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The Gift of DIY: A Dining Table with a Special Purpose

Welcome to the 10th of our 12 Days of a DIY Christmas. For my day I wanted to share a way you can use those awesome DIY skills to give to others. I love the Christmas season with all of it’s lights and activity and festivities. Of course, it’s also easy to get caught up […]

DIY Modern Plywood Stool

Plywood is actually pretty cool stuff. It’s a terrific option for a lot of builds, but usually you’ll want to find a way to cover those edges. However, if the look you are going for is more modern you can consider leaving them showing. I created this stool using a single 2×4 sheet of 3/4″ […]

DIY Wooden Towel Hook Rack Tutorial

Toddlers and towel bars do not mix. It’s like putting a monkey in a jungle gym and telling it not to hang on things. Did she just compare her children to monkeys? Ya, yep, did that. Anyway, I don’t even like towel bars, so I’m not mad. Nope, I’m happy it broke. Because then I […]

How to trim rounded window corners

You know those people on the HGTV house shows that talk about how they want a home with “character”? You know what they are really talking about? Trim. They are talking about trim work. If your home could use some character, here’s a rather inexpensive way to get it. In this tutorial I am specifically […]

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 […]

How to build a custom kids’ closet

Let me just start by saying this custom kids’ closet has my heart now and forever. Is it narcissistic to say that about my own design and build work? I don’t care, because I love it. The kids do, too, which is fortunate for them or we might have to switch rooms. I want to […]

DIY Hot Chocolate Station

I’ve had it. Summer and I are officially breaking up. Done. Kaput. Going our separate ways…I hope. Call me a wimp, but I’m not one for three digit weather. As a kid, there was nothing better than a blisteringly hot summer day. Now, not so much. So, it may still be over 100 degrees for […]

Positively Perfect Pallet Pumpkins (with free templates)

Anyone else dreaming of fall?! My favorite seasons are spring and fall – you know, the ones that don’t last very long. And nothing says fall like these fun pallet pumpkins. Okay, hot chocolate does. But after that comes pumpkins. This is a simple project with room for endless creativity. And because I like you […]

DIY Garage Upgrade with Rust-Oleum Rock Solid

Rock Solid Floor Coating I started overhauling our garage shop at the beginning of the year, when it looked like this: Guys, I have a thing for organization. This wasn’t terrible – and let’s be honest, I’m a blogger, so I totally cleaned for the photo. What bothered me most at this point […]

Salvaged Wood Beam Round Dining Table

Building this wood beam round dining table with plans designed by my friend Jen Woodhouse is basically a heavens-opened-angels-singing dream come true. I mean… You can pick up the free plans for this table from Jen’s site here. And I just have to add that if you are not already following her on Facebook […]