(Faux) Cement Garden Sculptures
Popping in with a quick little DIY that you can make in an hour (including drying time) that will add some whimsy and interest to your garden – check out these adorable (faux) cement garden sculptures! I was at the dollar store the other day – picking up a ridiculous amount of chocolate – when […]
DIY Planter from House Becoming Home
Build your own DIY planter with chippendale accents using the free plans from Angie at House Becoming Home. Each month a group of brilliant DIY bloggers get together and take on a challenge – for the month of May, the challenge was a #DIYOUTDOORCHALLENGE. I wasn’t able to participate this month because of several other […]
Laying sod over chips and dust
Can you lay sod over chips and dust? I’m not going to say that I did this correctly, but as dumb luck (and a lot of rain) would have it – my lawn took without having to remove the gravel! If you have kids then you know (perhaps better than others) the transitional nature of […]
Ultimate Workbench – free building plans
I’ve built the ultimate workbench with room for both your table saw and mitre saw (as well as outfeed space) and plenty of storage and room to grow. Free building plans here. My Ultimate workbench has been months in the making and will likely continue to evolve for months to come as my needs change. […]
DIY Game Challenge – Simple Sliding Puzzle
Are you a Survivor fan? We are, so today I’m putting together a simple sliding puzzle to challenge my kids to some good ole’ family fun. Good Monday morning! I’m excited today because I’m participating in the #DIYGameChallenge that Katie at Addicted 2 DIY is hosting. Several DIY bloggers are coming together with ideas an […]
Dog Valley Parkway
If you are familiar with Toronto at all, you will know the major expressway called the Don Valley Parkway. If you live in my neighbourhood, we have an equally chaotic path called the Dog Valley Barkway. Funny sign I was laughing with a friend the other day; we were talking about me being single now […]
Hot Glue Gun Holder
Keep your craft room tidy and surfaces free of hot glue with this simple, scrap wood hot glue gun stand. I post to Instagram and Facebook stories every now and then and was thinking – “but my blog friends can’t see what I’m up to!” so I thought I’d incorporate a short video or two […]