Shoes. They are my nemesis when it comes to organizing. I am the only girl in a household of three boys and yet all of us own way too many shoes. My husband is the opposite of a fashionister and yet … [Read more...]
Home Stories A to Z Best DIY Projects of 2013
Happy New Year's Eve! In keeping with bloggy tradition, today is the day I recap my favorite projects of the previous year. January 15, 2014 will mark 6 years of blogging for me! It's hard to believe … [Read more...]
DIY Plank Wall Tongue and Groove Tutorial
Out of all the rooms in my house, my master bedroom has given me the most trouble. I have redecorated this baby about 10 times in the last six years! Well, I'm determined to get it "right" this time … [Read more...]
How to Make a DIY Tea-light Log
This month Homes.com has partnered with Olioboard to create the Fabulously Festive Design Contest. Bloggers were asked to create a few holiday DIY projects that contestants can use in their virtual … [Read more...]
Tool Review: Dremel Saw-Max
The Dremel Saw Max is a great tool to have in your stash of tools! It's fantastic for the beginner DIY'er and is easy to use. We have used it for making fine cuts into drywall, cutting small wood for … [Read more...]
DIY Faux Deer Head
Faux taxidermy, deer heads, and antlers have been an ongoing trend for the last 4 years or so. Admittedly, it's not for everyone, but I've always liked the look of the antlered creatures just not the … [Read more...]
How to Make Duct Tape Striped Curtains
I love the look of striped curtains, and I really, really wanted red and white striped candy-cane curtains to go with my red and white Christmas decor. I wasn't willing to buy new curtains, and I … [Read more...]
Housewarming Bucket Gift Idea
We have some new neighbors moving in next door to us very soon! The house was a foreclosure and was sitting vacant for quite some time before it was purchased, gutted and completely renovated. It's … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Rug
I love all of the painted rugs that our niche has created over the last few years. Two years ago, I did a round-up post of 17 Painted Rug Tutorials and was so inspired by all of the rugs that I ran … [Read more...]
How to Build a Window Cornice
I have the privilege of being a Lowes Creative Ideas blogger and each month we are issued a project idea challenge. This month, I chose to take on the challenge of "window treatments". Our guest … [Read more...]
Automatically Turn Off Your Lights
I love it when I get to review a new-to-me product! Today I'm going to show you how to save money by lowering your electric bill AND how to decrease the amount of time spent nagging your family … [Read more...]
How to Make a House Shaped Planter
For my August Lowe's Creative Ideas Blogger challenge, I was asked to create a planter for succulents. I decided it would be cute to make a house shaped planter for my succulents. If you are lucky, … [Read more...]