I am super excited to share with you my latest project. I have started working on creating an outdoor entertaining space and the first item crossed off the list is a redwood pergola! As a wood lover, I was truly in awe working with redwood. While cutting and sanding, the redwood looked like any other lumber. At some point the boards actually looked like douglas fir. When I … [Read more...]
Super Chunky X Table Plans
Super Chunky X Table Plans and Tool Review is 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. During this build, I'll be reviewing the Ridgid MegaMax, Diablo blades, Bosch drill bits and Makita … [Read more...]
DIY Yard Game-Giant Block Tower Builder
Summertime means loads of fun playing games outside with family and friends. We love to bring out yard games like Kubb, Croquet, and Danish Ball. My kids love to play the traditional Jenga. I thought it would be fun to make a giant sized version for the yard. The traditional Jenga pieces are 1.5 cm thick, 2.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm long, making the Giant Jenga pieces couldn't be … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Bench with Back Plans
This wood bench plan is 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. My neighbor saw a cute wood bench at a local restaurant and wanted one for her house. She snapped a few pics for me, … [Read more...]
DIY Free Pallet Porch Table
This post is 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. The cheapskate in me sure does love a good deal and even better FREE!!! My Dad has been doing a number of improvement projects at … [Read more...]
Wood Louver A/C Unit Screen
Are you tired of seeing your A/C unit in your beautiful garden or patio? Want to hide that 'less than attractive' pool equipment? Cover up that unsightly house equipment with an outdoor wood louver AC unit screen. The screen is robust, but it can be lifted out of the way if work is required on the unit. Wood louvered screen with decorative trellis. The cedar slats … [Read more...]
DIY Scatter-Molkky Yard Game
When the temps warm up outside, we love to get out, catch some vitamin D and play yard games. A few years ago we discovered Kubb and have had lots of fun playing that on the beach and at family gatherings. While looking for a similar game that might be easier for little kids to play, I came across Scatter or also known as Molkky on the other side of the pond. Rack up the 12 … [Read more...]
Build an Easy 2×4 Double X Bench
Last summer I built a double X bench out of 2x4's and 2x3's, I love it and it fits perfectly on my front porch. When drawing up the plans for that bench I was trying to keep with the look of an inspiration piece and some of the build was unnecessarily tricky without an extra pair of hands. Also if your 2x4's have a little twist in them, there was no way to correct that and … [Read more...]
Double X Bench Plans
I've been searching for the perfect bench for my front porch. It's a narrow and smallish space. Then I spotted a super cute bench from Simply Jenna's instagram feed, I love her style. (I'm sorry I'm not sure where here instagram feed went.) I modified the look a bit to make it longer and added an extra X. So far I'm really liking it on the porch. The bench is 42" … [Read more...]
DIY Flower Pot Stand
Today's project isn't very impressive, but it is something that I have been really needing to build for my flower pots by the porch. I have a few of these Bloom Master hanging pots for cascading flowers, they are what inspired the pallet planter box. I intended to hang my baskets from shepherds hooks by my front porch. However when my large baskets are planted, they are … [Read more...]