Confession. I have a woodworker in my home, and I am not afraid to use him. I know there are some crazy crafty talented women out there, that would rock the board and batten themselves, but when I have a perfectly good husband standing right there, why would I? So, my part in this project […]
Home Improvement
15 Creative Things to Hang in Kid Bedrooms
Zap is my almost 4-year-old. He loves dinosaurs. When we moved into our home, we promised him a bed. As sad as he was at 3 years old to give up the pack and play sleep situation in our master bedroom closet, he has adjusted well. I wanted to make his room really cute, since […]
3 Things to Look For in Window Treatments
In our new home, one of my splurges was to order shutters. This is not one of those “DIY on a budget” things- they are expensive. However, I want to live here a long time, and I thought it was worth it. Luckily, my husband was on board, too. We both love them and we […]
Side Table or Buffet Made of Pallet Wood
Pallet wood is super cheap and is the hottest thing in home decor right now. It is super versatile and there are a gazillion things you can do with it. I have seen headboards, wall hangings, crates, coat racks, etc all made out of this cheap stuff. The thing about […]
Creating Custom Curtains With Paint
Lately, it seems like everyone has paint under their fingernails. You can paint upholstery, carpet, fabric, plastic and pretty much everything you can think of. One of the fun realizations I had was that I could paint a perfect window treatment or panel for my house! Sometimes, I get such specific ideas in my head […]
5 Tips Before Using Latex Paint on Upholstery
There are a lot of different methods to painting fabric or upholstery. Painting a rug, or a chair or old patio furniture is a great way to up-cycle used furniture! It’s also a great way to add spark to your home, with less money. You can paint upholstery with fabric paint, or acrylic paints, or even latex […]