Thrift Store Lamp Makeover DIY Using Rub N Buff
August 18, 2025
A DIY lamp makeover using Gold Leaf Rub N Buff that adds age and patina to the thrifted find. Click for all the details and lessons learned.
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Custom DIY Open Pantry Makeover Before And After
August 11, 2025
Before and after of an open shelf, DIY pantry makeover. Includes space for dry goods storage, lesser used kitchen items, cookbooks, and more.
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Playhouse Project Update August 2025
August 4, 2025
Playhouse building progress for August 2025 including roofing, replacing a floor, framing, siding, installing a round window, and more.
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Strategies For How To Recover Your Lost Creativity
July 28, 2025
It happens. Your creativity is lost in the woods and you can't find it. I've been there...often...and am sharing strategies to find it.
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DIY Plans To Convert A Shed To A Kids Playhouse
April 7, 2025
Includes the floor plans for updating a shed into a playhouse along with a step-by-step outline for the project, from updating floors, to roof, and more.
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Seed Starting Mix Vs. Potting Soil: Which To Use?
March 31, 2025
When I started gardening I didn't know the difference in seed starting mix vs. potting soil. Explaining the difference and why gardeners use both.
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Tips For Decluttering Books To Downsize Your Collection
March 27, 2025
Need ideas for decluttering your book collection? This post has tips for decluttering books including fiction, children's books, references, and more.
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Comparing Dark Stain Colors On Douglas Fir Wood
March 24, 2025
Ever wonder what different dark stain colors look like on douglas fir? With and without wood conditioner? We show you ALL the colors in this post.
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How To Organize Seeds Easily In A Photo Organizer
March 10, 2025
Ideas and tips for how to organize seeds in a photo organizer. Create a DIY seed organizational system that works for you and the way your garden.
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A Country Girl’s Guide To Mud Season In Vermont
March 6, 2025
Just what is mud season in Vermont like and how to survive it? From sneaky tips to make it easier and ways to escape (spoiler...it involves maple).
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Meet The Pantry Zone In Our Kitchen We Have Yet To Get Right
March 3, 2025
Meet our dysfunctional kitchen pantry zone, what's not working, and the plans we've come up with to create a more beautiful and functional pantry.
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2025 Kitchen Garden Grow List
February 27, 2025
Sharing all the vegetables and varieties we are growing in our kitchen garden this season, focusing on production and fresh eating for our family.
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