DIY Garden Arbour / DIY Garden Arbor
Whether you are looking to define a walkway or gate, add a climbing opportunity for flowering vines or fruits, or need a stunning wedding backdrop – this DIY garden arbour / DIY garden arbor is both beautiful and perfect for all of the above. I’m sorry I’ve been absent for a couple of weeks – […]
How to replace a screen
Keeping pets in and bugs out – your screen is a summer must. This is how to replace a screen that isn’t doing either. If you have pets or kids, then you’ve likely had damage done to your screens. Actually, this screen was damaged by some wild critter (a bunny I think) that fell into […]
Scrap wood nesting house / scrap wood birdhouse
Robins, cardinals, blue jays and doves prefer nesting boxes to traditional birdhouses. Simple plans for a scrap wood nesting house here. I think robins are the stupidest birds. They are endlessly flying in front of my car, dropping shit bombs as they panic. I just don’t understand this suicidal tendency unless it’s plain ole stupidity. […]
Simple plant stands made from scrap wood
Simple scrap wood plant stands that require only 6 pieces of wood. These and 14 other DIY plant stand options that I’ve made over the years. I was in my She-Shop the other day working on a plant shelf for my Aunt. You’ve seen this “Slatted plant stand for a bay window” a few months […]
Refinishing hardwood floors yourself
Hardwood floors scratched, dinged, dated and looking worn? Refinishing hardwood floors yourself is TOTALLY do-able and will save you a ton of money! See how I DIY’d my dining room floors and saved $1,500! I’m going to start with a sort of disclaimer here… you can TOTALLY refinish hardwood floors yourself, but hiring a professional […]
Re-caulking your shower
Did you know that you are “supposed” to re-caulk your shower/tub about every 5 years? I’m not sure who set the rule and deadline – but if my shower was any indication, it seems an accurate timeline for this chore. Ewwwww!! The close-up makes it look only slightly worse than it was, but even the […]
Gorgeous DIY Wainscoting you can do in a day!
One day to create a spectacular feature wall like this DIY wainscoting (faux board & batten). Tips, tricks, video, costs, and what not to do to DIY your own. Oh guys! This might be one of my favourite DIY’s of all-time! I’ve done the faux board and batten in my bedroom – and I love […]