Under window bookshelf

under window bookshelf, under window bookcase, low bookshelf, low bookcase

Do you have windows that are too large or low to fit standard furniture pieces under? Check out this long, low under window bookshelf Chris built. Have I ever told you that I can be a bit of a bully? It’s true.  It doesn’t happen often – but when I want something, I want it. […]

The best sausage rolls in the history of the universe

Sausage rolls, best sausage rolls

I know, you think I’m exaggerating, but if you have an appreciation for a savoury sausage roll with a perfectly flakey crust – then these will blow your mind and you’ll erase all other sausage roll recipes from your mind. I can’t take credit though – Chris made these. Chris made dozens upon dozens of […]

DIY Kitchen Island

DIY kitchen island, DIY kitchen console, kitchen bar

Need a little extra storage space in your kitchen? This DIY kitchen island/ kitchen console can provide extra seating space as well as storage and is a very simple build. My friend needed a bit more workspace and a lot more storage in his small kitchen.  But, and like most of us, there just wasn’t […]

Best Computers for Online Learning

Best computers for at-home learning

Feeling overwhelmed with the upheaval and uncertainty of our school systems during Covid-19?  I’ve put together the top 3 best computers for online learning that will fit the bill whether your child is back in a classroom or at home learning remotely. It’s a new world isn’t it? Not one I’m terribly fond of – […]

Porch Planter Bench

Porch planter bench, porch planter, DIY bench, storage bench, porch bench, DIY planter

Do you have a small front porch?  One that is an easy target for porch pirates?  Whip up one of these porch planter benches in just a few hours to add curb appeal AND create a drop space for deliveries to be hidden away from view. Happy Sunday everyone! I’m finally getting my rear-in-gear and […]

One-weekend backyard makeover – on a budget!

Before photo of backyard makeover

What can you do with $280 (CDN), a weekend and a bit of elbow grease?   How about a COMPLETE backyard makeover?! I love dramatic before and after projects – HGTV has made millions on people like me eating up every program (the beginnings and endings anyways) of incredible transformations done on a budget, as […]