Looking for an unbiased Joybird sofa review? I bought the Denna single arm chaise in velvet Royale Gunmetal, and I’m providing my review of the ordering process, shipping, and the couch itself. Are Joybird sofas worth it? Here’s my unbiased review. I recently got our living room sofa from Article, an online furniture company. And …

Hey all—today’s post is one that has been frustratingly a few months in the making. Why? Because it’s one of those projects that I thought would be easy but actually took a while to get right. We’re talking about making seed paper. Seed paper uses moistened and pulverized (or blended) paper. While the paper is …

Don’t overlook a peel and stick subway tile backsplash for a quick improvement to your home! I’m reviewing Smart Tiles and sharing installation tips. This post contains affiliate links. Peel and stick subway tile backsplash: Smart Tiles review It’s been a while since a good DIY…trust me, I’ve been doing them. But we have been …

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 …

Learn how to shop online estate auctions and sales—it’s the perfect way to snag some beautiful pieces for your home, and it’s fun! Wondering how to shop online estate auctions and sales? By popular demand from folks in my Instagram Stories…I am writing a post all about how to shop online estate auctions and sales! …

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, …

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 …

Learn how to make a simple window perch for kitties! How I made our DIY cat window perch Hey all! One last DIY for a little while…I’m starting a new job, but I wanted to eek in one last project! It’s a DIY cat window perch. If you’re just finding my website, I have two …

I have some gorgeous DIY indoor plant stand plans to share today! I built this wooden plant stand out of scrap wood, and it’s an easy woodworking project you can replicate today. Learn how to create more room for plants! DIY indoor plant stand plans—tiered stand with plenty of room! It’s a DIY! I know! …

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. Affiliate links below; read more about those here. FrogTape vs Scotch Blue…which painter’s tape is best? I have done a …

Learn how to make a DIY monitor stand with my simple tutorial! Learn how to make an easy DIY monitor stand Using a monitor stand is a super easy way to free up space on your desk while also giving your work area a sleek look. I don’t have a small desk, but I like …