DIY, furniture, interior design, and more!
Our living room was missing something and since we had so much scrap wood in the garage, I figured I would try my hand at building a coffee table! The only supplies I used were 2x4’s, mdf sheets (and trim), and screws/nails! Oh and some leftover paint from our house. To start, I built the... Continue Reading →
We were so excited to bring this coffee table back from my parents house! It’s the perfect size for jigsaw puzzles and will be perfect in our basement family room! The only part I wasn’t excited about was the color. The yellowed oak reminds me of our dining table before we refinished it.... which is... Continue Reading →
As soon as we bought this house we knew the front hall closet needed a makeover. The single bifold door felt awkward and there was no storage inside- we could definitely improve that! We spent a long time deciding whether a built in “mudroom” or normal closet would be best for our family. Ultimately we... Continue Reading →
As soon as we started building our house I knew I wanted a library in the front room. I also knew I wanted built in bookcases but didn’t want to pay someone to make them. Follow along below to see how we built some built-ins. First we debated and agonized over what type of shelves... Continue Reading →
The kitchen in our new house is absolutely perfect! The layout is exactly what we wanted and there is ample storage for everything (and I mean, literally, everything). But I did have an issue with the upper corner cabinet. I’m rather vertically challenged so with the cabinet height, counter depth, and door placement. I just... Continue Reading →
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