Why use grout sealer?
Why should you use grout sealer and how do you apply it? Today I’m sharing the how-to and why’s of applying a grout sealer to your tile floors, showers, and backsplashes. I have a love/hate relationship with my ceramic tile floors. I love them because they are beige and hide a lot of dirt, because […]
Using high heat paint to restore a fire pit
Has your bbq, wood stove, radiator or fireplace seen better days? Today I’m testing out using high heat paint to restore a fire pit. Have you tried high heat paint? It’s generally used to repaint an aging barbecue, clean up fire pits, wood burning stoves, radiators, or paint the inside of a wood burning fireplace. […]
How to epoxy a garage floor
If you do one project this summer – THIS is the one! I’m going to show you how easy it is to epoxy a garage floor all by yourself! The results are spectacular and the long-term benefits of durability, ease of cleaning and overall aesthetics make this more than worth the investment. *This post is […]
Lutyen’s DIY Garden Bench
DIY a statement piece for your garden with the free building plans for this DIY Lutyen’s garden bench – made with pocket holes in lieu of fancy joinery – so it’s perfect for the self-taught builder (like me!) I like creating plans and coming up with solutions to fit my specific needs at home but […]
(Faux) Cement Garden Sculptures
Popping in with a quick little DIY that you can make in an hour (including drying time) that will add some whimsy and interest to your garden – check out these adorable (faux) cement garden sculptures! I was at the dollar store the other day – picking up a ridiculous amount of chocolate – when […]
DIY Planter from House Becoming Home
Build your own DIY planter with chippendale accents using the free plans from Angie at House Becoming Home. Each month a group of brilliant DIY bloggers get together and take on a challenge – for the month of May, the challenge was a #DIYOUTDOORCHALLENGE. I wasn’t able to participate this month because of several other […]
Cement Pears
Add a bit of industrial coolness to your decor without mixing up concrete or spending a fortune. Check out how I turned this fake fruit into cement pears for my home decor using just a cement spray paint! I’m working on an awesome workbench for my She-shop. This beauty is 4′ by 8′ with both […]