My outdoor console table made using 2x4s and pavers! Hi all! Today I’ve got an outdoor build for you—I’m sharing the steps for how I made an outdoor console table using a combination of wood and concrete pavers. I love using concrete pavers for outdoor builds to help keep them sturdy and to keep costs …
DIY Projects

DIY Projects

Our DIY behind-the-sofa skinny console table…with power! I have yet to share a full post documenting the basement finishing project we took on. I have a lot of photos and content to sift through first! I did share a post on Our Review of the Flooret Modin Flooring we put in the basement, and that …
This post was sponsored by Cricut. I’ll be honest—I have traditionally not loved working with stencils because I find it super hard to get clean paint lines. No matter how hard I try to paint carefully and how much tape I use to hold them in place, there is always paint bleeding and smudging. However, …
It’s been a while since I have designed something from scratch myself and made it! I am not terribly great at using the 3D modeling software SketchUp, but I am trying to get better at it. So I thought a potting bench would be the perfect project to practice on. It might have taken me …
We installed Flooret’s luxury vinyl plank flooring! I’ve been sharing progress on our partial basement finishing project via my Instagram stories for a few months now. After getting a quote for $57k to hire everything out, we decided to project manage it ourselves instead to save some money. And to do a lot of the …
Can you paint vent covers so that they complement your wall colors better? Yes, you can! And it makes a huge difference. Learn the easy steps in this post. How to paint vent covers to match your walls Hey everyone! Today we’re getting back to some DIY basics with an easy project I just completed. …
Hey all! Today’s article is all about a quick thrifty win we had recently. And it’s also the story of a couch. A once beloved couch turned old, stained, and ratty—but that I was able to transform into a brand new piece quickly and easily. When a couch get old, I think the first thing …
Use these modern buffet-style cubby storage plans to make the perfect storage that’s both functional and gorgeous! Designed to fit common-sized storage bins and boxes. My new modern buffet-style cubby storage plans I recently posted about a wall I’ve been slowly working on in our house. First we replaced the closet doors, then painted, then …
Hey all! I figured for today’s article I would take it back to some basics. Since we moved, I’ve been doing some thrifting and acquiring some new pieces for the house. And because this house was built in the 60s, it is perfect for older pieces. I found the table I’m working on in this …
One of my most popular posts is one about how to strip and finish tree branches to bring inside for decor. I did this post as a complement to my larger DIY cat tree made out of real branches project. Our cat tree is still going strong, so I’m pretty confident with my process of …
This post shares my DIY above the door plant shelf as a solution to increase my space for plants and help to disguise a doorway without trim. I’m also sharing a few other updates we’ve made in the space, including replacing the bifold closet doors, painting the Tricorn Black accent wall, and added a mirror …
Coming to Frederick, Maryland for some antiquing? I’m sharing the details about some of my favorite vintage, secondhand, and antique shops in Frederick! From big warehouses to smaller, more curated shops, there’s something for everyone. I feel like I am lucky to live in an area that people travel to for good antiquing and thrifting—Frederick, …