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 …
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Plywood is a great choice to build with, but if you don’t want to deal with exposed stacked sides, here’s how to finish plywood edges for painting. I’ll share two easy ways you can choose from based on your project! Affiliate links below; read more about those here. How to finish plywood edges for painting: 2 easy …
Wondering how to restore a wooden bowl? I’m using a vintage teak bowl I got from my grandmother to show you how to easily refinish an old or thrifted wooden bowl to bring back its luster. How to restore a wooden bowl using my grandma’s teak bowl as an example Hey guys, popping in today …
Not a woodworker or simply don’t have the time but love the look of test tube propagation stations? Check out how to make the easiest test tube propagation stand in just a few minutes! The easiest test tube propagation stand that uses no tools If you’re a woodworker—even a basic woodworker like I am—you might …
Wondering how to waterproof fabric? Whether you want to protect patio furniture cushions, an outdoor pillow, a rope swing, tents, boat upholstery, or something else, you can do it with a simple spray. Here’s how. How to Easily Waterproof Fabric With a Simple Water Shield Spray I feel a little dumb writing this post, I …
I’m sharing a few quick tips about how I vine houseplants on walls, because sometimes trimming those long, healthy vining stems is just too difficult! Affiliate links below; read more about those here. Quick tip: How I vine trailing houseplants on walls Alright folks, quick tip time! I debated whether I should actually write a post on …
Wondering if you can drill drainage holes in a concrete pot? I was, too—and I wondered if I’d need a specialized hammer drill to drill through concrete. It turns out that it’s easy, and you can do it with a regular drill. Learn how. Quick tip: How to drill drainage holes in a concrete pot …
Drilling a hole in a ceramic pot is a great trick to know when you find the perfect pot that needs drainage. Learn how to do it with this tutorial post! How to drill a hole in a ceramic pot Drilling a hole in a ceramic pot—have you done? I thought this would be a …
Today I’m sharing a quick tip about how to clean a candle jar! Cleaning old wax out of a used candle jar is easy, and it’s a great way to upcycle and repurpose glass jars! How to Clean a Candle Jar: Quick Tip Hey guys, I’m popping in today to share a quick tip about …
This post shares how to hang a planter from the ceiling. The method used for hanging heavy objects from the ceiling depends on whether you’re hanging something from drywall or from a ceiling joist. Read on to learn more. How to hang a planter from the ceiling Time for a quick tip post! I have …
Today I’m sharing all about how to hang shelves in an apartment, including the best way to hang floating shelves without damaging the wall too much. How to hang shelves in an apartment Today I am sharing a review of a really fun product that would have come in handy a few years ago when …
This post shares all about protecting unfinished ipe using oil. Ipe is a strong wood, but using oil helps to repel water and keep it looking great for longer. I used ipe on a table top when finished pine couldn’t stand up to the sun our deck gets. Protecting Unfinished Ipe Using Oil Hey all, …
This post shares a quick tip about how to fix an uneven chair leg on a DIY project. It’s quick and easy process that just takes a few minutes and uses scrap wood. If it works for you, it will save you some time by not having to take the piece apart to level the …
Stumped about how to drive pocket hole screws in tight places? Is your drill is too big and your pocket hole bit too long? Try a right angle drill attachment as a solution to reach pocket holes in hard-to-reach areas. How to drive pocket hole screws in tight places Time for another quick tip post! …
This post shares how to caulk hardwood stairs, specifically how I re-caulked cracked stair stringer seams and trim for a beautiful finished look. How to Caulk Hardwood Stairs & Repair Cracked Caulk Hey guys, just sharing a quick little tip on how to caulk hardwood stairs, specifically how to re-caulk cracked stair stringer seams and …
Today I’m sharing how we hide TV cords in a wall! If you’re looking for tips about how to disguise wires from a wall-mounted TV, this post is for you. This post also contains affiliate links. You can read more about that here. Thank you! A quick tip about how to hide TV cords in the …
This article shares how to cover drainage holes in pots, including three different methods to do it! This content contains affiliate links. How to cover drainage holes in pots I recently bought a few cute pots that had drainage holes in the bottom of them but didn’t come with saucers. You could buy little plastic …
This post shares how to remove sticker residue from plastic, specifically how to remove sticker residue from plastic bottles and jars. You can actually use this tip to remove sticker residue from glass and number of other surfaces, too. How to Remove Sticker Residue From Plastic: A Quick Tip I’m popping in today with another …
This article shares tips about how to plant in pots without drainage holes. How to plant in pots without drainage holes Today’s tutorial is all about how to plant in pots without drainage holes! This should be a short and easy one—but, you know, it’s about plants. I have a lot of thoughts on this …
This article offers tips for hanging shades without damaging walls using the DIY insulated blackout shades I made as an example. Let’s chat about hanging shades without damaging walls There are a bunch of different options for hanging shades and curtains, whether they are DIY or store-bought window treatments. We mounted a curtain rod with hardware …