DIY Built-In Media IKEA Wall Unit with Extra Storage created from an IKEA bookcase. Get a build in look on a budget and even install it yourself. Looking for more IKEA hacks? Create a flat front file cabinet made from an IKEA Kallax. Or go for a high class IKEA hack look with these projects. […]
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Square Foot Gardening and More
Your knees and back are tired of you gardening on the ground! That’s why Cassity and I, designed and built a DIY raised garden bed that you can stand next to, to do all your gardening at counter height. Your back will thank you later. 🙂 This post contains affiliate links. Learn more and read […]
How to Build a DIY Outdoor Octagon Coffee Table with Lattice Legs
Build an octagon outdoor coffee table with lattice X legs. This DIY woodworking plan is made beginner friendly by simplifying the round coffee table shape and traditional interlocking farmhouse X legs into a octagon table top and criss-cross legs. As you spruce up your outdoor spaces, don’t miss how to paint a concrete patio or […]
Build a Custom Banquette Corner Bench
Free up space in your kitchen and add seating with a custom banquette corner bench that you can build to fit your space. It can even add storage if you need that! Other great kitchen ideas that are a great addition to this banquette corner bench: a rustic bench, add a built-in breakfast bar, or […]
Utensil Drawer Organizer – Adjustable and Customizable
Drawers are great in the kitchen, especially when they are all organized! A custom adjustable utensil drawer organizer can keep everything in its place and avoid messy drawers. Works great for any drawer! Looking for other ways to organize your home? Organize a vanity or bathroom drawer with these custom jewelry dishes. Organize the rest […]
How to Install Board and Batten
Learn how to install a Board and Batten wall. We’re here to help you do it yourself with professional-looking results! Come see how to build the bright yellow Swedish Mora Clock and the Dutch Barn Door / Baby Gate, too! DIY Board and Batten Wall Tutorial Materials for Installing a Board and Batten Wall: Boards […]
DIY Entry Table with Cubby Storage
If you have room in your entry for a table and need some flexible storage space, you should make your own DIY entry table with cubby storage! We are big fans of an organized entryway and coat closet area, and we love the flexible storage that large cubbies give our growing family. When we needed […]
DIY Fireplace Makeover Part One: Updating Mantel Moldings
In need of a fireplace makeover? Read and watch how we did ours to get inspiration for your DIY fireplace makeover. This is part one in a series of blog posts and videos showing the progress. Thanks to DAP for sponsoring this post, all opinions are ours. Now Our DIY Fireplace Makeover Begins Since we […]
How to Make a Doll Bed for 18″ Dolls with Matching Nightstand
Make a doll bed for an 18″ doll or a baby doll from just one board! The scraps make a mini doll nightstand or stool for a 2-for-1 easy woodworking project. This DIY doll bed plan is the perfect one board building plan for beginners. As part of our 12 days of Christmas series, I […]
Useful Tips for Customizing Ikea Floating Shelves
Do you love the look of floating shelves, but need a cheaper and easier option? Try this Ikea Hack for turning an simple floating shelf into a Pottery Barn-Inspired showcase wooden ledge shelf! Can I Customize a Floating Shelf? […]
37 Whole Pallet Projects
37 Whole Pallet Projects (no disassembly required!) We’ve found nearly 40 whole pallet projects that you can build *without* taking a pallet apart. These projects use either whole pallets that are augmented, or partial pallets so you make just a couple of cuts, rather than taking it completely apart for your diy pallet project. Why […]
IKEA Hack: Kallax into Flat File Cabinet + Drawers
Come see this IKEA Kallax Flat File Cabinet Transformation. It’s amazing! This IKEA Kallax hack, with 5 individual flat file drawers and one large drawer with faux drawer fronts, is a genius (and beautiful!) way to store arts and craft supplies. Round out your craft room / home office with: Favorite IKEA Hack Desks and Colorful Home […]
5 Tips for Building Easy, Affordable Floating Shelves
When it comes to classic decor, a basic floating shelf is at the top of my list. Whether your style is more rustic, modern, or classic, adding a floating shelf (or two) is doable and beautiful. We have 5 tips for building easy and affordable floating shelves with just 3 boards! Love building? Be sure […]
How to Build a Pallet Wood Wall
We’ll show you how to build a pallet wood wall with this step-by-step tutorial. Mandy Jean Chic shares the tutorial for adding a pallet wall in a small bathroom, but the process is pretty much the same for any wall in any room. Use fence slats, barn wood, pallets, whatever old lumber you can get […]
14 Tips for In-Ground Trampoline Installation
Ever wondered how to dig a trampoline hole? See what we learned and watch our tips for a successful in-ground trampoline installation. We love our backyards and having a great place for our kids to play and work alongside us. My kids are begging for a trampoline, so when my buddy Sam from TrampolineHoles.com was […]
