DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Want to know how to paint a kitchen table the right way? Just follow these easy steps and you’ll have a farmhouse DIY project that lasts for years to come! How do you know when it’s time to makeover a piece of furniture or time to pitch it out onto the curb for garbage pickup? Our kitchen table had seen… Read More
Learn how to build a sliding barn door (complete with a pet door!) with this step by step tutorial. Using repurposed wood from an old farm building, this DIY project instantly adds rustic charm to any home! When my husband and I made the ginormous decision to take down the wall between our kitchen and living room and gut the kitchen… Read More
Learn how to build industrial pipe shelves and make brand new wood look old and distressed with these step by step instructions and tips. My readers tell me all the time they struggle with a couple of different universal themes: lack of money and creative ideas! Can you relate? I sure can! From my early childhood days mixing mud pies… Read More
The post How to Install Laminate Flooring was sponsored by Golden Select but all opinions are my own. Everything you need to know on how to install laminate flooring including DIY tips on preparation, tools and installation for a gorgeous floor you CAN do yourself! If you’ve been following along with our recent kitchen remodel (read my best tips for saving thousands of dollars!)… Read More
Don’t throw away that UGLY outdoor furniture! This easy DIY ANYONE can do shows how to spray paint plastic chairs without spending a lot of money or time! The post How to How to Spray Paint Plastic Chairs is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. I like free stuff. Free is good, but sometimes you need to spruce up the free stuff…. Read More
Let me show you how to DIY plank walls with chalk paint because they’re not only drop dead GORGEOUS but they cost under $100! Sometimes when we’re unhappy with our home we feel like we have to completely start over. Go back to the drawing board. Make a huge change, start from a fresh slate. Can you relate? I totally understand… Read More
Anyone else battle with good intentions? Do they mock you, stare you in the face and laugh? Kinda like New Year’s Resolutions you break in the first week. “No, I’ll give up sugar because I want to lose 10 pounds!” ~eye roll~ “I’m going to organize my life this year, always be on time and stay ahead of the game.” What… Read More
This DIY tutorial explains how to make a window table for the rustic look for practically nothing. Great furniture idea for the repurposed shabby chic look. You know how it is. You’re hiding in the minivan and really don’t want to talk to anyone because your hair’s a mess and you haven’t changed out of yoga pants in three days…. Read More
Disclosure: I was compensated by BEHR Paint but the opinions are all mine. I was going to title this post “What if the Painter’s Wife Chooses the Wrong Color?” but I decided that was a wee bit long. If you don’t know by now, I’m married to a painting contractor. We’ve been married a long time. As in A LONG… Read More