*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. It’s accessory day in the workshop and I’m sharing a few tools that you may find handy in certain situations. The Milwaukee metal cutting saw blade, extra large capacity chalk reel and pivoting flashlight are on deck. Let’s get a closer look at their details. Accessory tools… Read more
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Keep Organized with Husky Tool Bags
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Life is full of bits and pieces of all kinds. When it comes to tools and projects you can bet there will be a bazillion bits and pieces you may need. Today I’m getting organized with two Husky tool bags to help corral all the items. Whether… Read more
Milwaukee Chainsaw
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Spring cleaning has taken on a whole new meaning now that I’m armed with a chainsaw. Give me all the trees and logs! This Milwaukee chainsaw is battery powered but capable of generating the power and performance of a gas engine. A tool review of the Milwaukee… Read more
Easy Closet Shelves
A functional and organized closet makes my heart sing. My son’s closet was a blank slate with a simple hanging rod and one high shelf. This wasn’t doing him any favors in the way of keeping things organize. The solution is simple – easy closet shelves. A DIY tutorial to install easy closet shelves. Make… Read more
Makita Sub-Compact Impact Driver Kit
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Meet the new ultra-compact impact driver. This little Makita 18V fastening solution delivers all the power of its predecessors with significantly less weight. A tool review of the Makita sub-compact brushless cordless impact driver kit. Performance and power of full size driver in a compact version. The… Read more
Basic Farmhouse Style Barn Door
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
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