This post originally appeared as a guest post on Today’s Creative Life. Make sure to check out Kim’s awesome site full of TONS of DIY ideas! How to make lavender-scented dryer bags Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? We used to live a 5-minute walk from one when we…
Wondering how to keep squirrels off your balcony garden? Here’s how I do it using a DIY spray approach! Here’s how I keep squirrels off my little garden… I absolutely love my apartment balcony garden. This is the first time we’ve have a balcony sunny enough…
I’ve got some seriously awesome herb production going on in my balcony garden. So much that I’ve started to harvest and preserve many of them so that we’ll be able to enjoy them all winter. I used to think that drying your herbs was the only…
Learn how to build a vertical balcony garden, the perfect project for small-space gardening! I created this project as a way to grow more herbs and veggies on my small apartment balcony. Learn how to build a vertical garden for your balcony! Let’s talk about balcony…
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This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I share is reliable. $10 Tables Makeover With Americana Decor Metallics If you’ve ever checked out any of my past furniture refinishing projects,…
My DIY raised cat bowls project will help you create a beautiful feeder for your spoiled kitties! DIY elevated cat feeder plans I’ve really been on a kick with projects for my cats (did you see my DIY cat tree using real tree branches?!), and I…
I have wanted to make a cat tree with real branches for a long time. It’s one of those projects that’s been bubbling up on my dream project wish list for a while. I am ecstatic with the finished tree! This is a long post, so…
Today I’m teaching you how to treat tree branches for indoor use. Learn how to clean and remove bark, as well as how to finish branches for decor and crafts. How to treat tree branches for indoor use Today we’re talking about how to finish branches…
Learn how to make a butcher block coffee table from scratch! How to make a butcher block coffee table I’m really excited to finally share this one, because I’ve been working on it bit by bit for weeks. This is my butcher bock coffee table DIY…
This article shares a tutorial walking you through how to paint a doormat. How to paint a doormat Would you believe that I have actually never owned a doormat? Now that I think about it, it’s kind of weird, but we’ve moved so often over the…
Learn all about joining wood planks for a tabletop! It’s easier than it might sound, and it’s a skill that can help you make beautiful furniture. How to join wood planks together for a tabletop I’m working on building a new coffee table for my living…
Learn how to make a hanging indoor garden with my tutorial! Learn how to make a hanging indoor garden This project started out as a hanging herb garden, not a hanging cactus/succulent garden. I’ve wanted to have a garden for a long time now. Unfortunately, apartment…
Today I’m sharing how I made DIY insulated window coverings using only basic sewing skills! How to make DIY insulated window coverings One of the best things about our new apartment is that it has TONS of windows. It isn’t a new building, though, so the…
This tutorial shares my DIY cat condo using Ikea tables—and no power tools! How to make a DIY cat condo using Ikea tables! We have two very spoiled kitties named Henry and Blanche. Henry is almost 2 years old and Blanche just turned 1 a few…
Learn how to put a wick in a candle without using wick stickers. How to put a wick in a candle with no special tools I love making candles–see my DIY beeswax and coconut oil candles tutorial! Making them is actually pretty easy. But setting the…
This tutorial will teach you how to make homemade wax melts using leftover candle wax! Learn how to make homemade wax melts! You know what’s really annoying? When you burn a candle all the way down to the bottom of the wick, but there’s still an…
Learn how to print your photos on engineering prints to use as wall decor! Learn all about using engineering prints as large-scale decor! I’m jumping on the engineering print bandwagon! Apologies in advance to my photographer friends, but the truth is, wall art and high-quality photo…
Making beeswax candles with coconut oil is an easy way to dip your feet in to candle making—this article shares my recipe! Beeswax and coconut oil candles recipe Have you ever heard of Burt’s Bees? Burt’s products are popular for a reason. Many of them are…
We’ve been considering getting a second cat for a while now, but we were really worried how Henry would react. When we brought little Blanche home from the shelter, she had a serious sinus infection. So, coupled with the fact that Henry wasn’t too sure about…