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. I have some old bead board frames that I want to update. They are cute but I don't always like undoing the acorn nuts to put the … [Read more...]
Easy Crate Leaning Shelf and Storage
My older kids are back to school and that means more and more stuff! Where does it all come from? :-) I need a simple solution to help organize toys and books. The leaning shelves are a fun and simple idea, but I like the added bin that Land of Nod uses in theirs. Perfect place for toys, accessories, blankets, etc. Add a few crates to some cheap 1x3's and you have a super easy … [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...]
2×4 Console 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. Remodelaholic put out the call and I thought it would be fun to participate in her structural lumber feature week called 2x4 and … [Read more...]
DIY Portable Lego Tote
It's road trip season! Not only do we need to plan that awesome summer getaway, but we also have to think about how to entertain the kids in the car for hours and hours and hours. The ABC game will only get us so far, and I Spy gets a little silly with youngsters. My kids love building with LEGOs, but keeping them contained can be tricky. I built a couple of Portable LEGO … [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...]
Rustic Farmhouse Magnet Board and Frame
This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. My son is in first grade and brings home lots and lots of art projects from school. He requested a magnet board for his room to show off the latest and greatest creation. Since his bed was built from a salvaged barn, I thought shiny galvanized metal and new pine might … [Read more...]
DIY Decorative “Vintage” Wood Ladder
Last fall I helped my good friend with a few DIY wedding decor projects for her step-daughter's wedding. The wedding turned out so beautiful. It was held at a venue with a large open grass field and a unique old barn as the backdrop. The colors for the wedding were mint, gray, white and champagne and all of the decor had a rustic flare to tie in with the barn. One of the DIY … [Read more...]
Kitchen Backsplash Shelf and Organizer
Everything is always cuter in mini size, including corbels. These cute little mini craftsman corbels are the anchor of my kitchen gadget organization project - a backsplash shelf. Hang the mini corbels on the wall under the kitchen cabinets to make a backsplash shelf. An under the cabinet backsplash shelf is a great way to organize your frequently used kitchen gadgets, … [Read more...]
