This KidKraft-inspired modern outdoor kids table build easily replicates the popular modern kids furniture style fur under $25! KidKraft-inspired modern outdoor kids table build A few weeks ago, our neighbor gave us her old play house. We’re the third owners in the neighborhood to have it, and Ramona loves it. We have it on the …
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If you’re looking for a kids water table you can DIY, these free build plans for a DIY water table for toddlers are for you! This wooden water table is finished to hold up to the elements and look nice. Free plans to build a DIY water table! Hey all! I’m back at it with …
This post shares free DIY raised dog feeder build plans. Learn how to make a chic, modern DIY dog food stand for the pup in your life! DIY Raised Dog Feeder Build Plans Hey all, boy do I have a treat to share today! I’ve teamed up with Anika from Anika’s DIY Life on a …
This post shares my indoor cat house plans. This easy-to-build piece is both a stylish side table and a cat house—the perfect piece for any cat lover’s room. How to Build a Cute Cat House Side Table Hey guys, it’s been a while since I’ve shared build plans, I know. I was just telling Mike …
This post shares 30 free Kreg Jig project plans that use pocket hole joinery. Tables, shelving, storage cubbies, dollhouses, planters, and more! 30 Great Free Kreg Jig Project Plans to Download Today Hey all! Today I’m sharing a list of 30 free Kreg Jig project plans that use pocket hole joinery. Because I love DIY, …
Looking for information on how to make a toy box? See how I made Tootie’s modern black trimmed-out toy box. How to Make a Toy Box As the majority of people with full-time office jobs and an infant and a need for sleep at night, we are busy. I occasionally give in and just buy …
This post shares my free DIY c-shaped side table build plans! It is the perfect table for your laptop, remote, or drink. C-Shaped Side Table Build Plans Hiya folks. Today I’m sharing the build plans for a quick-and-easy DIY space-saving sofa end table. And if I built it in an afternoon, you know I’m not …
This post shares my DIY modern dollhouse bookcase DIY. Kreg Tool sponsored these build plans. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Dollhouse Bookcase DIY Great news! I’m done a build I’ve been slaving over. It’s always a good day when that happens. Today I am sharing one of my new most favorite …
This post shares my concrete outdoor side table made from pavers. This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Concrete Outdoor Side Table Made From Pavers Did you catch my post a few weeks (or months, I can’t remember!) ago about the outdoor coffee table I …
This post will show you how I made a DIY patio coffee table with a concrete top, except you don’t have to pour any concrete! I used concrete pavers and 2×2 as a much simpler approach. How to make a DIY patio coffee table with 2×2 and pavers! I first made over our tiny backyard …
This article shares the process for making our modern DIY Murphy bed. We followed plans from a top-notch hardware kit and are sharing the tips we picked up along the way. Our modern DIY murphy bed made using a hardware kit! I am so excited to share this project! I’ve been dreaming of having a …
This post shares free build plans for you to build your own outdoor dining table and was sponsored by Kreg Tool. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Build Your Own Modern Outdoor Dining Table Hi everyone! Today I’m popping in to share some build plans I’ve partnered up with Kreg Tool …
How to Make Over Ugly Free Nightstands With Paint! I got these two nightstands from my neighbor for free. He posted them in our neighborhood Facebook group. What was I supposed to do, not take free nightstands? Besides, I was craving a new painting project… One has the drawer on the top and one on …
Want to hide your AC unit outside? Learn how to hide an HVAC unit in your backyard with an easy removable DIY air conditioner screen. Hide your HVAC unit with a DIY air conditioner screen! Hi guys, it’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing the full post on the utilities area …
19 of my favorite painted furniture projects! Hey all! Today is all about painted furniture. I have done a lot of painted furniture and home accessories projects throughout the years, and I wanted to have a spot where I put links to everything for easy reference. So today I am getting together an article with …
This post shares an update of our DIY tree branch cat tree. I’m not famous for anything. But if I wanted to be famous for something, it’d be the DIY tree branch cat tree my dad and I made using real tree branches. (See the full original post here.) Well, it’s now the two-year anniversary …
Looking for a Ready Seal review? I’ll tell you what you need to know! This article contains affiliate links. My unbiased review of Ready Seal Stain and Sealer I’m going to kick things off here with a product review of Ready Seal Wood Stain and Sealer. I want to try to do more of these …
