DIY Quilt rack – double hanging

DIY blanket rack, double blanket rack

A convenient and pretty way to store and display your blankets, this DIY quilt rack is made up of 3 rectangles of wood. Remember my simple blanket rack I shared with you about a month ago?  I love it and it’s absolutely perfect for my family room, but I wanted to try a second blanket […]

Lawnmower Storage / Snowblower Storage

snowblower storage, lawnmower storage, snowblower stand, snowblower shelf, lawnmower shelf

Have large equipment in your garage or shed that is taking up needed space?  This simple lawnmower storage stand / snowblower storage stand puts the out-of-season tool up and out of the way creating double storage on the same footprint!!  I can’t believe it’s only May 7th! I have been hauling ass for the past […]

How to build mudroom storage (built-ins that aren’t actually built-in!)

mudroom before picture

Do you have a mudroom that houses more than just coats and shoes?  I needed to incorporate a LOT of storage into ours, including room for a fridge, so I came up with a plan for how to build mudroom storage that looks like built-ins (but aren’t really built-in at all!) I want to start […]

Freestanding coat rack with shelves

painting a coat rack

You don’t need to have a fancy mudroom or a lot of space to keep kids’ gear organized and tidy for back-to-school…  this freestanding coat rack with shelves (I’m so excited about the shelves) offers a lot of storage on a very small footprint and the best part is you can build it really inexpensively […]

#OrganizeThis – Small parts bins

Workbench bins, screw storage, DIY storage bins, bolt bins, small parts bins

Get your workshop organized without breaking the bank by making your own small parts bins to house screws, nails, bolts, and hardware – better still, attach them with a french cleat system for easy removal and return. Good morning everyone! It’s a GREAT morning – mainly because I’m part of a group challenge today called […]

10+ Ways to Use a Shower Caddy

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I came across this cute little shower caddy at the dollar store the other day and I couldn’t help but think about what a great (and super-inexpensive) organizing solution this little baby is. Think I’m nuts? Let me show you just a few – because I’m sure there are dozens more – ideas for using […]

Before & After – Lockers

Vintage lockers, school lockers, metal lockers, bank of lockers, locker makeover

I read an article where a person was looking for pantry ideas; her home didn’t have one, and she wanted something she could put in her kitchen, but without a hefty built-in price tag. Her solution ended up being lockers. She retrofitted them with shelves and painted them a bright colour and they were AMAZING! […]