Creating a garage workshop on a budget
Setting up a garage workshop can be a rewarding project, providing you with a dedicated space for DIY projects, repairs, and creative endeavours. These tips will help you create a safe, organized and functional space no matter what square footage you’re working with. My Step-Dad, while not an avid woodworker, does enjoy puttering away at […]
My DIY Pantry Makeover
Tired of organizing, re-organizing, packaging, containerizing and re-containerizing your pantry? I was, and I did all of those things – several times – over the years. I finally bit the bullet and decided I was going to DIY a pantry makeover that *should keep things neat and organized from now on. If video is your […]
How to raise your outdoor water spigot
Is your water spigot too low? Has it become buried behind bushes? Do you need a spigot in a different part of your yard? I came across the best solution to all of these problems; a garden hose holder WITH FAUCET!! I’ll start by showing you the dilemma that caused me to search for a […]
Tic Tac Toilet Paper Holder
Looking to practice a new building skill? This Tic Tac Toilet paper holder is fun, functional, AND a great project for learning half-lap joints! Just above beginner level woodworking, but nothing you can’t handle! GUYS! I won Graduate of the Year for 2022 for ALL of the career colleges in Ontario! Talk about Gob-smacked, flattered, […]
Dollar store tea organizer
Two dollar store boxes, two hinges and a pretty ribbon are all you need to make this cute and compact tea organizer. Oh my gosh, I have built SO MANY tea organizers over the years. I’m a chai girl myself, but my Mum likes Orange Pekoe, my daughter likes green tea, if my tummy is […]
Make your own K-cup holder
There are so many K-cup (Keurig/coffee) pod organizers out there that there’s one for just about every need. But none of them hold very many pods. Today I’m showing how I whipped up this K-cup holder that holds 28 pods, but can very easily be amended to hold even more – in a very tiny […]
Labelling your electrical panel
Labelling your electrical panel is important for 4 big reasons: 1. it’s an electrical code requirement 2. for safety. 3. to identify overloaded circuits and 4. to easily identify breakers for DIY or renovation projects We built our house in 2005 and over the years I have done more than a few upgrades to it. […]