Have you ever slaved away at a DIY project, only to discover that it didn’t look quite like you thought it would? I worked my hardest on a plant stand this last weekend that used pallet boards, and a bit of chalk paint. And guess what? It turned out awful! Nothing like the Pottery Barn […]
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10 Pallet Furniture DIYs You Can’t Live Without
Will I ever grow tired of pallets and their insane ability to find some way to work themselves into virtually every DIY project, ever? No way, man! My youngest recently expressed a desire to have a small sofa in the corner of her bedroom. I have no idea what on earth she plans to […]
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10 Rustic DIY Pallet Signs for the Home
I’ve been known to visit my local grocery store begging for old pallets from time to time, and I have no shame! They are so versatile, and broken down pallet signs are amazing building blocks for almost any DIY project. Today, we are focusing on how pallets can be given a new life, and transformed […]
Fall for These Rustic Fall DIYs
I’m a self-proclaimed lover of all things rustic home. There’s no better way to add character and charm to your house! This fall, I’m determined to incorporate more of that rustic charm in my autumn decor. I want my house to look like a farmhouse that’s tucked away in the lush autumn leaves! If you […]
How to Remove Paint From Furniture (When You’ve Made a Mistake)
We’ve all made mistakes when painting furniture! Maybe you forgot to sand, applied the paint too thickly, or maybe you HATE the color you chose! Whatever your reason might be, I think everyone should learn how to remove paint from furniture! Do you? You’ll Need The Following Items: 1. Sand Paper (fine and coarse) […]
11 Appealing DIY Ways to Display Your Housenumber
I’m all about a good, healthy dose of curb appeal! A lot can be said about you from the appearance of your house! Make sure you make the right statement with these DIY number displays for your home. #2 is my favorite! Got a few extra terra cotta pots? Who doesn’t? Paint yours with […]
Build Your Own Porch Swing: 10 Project Plans
My porch is one of my favorite areas to hang out and relax on during the Summer and Fall months. My saying is, “if it’s over 70 degrees, why aren’t we drinking iced tea?” but only on the porch, of course! This year, I was determined to give my porch a little bit of […]
12 Ways to Decorate Your Home {From the Dollar Store}
I know I’m not the only one who loves to decorate my home for cheap! And as any good “on-the-cheap” decorator would know, the dollar store is full of inexpensive decorating options! Jump in the car, and head over to your local dollar store because these 12 decorating ideas are seriously genius! I Heart […]
12 Simple DIY Terrariums
I can’t get enough of having greenery spread throughout my house! There’s something about houseplants that makes even the gloomiest homes look bright, airy, and beautiful. Prepare to get your green thumb dirty this weekend, these DIY terrariums will blow you away! Fill a large glass vase with a layer of rocks, and soil. […]