When my son was three we visited his uncle’s house for the first time. A week later he was playing with his wooden block toys and recreated what the house looked like. What the?! I mean, I couldn’t have done that. Since then I have been impressed over and over at how much these little […]
Top 10 Projects of 2017 (And a reader poll)
It is a time-honored tradition here in blog-land to recap the year with a good old-fashioned Top 10 post…though, to be perfectly honest, it’s a rather self-indulgent thing, isn’t it? So let’s speak a little more frankly and call this: Some great projects that I worked really hard on this past year and you […]
50 DIY projects to build for kids: Part 3
Yay! You made it to part 3! If you missed the first 1-17 projects they are HERE. And if you missed numbers 18-34 they are HERE. 35. Wooden Blocks by The Created Home 36. Faux Butcher Block Kids Table by Lazy Guy DIY 37. 4 in 1 Activity Table by Addicted […]
50 DIY projects to build for kids: Part 2
Welcome! So glad you came on over for part 2! If you missed the first 1-17 projects they are HERE. To see the remaining 35-50 you’ll have to click one more time. Apologies for that, but it turns out there’s a limit to how much will fit. 50 DIY projects to build for kids: Part 2 […]
50 DIY projects to build for kids: Part 1
Building for kids is one of the most fun things to do as a parent and as a DIYer. Whether it is for your own munchkins or as part of being the greatest aunt/uncle/grandma/grandpa/whatever, kid themed projects are a chance to stretch your imagination, play a little, and not be afraid of color. And there […]
Woodworking Starter Pack: Essential Must Haves
Woodworking Starter Pack: Essential Must Haves Woodworking can be intimidating to break into. Fortunately the woodworking community is extremely welcoming, gracious, and supportive. If you are getting into working with wood, I recommend hopping on Instagram and making friends. It’s one heck of a terrific community. I am at thecreatedhome, come look me up […]
25 Beginner Woodworking Projects
They say the best way to get through writer’s block is to just start writing. I have heard from so many people who want to learn to use tools and try woodworking, but have yet to take that first step. This one is for you. Seriously, pick up that hammer. Or jigsaw. Whatever you have […]
Top 10 Builds of 2016
It’s time for my first ever annual top 10 builds round up. The post where you get a bunch of free plans that apparently other people enjoyed. I started blogging 8 grand months ago, and it’s been awesome. I have worked with some awesome builders, met a ton of incredible people, and produced some projects that […]
10 Amazing Fireplace Makeovers You Can DIY
I get asked about home improvement projects a lot, and the number one area people ask for advice on is…[drumroll]…the fireplace. The fire place serves as a focal point, and even if it is not functional it warms a space and makes it feel more comfortable. Fireplaces are a unique part of every home, and […]
16 Tools Under $16
It may be a bit subjective to call most of these tools, but whatever you call them they are certainly essential items. There are plenty of power tools to spend the big bucks on, but it takes a lot of little things to get the job done right. This post arose out of a recent […]
