It's demo day and there's no going back now...hopefully I've made the right choice ha ha. I am participating in a Spring Renovation Challenge hosted by Jeffrey Court Tile <-- Check out all the DIY'ers and Designers As a reminder, this is what it looked like before... You can check out more before pics and the plan here. … [Read more...]
Backpack Storage Bench Plans
My sister has a very open concept rambler house without a mudroom space (it's the only thing she doesn't like about her house). She hates clutter, and with 4 kids in school ranging from high school to elementary school she was in desperate need of a way to organize all those backpacks. There is one wall at the end of the kitchen cabinets that she had a decorative cabinet on and … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 1 The Plan
My Mom was right! I can admit it. Years ago when my husband and I were looking to move to a better neighborhood, we came a crossed this house. It was 2009 during the housing crisis, and the house was bank-owned. The exterior was mostly finished, but the interior wasn't. The drywall was all up, taped and textured, ready for paint, no cabinets, rough … [Read more...]
DWS779 DeWALT Miter Saw Review
This DWS779 DeWALT Miter saw review post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with the saw. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Today we are talking about the DeWALT 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS779. I'm … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Tiny House Toy Room Reveal
It took me about 6 weeks to chip away at this project, but I'm happy to say that the basement playhouse build (which is really a toy room shaped like a tiny house), is pretty much done! Yay! My kids are super excited and have been having fun inspecting everything as the project came together. My house may not be in style, but at least my playhouse is :-) I tried to make the … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Shiplap & Sheetrock
Progress on the basement playhouse is moving right along. In Part 2 of the build, I added the shiplap, sheetrock and the 2nd floor/ceiling. Adding the shiplap and sheetrock has been the most gratifying process, because it really made the playhouse take shape. When designing the playhouse, I decided to put shiplap on the inside and outside of all the walls with windows. Then … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Cordless Random Orbit Sander Tool Review
The Milwaukee Random Orbit Sander tool review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. My first glance at the M18 cordless Random Orbit Sander was at a tool expo and I was … [Read more...]
Ridgid Angled Finish Nailer and Compressor Tool Review
The Ridgid Angled Finish Nailer and Compressor tool reviews are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have been in the thick of building my kid's a fun basement … [Read more...]
60 Inch Round Table French Farmhouse Style
The 60 inch Round Table - French Farmhouse Style Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Framing
The Basement Playhouse Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have always loved those darling basement playhouses and under the stair play … [Read more...]