Cork Board Makeover
I am in the home stretch of a room makeover for my tween daughter! The past week has been about updating her room from hot pink to white – including changing out the caulking on the window, painting all the trim, sanding damage out of the walls and now (finally) decorating. I’m not sure why […]
Scrap Wood Sign – Here Comes the Sun
Good Spring Morning! I hope Easter found you surrounded by loved ones in some beautiful Spring weather? We were lucky; while it was cloudy and threatening to rain, it held off until after our family left and we were able to enjoy an Easter lunch out on the patio. Today’s project has been MONTHS in […]
DIY Nesting Tables – My ReStore Build
Nesting tables seem to be a rarity at thrift stores and garage sales? I don’t know that I’ve ever seen an old set available for refinishing? My search began because I found this picture on BirchLane.com I love the detailing in the ironwork, but at $230 US (down from $420), they are a tad out […]
American Girl Doll Treehouse / Beach house
Build an American Girl Doll (or other 18″ doll) DIY dollhouse / DIY treehouse to keep the imagination going outside. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][Updated 09/07/17: I am including some build plans in this post] Our […]
Woodturning – When artisan meets lathe you get a masterpiece
This isn’t really a DIY post unless you have a lathe.. which after seeing these masterpieces, I’m highly tempted to purchase. My friend and neighbour creates turned wood bowls from the most exquisite cuts of wood. These aren’t everyday dishes that can tuck into the dishwasher after use – we’re talking high-end decor pieces here. Pieces […]
Garage Organization – Easy Garage Shelving
Low on space, but high on “stuff” – try this easy garage shelving to increase your storage capacity and organize your space. My garage is my workshop. When I say “my” garage I mean the half of our two-car garage that I’ve filled with tools, wood, furniture, and paint. The other half is “his garage” […]
Headboard Turned Garden Bench with Rust-Oleum
Turn a damaged, dated and dirty headboard into a gorgeous garden bench with Rust-Oleum® Canada. This project is limited only by your imagination – you can pick up any headboard and footboard (matching or otherwise), in any size from crib to king and paint it in any colour under the rainbow (or paint it like […]