DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithPilot #PowerToThePen #CollectiveBias Work from home but no space for an office? Learn how to turn a closet into a home office (plus all the details on the craft room organization!) When I first started blogging I used the computer that was… Read More
You will not believe this before and after of a small farmhouse bathroom remodel. Extra space was added by opening up the shower and using a DIY dresser turned vanity. This post has been a long time in coming, my friends. A looooonnnng time. I promise I’m not exaggerating. We finished our kitchen remodel (took down a wall and gutted… Read More
Disclosure: I received products from Rooms To Go but all opinions in this post are my own! These 5 money saving tips for shopping for new furniture will not only help you stay within your budget but make sure you get the best possible products! Do you dream of new furniture for your home but are lost as to where… Read More
A professional painter shares tips on how to paint over dark walls in your home including preparation, product and how to do it the right way! For much of my 32-year marriage I was a bright color girl in my home decor. I think I spent so many years in college and early work life in bland rooms with cream… Read More
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Stunning before and after pictures show how to remodel a ranch style kitchen by taking out a load bearing wall and creating a new open space. Home is more than just a place to lay your head. More than colors on a wall filled with pretty pictures. Home is the place where love lives, where the people who greet you… 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
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Disclosure: D. Lawless Hardware sponsored this post on How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware but all opinions are my own. Learn how to choose kitchen cabinet hardware whether you’re designing a kitchen from scratch or just upgrading, with tips on finish, size and style. Are you a big picture person? Do you think in broad strokes, with the finished portrait as… Read More
Create an organized and thrifty home office nook in your home with these simple tips on organizing your office space, time AND your life! It seems everyone wants to work from home these days. Ah, the luxury. Leisurely mornings, cup of coffee in one hand, checking emails on the cell phone with the other. Checking off to do lists with… 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