Learn how to make a DIY wire trellis for a fence, including how to mount a trellis on a vinyl fence! This DIY wire trellis solution is the perfect way to support a variety of climbing plants. See how I made a DIY wire trellis to hang on our vinyl fence Hey all! A few …
Is your blank slate of a backyard overwhelming you and you don’t know where to start? I’m using our new backyard as an example to show you how to plant a garden from scratch that includes perennials, annuals, shrubs, vegetables, and more. Our new backyard & how to plant a garden from scratch One of …
Wondering how to throw a birthday party for your cat? I spent way too much time making party decorations for my cat’s birthday, and I’m sharing all about how I used my Cricut machine to make them! Because if you don’t go over the top for your pets, can you even call yourself a pet …
Learn how to make a DIY fireplace mantel shelf for an easy fireplace facelift! Our modern DIY fireplace mantel shelf I recently shared a post about How to Paint a Stone Fireplace. We moved into a new house that has a fireplace, which I love. But the surround was a mix of a gray stone …
If you’re wondering how to refinish wood furniture but aren’t sure where to start, this is a great beginner’s guide. See the step-by-step instructions and tips from my personal experience below. How to refinish wood furniture: A total beginner’s guide Hey all! I figured for today’s post I would take it back to some basics. …
If you’re wondering how to paint a stone fireplace, check out my tutorial! It’s somewhat tedious but not hard. Learn how I gave my ugly stone fireplace a makeover by painting it and replacing the mantel. Learn how to paint a clunky stone fireplace! Before I get started on this tutorial, first let me acknowledge …
Wondering how to make a DIY smokeless fire pit? We were too! Learn how we used a battery-operated blower to dramatically decrease the amount of smoke our fire pit produces—no engineering degrees required. This is a guest post from my husband Mike. He does a lot of projects that don’t make it to the blog, …
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and gorgeous backsplash solution for your kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, or RV, don’t overlook a peel and stick subway tile backsplash! I’m reviewing Smart Tiles and sharing my installation tips. Peel and stick subway tile backsplash: Smart Tiles review DIY time! I realize it’s been a while since …
Are you new to painting and are wondering which painter’s tape is best? I’m outlining the two main types of painter’s tape and talking FrogTape vs Scotch Blue, as well as which I prefer for my projects. FrogTape vs Scotch Blue…which painter’s tape is best? I have done a lot of painting. Latex painting on …
Elevate your plants with my small outdoor plant stand build plans! These plans use 2×2 lumber and easy pocket hole joinery construction with a cheap painted concrete paver to top things off. See the full free plans here! Check out my small outdoor plant stand build plans! I’m not sure about where you live, but …