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
The creative process is one that doesn't always go as planned. That was the case with this cedar chest makeover. I thought at one point I had just about ruined it, but I kept going and changed the direction and I have to say, I love how it came out.
I wanted to share the thought process behind this makeover,... Read More
My neighbors build a beautiful new deck last summer, but couldn't find the right coffee table to fit the space. So, I built one! I love building furniture, it's a process for sure - and I have a lot to learn, but building something from a few pieces of wood is immensely gratifying. This DIY outdoor coffee table didn't... Read More
Today's project is an unusual twist on a reclaimed wood desk. I don't know about you, but when I think of rustic, reclaimed wood furniture I think of piece with a ton of texture, but that's really hard to work with and not all that practical for creating furniture with. BUT this has to be the easiest reclaimed wood... Read More
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
