Fun fact: when I originally wrote this post in 2018, I had VERY LITTLE of anything DIY-related figured out. I thought that maybe the rest of the world already knew how to attach a window box to siding and would think I was stupid for writing this. But since Google...
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How to Paint a DIY Ombre Dresser (Easy Furniture Upcycle)
I have been eyeing up ombre dressers and furniture for YEARS. Now that I finally finished one, I don't know what I was waiting for--this simple paint job took just a few hours and completely transformed an old dresser I found on the side of the road. In fact, if...
How to Paint a Vase – Baking Soda or No Baking Soda?
A few months ago, some videos of vases being painted with baking soda went viral. So, I did an experiment by painting three different vases three different ways, to see how important baking soda really was. Read on to learn how to paint a vase (or just paint glass!)...
How to Cut a Straight Line with a Jigsaw or Circular Saw
People like to act like you need a garage full of tools to do any projects that transform your home--but you don't. Even the best woodworkers started with what they have. You don't need 14 different types of saws--you can cut pretty much any kind of wood and do almost...
DIY Geometric Accent Wall (With Supplies You Already Have)
I know you've seen accent walls all over Pinterest. I've been drooling over them for years--especially the geometric accent walls. But I always thought they were too complicated and didn't go for it. Until one day... I did. And let me tell you... this is actually one...
8 Easy Christmas Crafts You Can Do Today
Christmas is the most fun time to do crafts. It's so easy to try new crafts and add colors to your home without being tacky--and without spending a lot of money OR a lot of time. I've done a LOT of Christmas crafts and decorations over the last few years, but here are...
The Most Unique Christmas Decorations on Etsy
You'll never fully be in love with your home if you have all the same things as everyone else. This is true everyday, but especially during Christmas! That's why I made this list of the coolest and most unique Christmas decorations. Updated September 2021 Even though...
The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations
I love Christmas, and I love making my home FEEL like Christmas. Going to Hobby Lobby or Michael's in the months leading up to Christmas is like going to a playground--there are garlands, lights, beautiful colors, and beautiful signs EVERYWHERE! But it doesn't feel...
How to Make an Easy DIY Cheap Tapestry Frame
Tapestries are totally slept on. (As an elder millenial--did I use that slang correctly?) For less than the cost of most simple picture frames, you can buy a tapestry AND build a quick and easy DIY tapestry frame. Ready to do it? Want to jump to the section you need?...
How to Build a Floating Rectangle Shelf (Step by Step Tutorial)
Floating shelves are all over the internet. You can make so many different sizes, shapes, and colors of floating shelves or rectangle shelves to fit your space. In this post, I'll walk you through the steps to easily build a floating rectangle shelf to add some...