How to Create Stunning DIY Marble Countertops on a Budget
After spray painting my bathroom countertops, I felt inspired to take things up a notch. I started researching marble countertops but quickly realized how pricey they can be. Thankfully, during my search, I stumbled across the Giani Marble Countertop Paint...
A Beginner’s Guide: How to Use a Kreg Jig for Pocket Holes
A Kreg Jig is a popular tool in woodworking for creating strong joints easily and efficiently. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how to use a Kreg Jig. From understanding pocket holes to mastering the device. Sharing another one of my...
Easy How to DIY Mudroom Lockers in a Small Space
A few years ago I transformed a cluttered small coat closet into functional DIY mudroom lockers. I was tired of backpacks, coats, shoes and all of my kids stuff scattered throughout the house. Our mudroom coming in from the garage and leading to the kitchen and...
How to Make an Easy and Modern DIY Moulding Accent Wall
When I finally decided to turn our guest room/catch-all room into my home office, I knew one thing for sure. One wall was going to demand attention. A focal point DIY moulding accent wall. I love a good accent wall and this was one I had been wanting to design...
Color Drenching: All You Need to Know to Try This Paint Trend
Dive into the world of color drenching interiors, where vibrant hues transform spaces with a bold, cohesive flair. Discover how this daring design trend can elevate your home’s aesthetic and create a captivating visual experience. Would you paint your entire...
What To Consider When Installing a Deck for Your Home
Are you the kind of person who likes to spend all their summer hours outside with friends and family? Or maybe you’re just someone who wants to be out enjoying the weather before the cold months of winter hit. If so, you may want to consider the benefits of...
Ideas for How to Combine a Home Office and Guest Room
Learn how to maximize your space with practical tips on how to combine a home office and guest room. What This Space Looked Like Before For several years now, I have claimed a small area of my youngest son’s old room as my own workspace. While, at the same time,...
20 FAQs About Limewashed Brick | Everything You Need to Know
Transforming your home’s exterior with limewash can be a game-changer! I have all the answers to your limewash finish questions right here. From the basics to detailed how-tos, let’s dive into all the FAQs about limewashed brick! In the five years since I...
11 Curb Appeal Ideas That Make A Huge Statement
Looking for exterior curb appeal ideas that will turn heads? This post has 11 game changing DIY’s that will make a huge statement. A few summers ago we made some huge curb appeal improvements on our home. I’m not sure why I always say,...
Murphy Bed Benefits: Combining a Home Office and Guest Room
Navigating the challenge of combining a cozy guest room with a functional home office seemed daunting until I partnered with Create-A-Bed. Their innovative Murphy bed solutions transformed my space. Showcasing key Murphy bed benefits such as style and practicality...
Home Office Guest Room Reveal: Dark & Moody Design Project
Discover the transformation in my Home Office Guest Room Reveal, where I’ve upgraded from cluttered chaos to a sleek, multifunctional space. For quite some time now, I have been working out of a makeshift office space. This room has been all the things. Starting...
9 Easy DIY Backyard Projects Anyone Can Do This Weekend
Looking to upgrade your outdoor space this season? Dive into these easy DIY backyard projects that can transform your backyard into a relaxing oasis over a weekend. With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to turn your backyard into the ultimate...
A Complete Backyard Spring Cleaning Checklist | Tips & Tasks
A thorough backyard spring cleaning checklist to ensure you have a beautiful summer-ready backyard. Spring is finally here! While I love the flowers popping up, the green grass, signs of life, the warmer weather…all things spring! I do dread all of the work that...
17 Spring Cleaning Hacks and Tips to Refresh Your Home
Let’s talk about spring cleaning hacks and the best spring cleaning tips… As the first blooms of spring begin to emerge, so does the daunting prospect of spring cleaning. The thought of scrubbing, dusting, and decluttering every nook and cranny of your...
Easy How to Build Your Own DIY Outdoor Sectional Sofa
Build your own DIY outdoor sectional sofa only using 2×4’s. Design to Build’s plans include easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Perusing any furniture store, you’ll find me not only eyeing the furniture, but feeling every nook and cranny...
Easy How to Build an End Table Using Only 2×4’s | Free Plans
See just how simple it is to build an end table. Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial on how to build an end table. A few weeks ago, I shared the coffee table I built for my son and his new bride. Today, I’m sharing how to build an end table to match that...
The Right Way to Hang Curtains | A Step By Step Guide
You’ve ordered new curtains for your newly decorated space. Now that they’ve arrived, you’re so excited to get them hung. But how? What is the right way to hang curtains? Do you hang them right above the window frame? On top of the window frame? How...
How to Build an Easy DIY Coffee Table | Free Plans
See just how simple it is to build a coffee table. Follow my step-by-step tutorial and build this easy DIY coffee table. It’s a tradition I started when my first nephew got married…building them a piece of furniture of their choice. So, when my 2nd...
How to Make The Creamiest Textured Paste for Wall Art
Learn how to make the creamiest textured paste with these step-by-step instructions. If your Instagram feed is anything like mine, it’s full of wall art tutorials. Nothing stops me in my tracks faster than creamy textured paste bringing a canvas to life....
Easy How to Install Vertical Shiplap on a Wall | A Full Tutorial
Learn how to install vertical shiplap on a wall in your home with these step-by-step instructions. Tell your friend you’re going to install shiplap in your home and most likely they’ll give you their opinion. Chances are good they either love it or hate...
