It's no secret, I love to build my own furniture for my house. I love that you can customize it to fit perfectly in your space. You can also get the exact look that you want for a fraction of the retail price! One thing that I've really come to appreciate is that when my kids are rough or color on my DIY furniture, I don't feel quite as bad because it didn't cost very much … [Read more...]
Rustic Media Console Table
A few years ago my Dad called me up and told me that they are leveling Remo's barn. I'm sure my comments were something like "Nooooo, you can't take down that barn, hey wait what are you doing with all the wood, you're not going to burn it, right???" Farmer Remo had built a big hay barn back in his day, but over the years it had deteriorated and became a hazard structurally. So … [Read more...]
Ryobi Nation Rocks Giveaway
I {heart} Ryobi Nation! I kind of have a thing for contests...You can't win if you don't enter, right??? That's what got me to join Ryobi Nation years ago. After joining the community, I really enjoyed looking at all of the project inspiration that the community members share. There are some seriously talented people out there. Ryobi put together a fun video of what … [Read more...]
Rustic Wood Lanterns
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! I love the rustic charm of decorating with wood lanterns, and you know what they say ‘Go big or go home!’ Doesn’t everyone need a giant wood lantern for their front porch, wedding or party decorations??? I think so! The large lantern is about … [Read more...]
One Board Challenge
Good Morning, your challenge should you choose to accept it is to build something awesome from a 1 x 8 board. ONE BOARD CHALLENGE: Oh man, have we got an exciting contest for you, and one grand prize winner will receive $1,000 of RYOBI tools to outfit their workshop!!! Wahoo A few months ago, a group of builders were challenged by Jen at The House of Wood to build a … [Read more...]
Octagon Rotating Bookshelf
My kids love books, especially a good nighttime story or two. We have been collecting books over the years and really need a functional and stylish place to store them. They have overtaken my media center! I've had my eye on the PBteen Revolving Bookcase for some time and decided that is the answer to my storage problem. I planned to construct the bookshelf out of 3/4" … [Read more...]
DIY Clubhouse Play Set
Hi! I'd love to for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! It's almost officially summer, and I needed to find a way to keep the kids outdoors and having fun. So why not build a play set with a clubhouse? I know I would have loved a clubhouse when I was a kid (that wasn't made from a cardboard box :-) … [Read more...]
Jewelry Cabinet
Mother's Day is coming up soon. Do you ever struggle with ideas of what to get Mom? Really, what do you get for one of the most important people in your life :-)? I'm teaming up with Kreg Tool, to give you some great project ideas for Mom. Chances are that Mom has jewelry, so why not build her a beautiful jewelry cabinet to organize her beautiful things. This jewelry … [Read more...]
Modern Masters Giveaway
Hi All! My son has been loving his Star Wars Room so far. Although he has let me know that he needs more good guy ships. (May the Force Be With You, right!) We've added a rustic arrow, because everyone needs an arrow these days :-) The Silver metallic paint is really what has made this project cool. As promised here is a Giveaway for a Modern Masters … [Read more...]