Paint sticks are both economical and easy to work with so I decided to revamp the mirrors in our Master Bedroom and made these paint stick frames. The pattern possibilities are endless so I used the width of the frame (3 1/2″) to determine a chevron pattern of sorts and just keep cutting and adding… Read more
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Tight Spot? Palm Nailer is the Answer
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and contains affiliate links. Ever try to swing a hammer between joists and realize there is not enough space? How about nailing overhead? If you have a tight spot or need to nail overhead you definitely should consider the Ridgid Palm Nailer. First off this little palm… Read more
Master Bedroom Refresh: When to DIY and When to Leave to the Experts
*This post is sponsored by Mattress Firm. Confession time: we had been sleeping on the same mattress for 12 years. It was definitely time for some updates! Longing for a better night’s sleep, I gave the master bedroom a refresh – starting with a new mattress. I may be known for DIY projects, but when it… Read more
DIY Easel for Kids
Welcome to week 4 of the Handbuilt Holiday series! Today Ana and I are sharing an easel for kids complete with blackboard, whiteboard, paper roll storage and open trays for easy access. If you’re new here let me explain a tiny bit, Ana White and I post a new gift build plan every Friday leading… Read more
Dremel Pet Grooming Kit
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and contains affiliate links. Pet owners looking for an alternative to clippers when trimming your pets nails? Did you know Dremel makes a Pet Grooming Kit that lets you safely and carefully grind your pets nails in stages? I’ll be honest we don’t have any pets in… Read more
Toolbox 101: Hammer & Flashlight
* This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and contains affiliate links. Two tools today you might consider for your toolbox. The Husky 500 lumen virtually unbreakable aluminum flashlight and the Milwaukee 22 oz. milled face framing hammer are two great value tools you won’t regret buying. A framing hammer is slightly different than… Read more
Modern House Shaped Desk
If it’s Friday, it’s Handbuilt Holiday. This is Week 3 of the 2017 series and Ana White and I are bringing you this modern house shaped desk perfect for kids and adults. Build a modern house shaped desk perfect for kids and adults. It’s Week 3 of the Handbuilt Holiday series and we have free… Read more
DIY Copper Salt & Pepper Cellars
Who’s thinking about their holiday table? I am and I always wanted individual salt and pepper cellars so I came up with this cutie copper and wood version. And I’m sharing how to make it down below. A DIY tutorial to make salt and pepper cellars using copper plumbing parts. Warm up your holiday table… Read more
Kids Play Grill
Back again with another Handbuilt Holiday gift plan and today it’s a fun kids play grill you can build from wood. Ana White and I are here every Friday to bring you a new gift build with free plans. I absolutely love building all the gift projects and this kids grill was so much fun…. Read more
DIY Play Kitchen
Welcome to the first gift plan build project for the 2017 Handbuilt Holiday series. This first project is a sweet kids play kitchen that is so simple yet completely functional and a nice small size too. A DIY tutorial to build a simple play kitchen. Make this kids kitchen with sink, oven and plenty of… Read more
DIY Hanging Light Fixture
I had envisioned this light fixture in my head years ago and scoured the internet looking to find it to no avail. And although I love to DIY almost everything I tend to shy away from electrical work (and plumbing) for fear of messing things up. But, I finally found an easy solution and built… Read more
Everyday Tools to Consider
* This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Every DIY’er needs tools to get projects done and today I’m sharing four basic everyday tools that could be used to tackle a variety of projects. * This post contains affiliate links below. Let’s start with the circular saw. There are endless situations where you’ll find… Read more