Easy How to Make a Console Table with Hemp Rope
I think this is one of the easiest tables I have ever built! Hands down! The most tedious part is wrapping the table with hemp rope. Tedious but therapeutic. Great activity to do while you’re binging your favorite Netflix series. So, let’s get to it!...
Easy How to Build DIY Floor to Ceiling Bookshelves
Continuing on with the Theater Room Series. Today is all about these DIY floor to ceiling bookshelves. To look at how far we’ve come with this room is incredible. Normally I would share a beautiful picture of the space before jumping into the process. But the...
Easy How to Build a DIY Home Theater Riser
As I shared last week, I recently transformed our old media room into a true home theater room. This is a very big room. So, we were able to add a large sectional for the front row. Which then allowed us to move our older sofa to the back. My primary goal was to have...
Easy How to Make a Floating Canvas Frame DIY Tutorial
Thank you for all of the love on my DIY textured wall art I shared last week. While they look amazing without adding a frame, after making a floating canvas frame DIY for each one of them, I knew it was the right choice. I have made textured art canvas prints...
My Top Kitchen Projects of 2023
Pretty much from day one of moving into our house (over 15 years ago), I have wanted to re-do our kitchen. The original design was so small and felt so crowded when more than one person was trying to work in the kitchen. And with 7 of us, that was all of the time....
My Top Building Projects of 2023
I never imagined building furniture and DIY projects would be such an incremental part of my life. Following my husband’s wakeboarding accident, Pinterest was just hitting the stage. With lots of hours spent in therapy waiting rooms, I had a lot of time on my...
My Top Wall Art Tutorials of 2023
I ventured into a new realm of DIY in 2023. I love building furniture and room makeovers, but this year, I tried my hand at wall art, a little more than I have in the past. Such an easy and fun project! I can see where this could easily become addictive. I’m...
19 Best Gift Ideas for Her That She’ll Love
The holiday season is upon us and our minds are whirring as we try to figure out the best gifts for our loved ones. Whether it’s your wife, sister, mom or friend, this post has something for everyone. Interior design enthusiast? Fashionista? Tech savvy? Loves to...
The Ultimate Best Gift Ideas Guide for The DIYer in 2023
Looking for the perfect gift for a DIY’er, but have no clue what to get them? I’m sharing my ultimate list of gift ideas for the DIYer. As someone who loves DIY projects, these are all of my favorites! Whether your budget is big or small, I’ve got...
The Best Gift Ideas for Him He’s Sure to Love
It’s that time of year again! When we ponder what to get the men in our life. Whether it’s your dad, brother, husband, boyfriend, cousin, friend, this list of “best gift ideas for him” has something for everyone. From tech, to fashion, to DIY...
Easy Textured Wall Art DIY with the Most Creamiest Paste
After completing my picture frame moulding in my theater room, I wanted a substantial piece to fill the space of each box. Creating these DIY textured wall art canvases not only complement the walls well, but they also have an added bonus. These canvases serve as a...
Circular Saw vs Table Saw: Which One Do I Need?
There are 5 essential tools every DIY’er needs. Those 5 tools include: a cordless drill, an orbital sander, nail gun, Kreg Jig and a miter saw. But I would argue there is a 6th tool. While a miter saw is great for cutting dimensional lumber, it can not do the...
Easy How to DIY Floating Shelves Next to Fireplace
DIY FLOATING SHELVES Last week I shared the changes I made to our dated corner cabinet space. After having the cabinet removed, I added new flooring, new trim and shiplapped the walls….oh, and I went a little crazy painting everything black. :) Now to make this...
5 DIY Tips to Boost Your Home’s Hygiene
According to research, a clean house can promote good mental health and overall wellness. Therefore, cleaning your home should be a part of your daily routine. However, some people may find this challenging due to their demanding work schedules. Don’t worry if...
Easy How to Makeover Your Garage Door to a DIY Carriage Door
In the 16 years we have lived in our home, one of the best upgrades we have ever made, is our DIY carriage door update. Without the added accessories, our garage doors are very boring. Nothing whatsoever to draw the eye. But a few years back, I added a few things to...
Front Porch Painted Black: Easy DIY for a More Modern Look
If I had it my way, I would probably paint my entire house black. Black always makes things look better. So, my front porch painted black was only a matter of time. After seeing another black-painted porch on Pinterest, I knew this was the look I wanted. I loved how...
Easy How to Build a DIY Fireplace with an Electric Insert
I have always loved the idea of a real fireplace in my bedroom. But how easy is it to add something like that? Not as hard as I thought! Turns out, it’s actually very easy! And the benefits! Oh, we love it. So cozy and warm. And with my easy DIY fireplace...
Easy How to Make a DIY Abstract Textured Art
What do you do with an old canvas? Throw it away? Heck no! An old canvas is like liquid gold–only it’s not liquid…haha! You know the canvas I’m talking about. The one that is still hanging in your living space, but is so so so outdated. Time to...
How to Build a Faux Wood Beam Mantel
Fireplace Makeover Phase one: How to build a faux wood beam mantel and make your fireplace the statement piece it should be! Do you have an old dated fireplace in need of some modernization? We bought our home over 12 years ago and I have never been a fan of our...
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