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DIY Home Projects: 9 Simple Ways to Add Personality to Your Space

by Nicole Nigg | Apr 27, 2023 | DIY / Builds

More than just a place to live, your home is an extension of you. It reflects your personality and your style. Our home is where we express ourselves, create memories, feel safe and find comfort. By adding your own personal touch to your space, you can make it truly...

Room Renovations: Beginners Guide to Create Your Dream Space

by Nicole Nigg | Apr 20, 2023 | Renovations

Having never really used a drill before, let alone a saw, my kids thought I was crazy when I came home and told them I was going to renovate our stairway. But per “Nicole fashion”, when I make the decision to do something, I go all in! Pulling back a...

A Year in Review-Top 5 Furniture Builds of 2022

by Nicole Nigg | Dec 29, 2022 | DIY / Builds

Where it all began. Furniture builds. Building furniture was my therapy following my husband’s life-changing wakeboarding accident. As I share in my About Me page, (you can find my full story here) I never in a million years imagined this would be the path...

Year in Review-Top 7 Simple DIY Projects 2022

by Nicole Nigg | Dec 22, 2022 | DIY / Builds

Continuing my Year In Review series. Today, I’m sharing 7 of my top simple DIY projects of 2022. You might not look at the projects below and think of them as simple DIY projects on the surface. However, once you dive into the plans that I have laid out for you,...

Year in Review-My Top 5 Room Makeovers of 2022

by Nicole Nigg | Dec 15, 2022 | Design

Starting off my annual “Year in Review” series with a bang! Room makeovers are truly my favorite projects to take on. I love to see a room go from blah to demo’d to wow! There truly is something so satisfying about that process. And this year did not...

The Only 5 Tools You Need For DIY Projects

by Nicole Nigg | Nov 17, 2022 | DIY / Builds

If you’re like me, you feel like you have to have every tool, known to woodworkers, before taking on this DIY venture. But really, there’s not much to it. There are only 5 general tools you really need. And, good chance, you already have a couple of them....

Easy How to Build a Sliding Barn Door that is Timeless

by Nicole Nigg | Jul 21, 2022 | Building Project

I have shared many times, in past posts, how to build a sliding barn door. But there are so many different styles of barn doors and as my style has changed from modern farmhouse to more of a mid century modern vibe, so have my sliding barn doors. When...

Seven Awesome DIY Outdoor Projects-My Top Favorite

by Nicole Nigg | Jul 14, 2022 | Building Project, Seasonal

With summer in full swing, I’m excited to share with you my most favorite DIY outdoor projects. These seven awesome outdoor projects are both functional and eye-appealing. Why not spruce up your exterior front of your home to add a little more curb appeal. And...

A Year in Review-Top 2020 DIY Projects

by Nicole Nigg | Dec 17, 2020 | Building Project

What a year!! How many times have you heard that phrase? But before we run out of 2020, like we’re fleeing from a fire, let’s look real quick at all of the projects we’ve accomplished this year. I say “we” because I get emails from you...

Three Easy to Build Holiday Gift Ideas

by Nicole Nigg | Nov 6, 2019 | Building Project

Hard to believe the holidays are upon us. But ready or not, here they come…. So, I thought I would share a few easy to build holiday gift ideas. All of these only require a few tools and minimal supplies. They’re great for a personal touch gift or a treat...

A Few More Essential Tools For DIY Projects

by Nicole Nigg | Oct 9, 2019 | Building Project

Last week I shared the only 5 tools you need for diy projects. If you already have those tools and are ready to move onto the next level, here’s a list of a few more essential tools for woodworking. We’ll start off with the category of saws. I’m...