I have said a time or two that I am a sucker for baskets and love the look of industrial metal ones. Unfortunately, they are not always budget-friendly. Kim of The Kim Six Fix shares a project for transforming dollar store plastic bins into Ballard look-a-likes. This is about as simple as it gets, and Kim says that you would never guess they were … [Read more...]
Rustic Inspired Wood Clock
Rustic decor items can wreak havoc on the checkbook. Lucky for us Mindi from MyLove2Create describes how to make a rustic clock similar to one from Pottery Barn. With some scrap wood and a trip to Hobby Lobby Mindi made the clock for about $20. From cutting the wood, to setting up the roman numerals, the clock project will take several steps … [Read more...]
Oak Table Makeover Combines Style and Function
Do you have furniture in your home that needs a makeover? You have painted the walls and added new flooring, only to discover your beloved table no longer fits the upgrade. Have you found a treasure at the local flea market but are unsure how to make it work in your decor? Gail Wilson from My Repurposed Life shows how she turned an old oak table … [Read more...]
Highly Adaptable Ladder Project
Ladders have come inside and are now part of our decor. A myriad of uses, a ladder adds warmth to a small space. This ladder project may inspire you to make more than one. Liz Fourez from Love Grows Wild shows how to make her ladder using a few basic supplies. If you have a drill, some screws, and a saw, you will be able to construct this … [Read more...]
Mini Chest of Drawers Makeover
Sadie from Sadie Seasongoods bought a really ugly miniature chest of drawers on a thrift store adventure. It had a strange still life painting on the front of a bunch of fruit. Now, most furniture makeovers involve painting some outdated stain but this makeover is more of a makeunder! Sadie sanded off all the offending paint with her orbital … [Read more...]
Essentials for Every Disaster Emergency Kit
Regardless of whether it's tornado season, or you live near a hurricane-active coast, everyone needs to be prepared for whatever emergency comes at you and your family. Don't forget to pack these 10 essential bug-in (or bug-out) items both in your basement and in an outdoor location in case of a fire, and you will be well on your way to being … [Read more...]
Uniquely Functional Secret Shelf
Floating shelves provide storage space and look great while doing it. Jamison, from Rogue Engineer, crafted his own version of a floating shelf that has a drop down shelf for quick access to stored items. Looking to have your self defense weapon** close by in any room of the home? You can safely store these items without having to run to … [Read more...]
Pipe and Rope Shelves for a Boy’s Room
When Erin from Meadow Lake Road was recently challenged to create something with rope, she knew exactly what she wanted to make – a set of pipe and rope shelves inspired by RH Baby & Child. Erin had already been eyeing the shelves for one of her sons’ bedrooms and recreated them with wood, rope, and pipe. I love all the textures going on and … [Read more...]
A Farmhouse Table for the Hub of Your Home
They say the kitchen is the hub of the home. If your friends and family meet here, more than any other room, then this holds true for you as well. This round table, with its chunky legs, will fit perfectly in a farmhouse or rustic decor. Amy from Her Tool Belt saw this table at Restoration Hardware and decided to make one herself. Utilizing … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Sturdy Porch Bench
If you like to make sure that all your DIY furniture is super sturdy then this tutorial is for you! Ashley from Cherished Bliss wanted a bench that would hold up to her kids and the elements while making her front porch prettier. She used 4x4s so it was extra heavy and extra beefy. Isn't the bench beautiful? Apparently the mailman likes it too- … [Read more...]
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