I live in a primitive saltbox farmhouse so I don’t feel guilty for one second hopping on the farmhouse style train. In keeping with the aesthetic I built a basic farmhouse style barn door for my son’s bedroom. This door is a very easy build with just a saw, drill, wood glue and screws and… Read more
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Building Built-Ins the Easy Way
Making your home function to the best of its ability is quite a lofty goal but with a little muscle and determination you can achieve amazing things! Building these built-ins not only improved the functionality of my son’s bedroom but makes me feel like anything is possible. A tutorial for building built-ins the easy way… Read more
Bosch 40′ Green Cross Line Laser Level
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. We like things level and plumb. It’s human nature to keep things straight and balanced to match our equilibrium. Hence when installing anything in your home or work space you need a tool that delivers precision and accuracy for leveling. A tool review of the Bosch 40′… Read more
Spring Sign with new Americana paint colors
*This post is sponsored by DecoArt. Dreaming of Spring over here while it snows – again. On the bright side all this cold weather makes me appreciate Spring that much more. Let’s celebrate the season with a Spring sign painted with the newest Americana acrylic paint colors. Add a touch of Spring with a simple… Read more
Wall Art with Galaxy Glitter Paint
*This post is sponsored by DecoArt. There’s a time and place for glitter and today that place is on this fun wall art decor project. It’s true I don’t use glitter a whole lot because it tends to travel everywhere but this new Galaxy Glitter paint from DecoArt stays put. Having control over the glitter… Read more
Wood Lantern Centerpieces Free Plans
The wait is over. A huge thank you to all the readers for your continued support for my wood lantern centerpieces project post. It’s been one year since my friend’s wedding when I made the lanterns and I am finally sharing the free plans for all four sizes of wood lanterns. A DIY tutorial to… Read more
DeWalt 12″ Compound Miter Saw & Bluetooth Speaker
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. The absolute number one tool I recommend for anyone wanting to tackle projects is a miter saw. This tool is invaluable when making things with wood and I use it on nearly every building project. A tool review of the DeWalt 12″ double bevel sliding compound miter… Read more
Easy on the Knees: Husky knee pads
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. When thinking about safety gear we tend to focus on the eyes, ears and mouth but don’t forget about those knees! Before you tackle that next flooring project, or any project where you may spend time on your knees, consider wearing knee pads and make it easy on… Read more
Husky Framing Nailer, Hose & Air Compressor
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Tools that work together like an awesome sports team make tackling DIY projects so much more enjoyable. If you’ve been following me over on Instagram stories you know that I recently ripped out the old built-in cabinets in my son’s bedroom and I am now in the… Read more
Ridgid Brushless Hammer Drill Driver Kit
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. From time to time I share tools from The Home Depot as part of the Tool ProSpective. Today I’m giving the Ridgid 18V octane cordless, brushless 1/2″ hammer drill / driver a whirl and sharing the details with you. It’s not often I need a hammer drill… Read more
DIY Scrolled Bookends (Boston team logos)
My nephew, who lives near Boston, is a big sports fan so I decided for his birthday I would make a gift that’s both useful and fun. I opted to cut out his favorite team logos on the scroll saw and attach the logos to wood bookends for a one of a kind gift. A… Read more
Diablo Circular Saw Blades
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Having the correct blade for the project makes all the difference. Today we’re talking about the Diablo 6 1/2″ ultra finish and demo demon circular saw blades, why and when you will need them for your next project. Two Diablo 6 1/2″ circular saw blades for your… Read more