I’ve been on a mission this year to give my boys more gifts that spark imagination instead of clutter — and if you’re a parent, you know the toys that actually last are the ones the kids can climb on, jump off, flip over, and somehow turn into six different things by dinner. So for Christmas, instead of my usual holiday craft projects like my Advent Calendar or DIY Christmas bells, I decided to build them each a wooden rocker balance toy — part seesaw, part balance board, part indoor energy-burner for rainy days. And honestly? It was WAY easier to make than I expected plus it can be accomplished…
DIY Basics
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Spice Jar Organization for a Tidy and Functional Kitchen
Some times the small little projects can make a huge impact. A perfect spring cleaning project to get one area in your kitchen organized is to go through the dreaded spice cabinet! It never fails, you will have multiple bottles of the same thing because this area is never put together. Meaning nothing is found when needed. The small task of getting clear jars to coordinate all of your spices into matching jars with labels is a small task that will make a huge impact. A Video of Mine Complete One thing you will need to do is empty out a drawer. I chose to use the one that is…
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Budget Friendly Bathroom Vanity Makeover for under $399!
You want to upgrade a bathroom vanity space but not break the bank? I will show you how you can do so in just a day or weekend with a few minor upgrades. I did this project for my brother and sister in law while they were gone camping one weekend. They had just paid to have the shower in their main bathroom completely redone and the vanity just outside the pocket door was not up to speed with the newly designed shower. Never underestimate the power of paint and changing out the “jewelry” in a space! I linked everything below along with the full budget breakdown. The quick and…
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Curated Tile Line with the Tile Club
Never in my wildest dreams, or maybe my wildest (where my Santa Clause movie lovers at?!) did I think I would be saying I have a curated tile line! You all have seen me partner with Tile Club on multiple projects in the past. Like when I used their picket tile below in the Prowler renovation! Mint Green Palisades Picket Tile in the Prowler renovation! Or when I did a boujee home gym renovation for my parents, I added this statement piece wall above the weight storage I built. This completely changes and elevated the space!! Luna Arc Celadon tile in the home gym renovation Most recently, I teamed up…
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DIY Easy Bath Caddy to turn your tub into a retreat!
A simple way to elevate your bathroom is to create a bath caddy! You can get way more technical and fancy things up with different materials or moulding. However, I wanted to show how you can easily get the same vibe by using inexpensive material with this easy quick project, anyone can tackle! I made this in under an hour and I promise you can too! Materials: 1×8 2×2 Miter saw Tape measure Titebond wood glue Pin Nailer Wood stain of choice (I used Special Walnut) Sealer Step 1: Measure the distance across your tub from outer edge to outer edge. This will be the length you cut your 1×8…
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Simple DIY Tilt Out Trash Bin – Convenient and Hidden!
When we were renovating this 1970 Travel trailer, the old furnace was not working and needed to be removed. This left me with a big vacant opening under the fridge to figure out what to do with. After weeks of avoiding the area I finally came up with the most perfect solution, a tilt out trash bin! Not only would it keep it out of the way yet easily accessible, it also had the old vent which would prevent it from getting “musty” in there! So let me break down this simple build although I will leave out specific measurements as you will need to measure your space to fit…
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Top Five Must-Have Beginner Tools for Every DIY Enthusiast
When I was starting out with small projects I pretty much stuck with an impact driver, skill saw and brad nailer. As I have progressed, I have slowly acquired more and more tools. You know what they say, “you are only as good as the tools you have” and there is a lot of truth to that! Although many things can be done with some basic tools that I have come to not be able to live without! As you begin your DIY projects, having the right tools in your arsenal is essential. To help you get started, here are five must-have beginner tools that will make your projects a…
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Beginner Friendly Batten Wall with Floating Shelves
Sometimes I get an idea stuck in my head and I cannot rest until it has been completed! Well that is how this project came to be and it made the biggest difference in this space. It accentuated the arch in the ceiling and really draws the eye up making it feel so much more grand in here. I was able to pull this project off in ONE DAY and that is because this is a fairly straight forward beginner DIY. Materials for Batten Wall: (6) 10ft 1×4 MDF Primed Boards (9) 8ft 1×4 MDF Primed Boards ***(you can do smaller or wider boards depending on your space and the…
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“Crafting Your Custom Bookcase: A DIY Guide for Building Functional and Stylish Bookshelves
Last year during the One Room Challenge we renovated our sunroom into a home office. We needed storage and the only feasible place was on the side walls which acted as a walkway into the room out to the back patio. Needless to say whatever I did needed to be narrow. That is why I had to create a custom storage unit. I will walk you through how to create these custom bookshelves that have madethis space have almost a library feel. The height makes the room feel so much more grand. The best part is you can modify the materials and measurements needed to make this. I used upper…
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Illuminate Your Space with Style: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Sconce
Lighting not only brightens your space but it gives it life with the tone of bulb you choose to the style of the fixture. It is like the jewelry of your room and sometimes is overlooked. While overhead fixtures and table lamps provide general illumination, wall sconces play a unique and versatile role in creating a well-lit, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. It can give mood lighting to a space and make things cozy. I think that lighting can make or break your space and I absolutely love adding accent lights to a space. In this post I will go through my guide of selecting the ideal sconce to complement…
