I’ve thought long and hard about what kind of tiling tutorial to bring you in this, the third week of the One Room Challenge. And here’s what I think I know about you, person reading this. I think you are a competent DIYer who found your way here because you need to learn to tile. […]
A DIY guide to waterproofing your bathroom
We are currently in the middle of renovating our master bathroom due to a water leak that caused mold growth and wood rot to the walls and floor. That’s not a pleasant thing to happen by any means, but we have learned a lot from the experience, and I want to share some of those […]
How to Remodel a Bathroom
Hello! We are the Milnes, and we like long walks down the tool section of Home Depot, the smell of sawdust, and knocking down walls. We are remodeling this bathroom, which is kind of an understatement as you can see. Come along with us, this will be fun. So you’ve decided to remodel your bathroom. […]
Box Joint Dog Murphy Bed
Once upon a time I had this brilliant idea to build a dog murphy bed. Genius! Brilliance! Surely this was something the world had NEVER SEEN! Nope, turns out it’s been done before. So much for that. But most of the plans are for little dogs. WHAT ABOUT THE BIG DOGS, HUH?! WHAT ABOUT THEM?! […]
DIY Modern Doll House Furniture
When I was a kid my best friend and I would regularly tote our Barbie collections back and forth between our houses…that is until I got the Barbie Dream House. And then, well, you know. Later, as an adult I realized something – for me playing with Barbies was not about some sort of plot […]
How to work with reclaimed wood
For many of us, reclaimed wood is our gateway to the world of woodworking. Be it wood from the side of the road, pallets collected from the back of businesses, or 2x4s ripped out during a remodel, creativity blossoms when materials speak to us. Long associated with the terms “rustic,” “farmhouse,” or “shabby,” reclaimed […]
Working with DIY Concrete Counter and Table Tops
Before we get started I feel the need to clearly state that I am no expert. What I can offer is my humble experience creating three projects: 1. A small countertop using a basic bag of inexpensive concrete 2. Specialty concrete mix for creating furniture 3. A full kitchen worth of countertops using Concrete Countertop […]
DIY Doggie Door Deck (Free Plans)
We believe in spoiled puppies around here. Because, let’s be honest, it is really fun to build for kids and dogs. So when we were presented with the problem of a random hole drilled into some siding at an investment property I decided it was the perfect opportunity to create a doggie door deck that […]
How to Paint Your Home’s Exterior
Hiring a company to paint your home can be expensive. But is this a DIY task? Absolutely! With the right preparation and a good plan, you can get the same results for a lot less so you can spend the savings on…well, if you are anything like me – another house project. I’m partnering with […]
Simple Steps to a Front Door Upgrade
You know what color always always always looks good no matter the house? A black door. Classic. Elegant. Grown up. There’s something deliciously perfect about a black door. If color is more your thing, a black door provides the perfect background to go crazy with porch-y accessories. That all said, I have no idea […]
