When I was a youngster growing up, we had this great wooden toy box that doubled as a bench. I remember the bench being able to hold tons of toys and also be a great hide and seek spot. This new bench plan is a play off of that old toy box bench. I decided to recreate the toy box bench, but in craftsman style...a little more up to date with the current trends. I found this … [Read more...]
House Frame Toddler Bed
My toddler is in need of a bed upgrade! I liked the little house frame doll beds in the playhouse so much, I thought it would make a darling toddler bed. This house frame toddler bed uses a crib mattress (approx 28" x 52"), making it a perfect way to transition from a crib. My daughter is a mega roller, so full side rails are a must. On the foot board of the bed, I added slats … [Read more...]
King X Barn Door Farmhouse Bed Plans
This King X barn door farmhouse bed 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. After having my youngest child, and being a bit older ;-), my back started to really hurt. … [Read more...]
Double X Console Table Plans
I completely renovated my entryway a few weeks ago (check it out here). This new Double X Console Table is the anchor piece to the room. It is a similar style to one of my favorite benches, just made it table-sized. :-) The lumber for this table only cost me about $38! Sweet. How to Build a Double X Console Table … [Read more...]
How to Build a Redwood Pergola with Arch Detail
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...]
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...]
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...]
Backpack Storage and Organizer
Backpack storage and organizer 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 Milwaukee hammer drill/impact combo, Diablo … [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...]