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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Easy Playset Canopy Replacement DIY With Outdoor Fabric
October 28, 2024
Instead of buying a ready made playset canopy replacement, get creative with a DIY playground canopy made with outdoor fabric. Click for tutorial.
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How To Use Bondo To Repair Large Holes In Wood
October 21, 2024
Bondo is an excellent product to repair boards, especially to fill large holes in wood. Click to read firsthand tips and tricks on Bondo wood repair.
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Design Plan For The Laundry Room Renovation Project
October 14, 2024
The design plan, mood board, and accessories plan for a small shared laundry room in a bathroom with moody, vintage themes and rich colors.
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Before Tour Of The Laundry Room And Bathroom Combo
October 2, 2024
We're about to embark on a combination bathroom and laundry room makeover and sharing all the cringe before pictures before tackling this project.
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