Follow these easy tips to caulk like a pro and take your trim work and woodworking to the next level
My Perfected Stripping Process
Easily strip wood with this basic, tried and true process
Garage Storage and Organization: Projects and Solutions
I’m always inspired by organization this time of year, especially for one of the hardest working spaces in our house… the garage. I’m sure anyone who has stepped foot in my garage is wondering why in the heck I would write a post on garage organization. It is no doubt a place where I have…
The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide
Welcome to the Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide! Lighting often goes overlooked as an easy way to update the look of a room… maybe it’s the cost, since lighting can go as high as the stars price-wise, or maybe it’s a an assumption that you would need to call in an electrician… whatever it is, overlook no…
Faux Shiplap Tips: Part 2!
One of the major aspects of my bath refresh (check that out here!) was the faux shiplap. This was my third time installing this, and each time I’ve gotten better. If you didn’t see part 1 of these tips, check that out here. Chisel it, just a little bit! Don’t be afraid to go old…
Faux Shiplap Tips
I’ve long wanted to install some faux shiplap… you know, horizontal strips of plywood tacked to the wall t mimic real shiplap, the signature of home fashion icon Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper? Now granted, nothing can match real shiplap: beautiful wood, perfect grooves, real texture and dimension. But I also can’t match the cost…
Thanksgiving Series Wrap-Up
Is anyone else feeling it? That excited feeling that starts creeping in this time of year in eager anticipation of the special season ahead? Putting together these Thanksgiving ideas has certainly warmed me up from the inside. I am one of those people who hates the phrase “I’m looking forward to…” because at the very…
Thanksgiving Series Part 3: Prepping Your Home
Welcome back! Did you catch our casual tablescape yesterday and the dressier setting on Monday? Hopefully you are inspired with new ideas for Thanksgiving décor! Today and tomorrow we are switching gears to prepping your home and dinner so you are ready to put the focus where it belongs: on giving thanks with your loved…
7 Mistakes to Avoid when Glass Drilling
While making my farmhouse light fixture, I tried drilling through glass for the first time, and it was kind of exhilerating! I loved the grind of the bit through the glass. It did, however, take me some trial and error to get the piece right. I thought I’d share what I learn in case it…