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When it comes to DIY projects it’s so helpful to get to know your materials. And one of my most used materials is wood! Over the years I’ve learned so many tricks when working with wood that have saved me time, money, and stress. No matter how big or small your project is – staining a shelf or building a whole kitchen table – there’s a lot to learn. Let’s dive into my most important DIY wood project tips for beginners.
Sure you can go out and buy a bed frame, but making your own DIY trundle bed is way more fun! Right? At least I think so. I recently did this for my son’s room and to be honest, building a bed frame big enough for a trundle felt a little bit like a giant game of adult Tetris. But it’s totally doable. Let me share how I built my son’s trundle bed so you can repeat this project in your space.
Are you ready to say goodbye to ugly, outdated tile without demolishing the whole floor? I sure was when I painted the floor in my laundry room and two of my bathrooms. So I put together my favorite 3 ways to stencil your tile floor. I know it can feel overwhelming to take on a task like updating your floors, but this guide is here to help make it so simple. And for less than $100! Seriously, not only is painting and stenciling your tile floor easy, it’s also the most affordable way to renovate them.
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that really change the whole mood of a space. That was the case for the DIY hanging rope light I made for my son’s room. It was a simple project but added so much. Want to add something like this to your space? Read through this blog post for a step-by-step tutorial! This project is something anyone can do, and I can’t wait to see what it looks like in your home. So let’s dive in!
I love a good DIY project. Over the years I’ve found my passion in doing DIY projects for my family and others! Because I’m always doing something to improve my home, I’ve come up with some DIY hacks that help me get the job done. Here are my top DIY hacks that are cheap and easy to do!
If there’s one area of the room that’s often overlooked during a remodel, it’s the ceiling. Usually, you can just add a fun light fixture and be done. Though sometimes the room needs a little more to pull it all together. For my son’s room I remodeled, I decided to build a DIY shiplap ceiling with faux beams. I knew that added touch would really give the oasis feel I was going for. Let me share some behind-the-scenes of this project so you can repeat it in your space!
Wallpaper has been making a comeback in the past few years. But don’t worry, it’s not the wallpaper we all remember from the 70’s and 80’s! Now, instead of cutesy borders, people are using murals and abstract patterns in their homes. Here’s everything you need to know about how to use wallpaper in your home. Plus, I’ve got a few tips for installing wallpaper in your home!
Recently I made some DIY floating corner shelves for my son’s room. They turned out looking so cute that now I’m searching the other areas of my house for an excuse to build more! If you’re looking for a fun way to upgrade a small space, this might be just the thing you’re looking for. To help you get started, I’ve put together a quick tutorial on how I made these floating corner shelves so you can build them too.
Recently I finished my DIY kitchen renovation. I absolutely love how it all turned out! Kitchen renovations are not easy, and mine was no exception. I didn’t completely take all my cabinets out, but I did put new fronts on them. You can see that process here. As part of my kitchen renovation, I tore out my old kitchen island and installed a new modern waterfall kitchen island. Let me show you how I did it.
I recently did something I’d never done before. I took myself on a solo trip. It was AMAZING. On that trip, I had a lot of time to dream up my next projects. First on my list was updating my second son’s room. I wanted it to feel like his, while still looking nice with the rest of the house. You know? Let me share with you this modern boy’s bedroom for my son, and my first steps to bringing the vision to life!