Are you planning on painting a wall and wondering: Do I need to choose the most expensive type at the hardware store? Do I need to prime my wall before…
This post describes how to use gel stain over a previously stained and finished wood dresser. You don’t need to strip or sand away the old finish, as gel stain…
I stumble across chairs with broken seats, particularly broken caning, all the time. Often, they are in great shape except for the seat, which makes them an inexpensive option to…
Kitchen remodels are expensive, especially if you choose to gut and replace the cabinets. To save a lot of money, you can simply replace your cabinet doors with solid wood…
It’s easy to make wall mounted desks for kids and adults alike by cutting the ends off on an old table and attaching it to the wall. The desks take…
Follow this easy tutorial to make your own raised garden beds using cedar wood. Once the raised beds are made, fill them with this easy DIY soil mixture to allow…
There’s still hope for chairs and benches with broken caning. This is one easy way to repair a piece of furniture with missing caning and give it a farmhouse look.…
Small entryway? No problem! This DIY coat rack takes up only a small amount of wall space, but still adds a decorative touch to the room. Plus, it reuses old…
We’ve lived in this house for over 12 years, and this room has frightened me since day one. It’s large, it’s awkwardly laid out, and it had a very tall,…
This antique cabinet was in major need of repair with water damage, peeling veneer, and a funky smell. After repairing the veneer, painting the cabinet, and adding some decorative paper…
This easy upcycled project will help bring pollinators to your backyard by providing mason bees with a place to lay their eggs. This DIY bee hotel is made from paper…
Welcome to the third week of our living room makeover for the One Room Challenge! We’ve tackled the most difficult project on our to-do list for this room: painting! Now,…
This antique possum-belly baker’s table with a broken drawer was the perfect candidate to be refinished into a unique desk. Using milk paint gives it authentic green finish. This post…
I’m excited to be participating in another round of the One Room Challenge, where bloggers and designers update a room in their homes in just 6 weeks. I’ve joined in…
This DIY succulent planter was created using an old trinket display case found at the thrift store. With a little paint and some faux succulents, it’s a planter that can…
This modern wreath made from a thrift store plate charger is the perfect base for an easy to make DIY spring wreath. (For all practical purposes, I’m calling this a…
I’m sick of snow. I’m tired of hats, coats, and mittens. I don’t want to see my breath outside any longer. I am ready for SPRING! I think the arrival of…
This pantry organization project was virtually free and now allows me to store a ton of dried food and homemade mixes. By reusing old glass jars, using these free printable…
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