"DIY" Post Archive

Front Porch Decor – Fall 2019

Front Porch Decor – Fall 2019

Well, it's officially fall! With the change of the seasons, a change of decor is always nice too.  Here are some simple and easy front porch decor ideas for you for your fall front porch. You know I like to use what I have, the thought of lugging bins and bins of decor from the basement or attic is no... Read More
Top 10 Best Tools for Your Favorite DIYer

Top 10 Best Tools for Your Favorite DIYer

Well, a bit of a different pace for this post.  I thought it would be fun to pull my top ten best tools from the workshop and do a little review. I really stood in my garage and pulled my favorite tools that I use on almost every project (I'll link to some projects I've used with the tools... Read More
Create a Simple Faux Shiplap Accent Wall

Create a Simple Faux Shiplap Accent Wall

Looking for a unique accent wall that won't break the bank?  I've got an idea for you! This faux shiplap wall was easy, inexpensive and really fun to do.  This started out the makeover for my daughter's room.  My son got a barn wood wall, which we love, but this room I wanted to be bright, clean and... Read More
How to Replace Garden Bench Slats

How to Replace Garden Bench Slats

Has your cast iron garden bench seen better days?  Ours sure had.  It was on it's last legs and either destined for the trash (where I found it in the first place) or a full makeover.  I actually googled "garden bench replacement slats" thinking I could just buy some new slats.  Harder to find than you may think.  But... Read More
Peel & Stick Barn Wood Strips

Peel & Stick Barn Wood Strips

We are chugging along room by room here in the house, and exciting news - I only have 3 more rooms to paint!! I think I'm going to throw a party when I'm done painting all this oak trim white. This time it's my son's room.  I told each kid we needed to do a summer purge, and along with... Read More
Easy Board and Batten | A Bathroom Makeover

Easy Board and Batten | A Bathroom Makeover

This is the guest bathroom in our home.  Our 3 kids share the bathroom, it's a small mauve cave with no natural light and the builder grade orange oak trim and cabinets the rest of the house had.  I don't know what took me so long to get around to doing the bathroom.  No one seemed to care that... Read More