Category: Build
Easy Homemade Bird Feeder for Kids
This easy to make homemade bird feeder craft is quick and a fun activity that is suitable for kids of all ages. Keep it simple or pull out the craft paint and get colorful. Once painted, it will assemble in minutes. When my boys were little, we made a collection of these bird feeders. The… Continue reading Easy Homemade Bird Feeder for Kids
Laundry Room Makeover: Laundry Basket Storage
Part three of the laundry room makeover involves building a storage unit for the laundry baskets. There is a 21 inch wide space next to our deep sink just begging to be better utilized. IKEA storage is great and inexpensive, yet not always the perfect fit. The IKEA metal baskets and tower used in that… Continue reading Laundry Room Makeover: Laundry Basket Storage
How To Build a Picture Ledge Shelf
Building your own picture ledge shelf is super easy! It only takes three boards, some glue, and a few nails to get a customized length of shelf for the wall. Using a ledge for pictures as opposed to nailing things into the wall allows for the ability to change things around by season, or just… Continue reading How To Build a Picture Ledge Shelf
Floating Desk DIY for At Home Learning
Create an inexpensive and easy learning space. Keep your kids out in the open when online while the kitchen table stays clutter free. This project was mostly done by my son (11 years old at the time), but there were a few times when extra hands were needed. A great desk project for you and… Continue reading Floating Desk DIY for At Home Learning
Our Journey to Eagle Scout
You know you love your boy when you are willing to sport a khaki uniform shirt each week for ten years. My oldest followed the path from cub scouts to the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America program. Momentarily halted by COVID-19, we wait for the final board of review. Posting about… Continue reading Our Journey to Eagle Scout
Wood Feature Wall: Nursery Edition
Wanting to do a wood feature wall but lack the tools to carry it off? No need for your own cut off saw or a nail gun with this amazing wood wall. Here are tips and tricks to carry off a successful wood feature wall in two days time. Backstory: Originally I was to accompany… Continue reading Wood Feature Wall: Nursery Edition
Woven Wood Accent Wall: Part 2
Welcome back! I hope the crazy prep for this project didn’t scare you too much. The final results are ah-mazing and so worth the time and effort that is put into something truly original. I have people comment on my accent wall all of the time. The wood accent wall is one of the first… Continue reading Woven Wood Accent Wall: Part 2
Woven Wood Accent Wall: Part 1
WARNING: Prepare yourself to enter the dangerous zone of a crazy, creative brain that has access to power tools. I'm making sure you're prepared for what will seem like an insane project. I just couldn't keep this tutorial to myself. Just in case someone out there, as ambitious as I am, needs a crazy puzzle… Continue reading Woven Wood Accent Wall: Part 1