This post shares a yellow painted nightstand makeover using Decoart Americana Decor Satin Enamels paint in Honey Gold. This project was originally completed for DecoArt as part of our ongoing partnership, and I was compensated to complete this makeover. Yellow Painted Nightstand Makeover Today I am sharing the adorable yellow painted nightstand makeover—a cute little …
This post shares all about how to make an Easy DIY bathtub tray! A bathtub tray is a simple way to add more function to your bathroom. Easy DIY Bathtub Tray Hey all! I’m popping in today with a quick tutorial post for how to build and easy bathtub tray. And when I say quick …
This post shares all about how to paint laminate wood shelves. I’m also talking about what I think is the best paint for bookshelves. This post is sponsored by DecoArt as part of the DecoArt Art Room partnership. How to Paint Laminate Wood Shelves It’s about time for another paint project, isn’t it? Today I’m …
This post is about how to build shelves under a staircase. I built my shelves to store craft supplies, but you could easily adapt this concept for anything you need to store in an angled small space. How to Build Shelves Under a Staircase Today I’m sharing my under-the-stairs shelving build plans for the craft/cat/storage/wine/etc. closet. …
Free plans to build a functional shoe cubby! Today I’m sharing free plans to build a shoe cubby as part of our entryway makeover (see update #1 here). Our entryway is a decent-sized space, especially for a townhouse. But we don’t have a coat closet, and the space quickly became a dumping ground for shoes, …
This post shares an Ikea Rast hack idea, including how to add a stained top to an Ikea Rast to make it look like a million bucks! How to Add a Stained Top to an Ikea Rast I’m going to take a break from the tornado of Christmas content and share a post I’ve been …
Choosing a sealant for an unfinished wooden desktop One of the first things I struggled with when I started dabbling in furniture building and refinishing was understanding the difference between polycrylic and polyurethane. I wasn’t sure when it was appropriate to choose one over the other, how many coats I’d need of either, or what …
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. You guys know I love DecoArt! Ikea Rast Makeover: Little Geometric Dresser! Yes, it’s another Ikea Rast makeover. I know there are approximately 5,000 of them on the Internet, so make that 5,001. When DecoArt asked me to use Antique Bronze (one of my absolute favorite colors, if you …
This post is sponsored by Kreg and Kreg’s new DIY project plan website, BuildSomething. Thanks for helping me make my new garage a more functional place to work! New Garage, New Workbench: Simple Two-Level Workbench Out of all of the new house projects I’ve added to my list, a workbench was definitely one of the …
This guide shares tips about how to stain and seal wood and is designer for beginners. An easy guide for how to stain and seal wood I love staining wood. It is such an easy way to give a piece more depth or to add a classic touch to a piece and make it look …
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I’m sharing about Americana Decor Satin Enamels is reliable. Nightstands Makeover With Americana Decor Satin Enamels This is the last in my five-part series of posts where I feature projects using paints …
Make a Raised Plate Shelf & Maximize Cabinet Space You know what’s really annoying? Trying to get a big plate from the cabinet, but the cabinets are so small so the big plates have to go under the small plates, which are under the bowls. And when you try to gingerly slide a big plate out, …
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 gardens. No yard? No problem! You can make it …
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I’m sharing about Americana Decor Satin Enamels is reliable. Trunk Makeover With Americana Decor Satin Enamels Did you catch my recent post on working with DecoArt’s new Americana Decor Metallics line? I …
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, you know that I’ve been a big fan of …
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 bear with me. I will walk you through the …
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 project! I wanted to make a coffee table to …
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 room right now. We’ve been using a painted trunk …
Learn how to make a DIY hairpin leg console table! DIY hairpin leg console table & sources for hairpin legs! This quick and unplanned DIY hairpin leg console table has turned out to be a really great piece. I had a 52-inch piece of wood left over from another project, and it was the perfect size …
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 months ago. They’re both rescues and are very active. They …
This tutorial outlines how to reupholster a chair cushion. Learn how to easily reupholster a chair cushion Earlier today, as I was working on reupholstering the cushion for my new desk chair, I said to Mike, “If you would have told me one year ago that I’d be reupholstering my own furniture, I’d laugh.” And there …