DIY Poster Frame
I needed a custom-sized frame for a poster I wanted to put up in our family room, so I bought some wood molding and made my own frame. It’s a pretty simple project that looks great. A few years ago my...
View ArticleHow to Hem Curtains
I’m excited to share my first video post with you: a step by step guide to hemming your own curtains. Whether you made your own curtains or bought them, this video will show you how to sew them by hand...
View ArticleRetaining Wall on a Slope
We built a retaining wall on the slope behind our house to give us more usable space, and it opened up our backyard and gave us a lot more room. Half of our backyard is a steep slope. Dividing the...
View ArticleDIY Whole House Fan
It’s August and it’s hot. Since we don’t have an A/C, our whole house fan is the only thing that gets us through the sweltering heat of summer. We installed it ourselves two years ago, and it has been...
View ArticleDumb Ways to Dye (Sheets)
I attempted to dye our bedroom sheets black, but it didn’t work like I’d hoped. They kind of have a cool mottled grey leather look now. Not what I was going for, but definitely interesting. My sheets...
View ArticleHow to Hang Art with a French Cleat
A french cleat is a great way to hang artwork. You can buy one that’s metal or make one out of wood. Here’s how I made a french cleat out of wood. After last weeks post about the value of original art,...
View ArticleMy Sewing Closet: Fabric
I tend to collect fabric. Sometimes I get fabric from someone getting rid of it. Sometimes I buy a cute fabric when it’s on sale with an idea of what I want to make. Sometimes I save sheets and table...
View ArticleHow to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves
As part of our Star Wars nursery, we wanted some shelves that are reminiscent of spaceship part, so we decided to DIY some industrial pipe shelves because they look like they might have been made from...
View ArticleKids’ Handmade Monster Costumes
Our family loves to dress up for Halloween. Every year on November 1st (and sometimes before) we start brainstorming what our costumes will be for the next year. Then, I spend all year slowly getting...
View ArticleWomen’s Steampunk Costume
If you’ve been following me at all since my blog started, you’ve probably seen this old profile picture, which looks like I’m sitting in a very awkward pose. Let me explain—I’m wearing a corset because...
View ArticleA Fun Way to Repurpose Window Wells
Happy Halloween! Today, I’m excited to share a very creative upcycling project: repurposing window wells into fun, little playhouses. When Pam leveled her backyard and added access to the backyard from...
View ArticleHow to Install a Smoke Alarm: It’s so easy!
I think our old smoke alarm might have been original to our 1950’s house. It was pretty bad. The alarm sounded almost every time I would use the stove. I don’t think I’m an awful cook, but halfway...
View ArticleDIY Spice Rack Update
With a little paint, I updated my mix-matched, thrift store spice rack and added color and interest to a wall in my kitchen. I little while ago, I read on Up to Date Interiors, about DIY Copper and...
View Article10 Homemaking Tools for which I’m Grateful
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year because we get to express our gratitude and focus on appreciating what we already have. I’m thankful for the big things, like family, friends, a home, and...
View ArticleA Service & Activity Advent Calendar
The countdown to Christmas starts in a few days, so I’m sharing the advent calendar my family uses to make December more about service and giving to others with a few “just for fun” activities thrown...
View ArticleHow to Replace Your Windshield Wiper Blades
When your car’s windshield wipers start streaking, skipping, or squeaking, it’s time to replace your windshield wiper blades. And with winter storms in the near future, right now is a good time to...
View ArticleHow to Protect Exposed Wood from Water Damage
Exposed wood + water is a bad thing, so when I noticed the wood post holding up our patio going into the wet ground, I knew something had to be done. I’ll show you how I protected our exposed wood from...
View ArticleDIY Leather Furniture Pads
A simple and effective way to make your own leather furniture pads and prevent scratches on wood floors. I love our beautiful hardwood floors. They were the first thing I fell in love with the first...
View ArticleLittle Tikes Toddler Batmobile
We transformed a Little Tikes play car into a toddler Batmobile for my son’s 2nd birthday. His sisters even updated their Barbie car into a Batmobile too. My toddler loves batman. He can recognize the...
View ArticleProject Linus Service Party
I’ve always tried to encourage my children to serve others, so when my daughter came up with the idea of having a service party and inviting a bunch of friends over to make blankets for those in need,...
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