIY beeswax […]
Side Yard Surprise
This side yard makeover “before and after” isn’t very dramatic – but it wasn’t very expensive either – and sometimes elbow grease is all you need to transform a space. This was the side yard at my parent’s house. Like any side yard, it houses pipes and hoses and the air conditioner as well as […]