DIY Low Bookshelf Plans And Building Tutorial
October 22, 2025
How we built a rustic DIY low bookshelf to store bulk kitchen pantry items. Includes a full building tutorial along with bookshelf plans.
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Should You Sand Between Coats Of Paint And How To
October 20, 2025
Should you spend time sanding between coats of paint? Short answer: most of the time. Explore why it's important and how to do it.
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Paint Color Palette Selections For The Playhouse
September 25, 2025
The playhouse paint colors we chose as a family, how we came to the decision, and tips for choosing colors both kids AND adults will enjoy.
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Overview For How To Build A DIY Pitched Roof For A Shed
September 4, 2025
All the steps and tips for how we built a DIY pitched, gable roof for a shed. From rafter planning to framing, sheathing, shingling, and more.
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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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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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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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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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Is Acclimating Wood For Furniture Building Necessary?
February 20, 2025
As a home owner, amateur furniture builder, and DIYer, is acclimating wood for furniture building necessary? And how do you do it successfully?
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How To Build A DIY Playground Deck In Your Backyard
January 20, 2025
Details on how we built a DIY playground deck. From the supplies and tools used, playground plans, tips and how tos for a budget-friendly deck build.
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Projects Plans And Goals For 2025
January 9, 2025
It's DIY project planning time for our home and gardens. I'm breaking down the big plans and goals for the year from mini makeovers to big DIYs.
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The Best And Worst Of 2024
December 30, 2024
With the close of the year it's time to recap the best and worst DIY, home decor, and gardening projects and posts for the year in superlative form.
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Paintbrush Vs Sprayer For Painting A Playground
November 11, 2024
Which is better when painting a playground, a paintbrush or a paint sprayer? I tried both, and a variety of sprayers, and here is what I found out.
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Budget DIY Mirror Frame Makeover With Rub N Buff
November 7, 2024
A DIY mirror frame makeover how to project. Taking a $5 thrifted mirror, gilding it with gold Rub N Buff, and hanging it over a fireplace.
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