Scroll Saw Sign
If you have any familiarity with a sewing machine, then you can use a scroll saw! Check out how I made a custom business logo sign using my scroll saw and some scrap wood. As you may know, I’m in the midst of the Fall 2018 One Room Challenge and I’m working with my friend […]
Demo Day! – One Room Challenge, Fall 2018
Week 2 progress of the Fall 2018 One Room Challenge is all about DEMO DAY (and repair). The bi-annual One Room Challenge (with media partner Better Homes and Gardens) is in Week 2 (of 6) and we’ve made some awesome progress! The ORC is a challenge to completely makeover one room in 6 weeks. We’re […]
One day board and batten
Create a gorgeous accent wall of board and batten in just one day – paint and all! I’ve been working on a board and batten accent wall in my master bedroom this week, and the entire build – from purchasing the wood to the second coat of paint was all done in ONE DAY. Seriously […]
Wall-mounted plate rack
Short on cupboard space or just looking to display your servers and cutting boards? Build this simple wall-mounted plate rack (with drawer) to organize and decorate in one! I’m working with my super-hero Jen Woodhouse today on the building plans for this gorgeous (and functional) wall-mounted plate rack. Think plate racks are just for Grandmas […]
Basement office makeover – One Room Challenge, Fall 2018
It’s time! The bi-annual One Room Challenge (with media partner Better Homes and Gardens) is underway! For those of you that haven’t followed along as I’ve tackled the One Room Challenge before; Theatre Room / Home Gym Home Office The ORC is a challenge to completely makeover one room in 6 weeks. We’re talking flooring, […]
Winterizing the Garage Doors
We tend to think of garage door maintenance come Fall when “Winterizing” is on our minds, but weatherizing your garage doors will protect your home from pests, insects, leaves,water, dirt and extreme temperatures any time of the year. Is the above photo shocking? This is the bottom weatherstrip on my garage door. It’s shifted, been chewed […]
Painted Laundry Room Cabinets
Pick up some Craig’s List cabinets, freshen with a coat of paint and upgrade your laundry room (on a very small budget). I bought these cabinets through MaxSold – a sort of online garage sale – and while they look pretty rough: they were the right measurements to fit where I wanted them in my unfinished […]