Need a spot to store your essential oils? Learn how to make a DIY essential oil shelf – in minutes! This DIY essential oil holder is easy and inexpensive. I’ve been slowly collecting essential oils to use around the house for bath bombs, linen sprays, and body scrubs. Over time, my little 2-3 bottle collection …
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Learn how to German schmear brick, in no time! Makeover a brick fireplace with mortar wash, a beginner-friendly DIY project. As much as I love the cozy features in our cottage-style home, some of it is a bit dark for my liking. For example, our east-facing living room only gets morning light, making it dim …
Learn how to Easily Install a Granite Backsplash. In 7 simple steps, you can install a marble backsplash — even if you are a beginner (no power tools required!!). We aren’t DIY experts — we just learn as we go. Installing a marble backsplash was a new project for us, but it went pretty smoothly. …
Want to Attach a picture hanger to a metal or plastic frame? Learn this simple and easy tip for how to attach a hanger to a plastic frame today! I’ve been making some progress in our dining room that I hope to share in the next week or so. In the meantime, I wanted to …
Do you love the style of bamboo blinds, but hate the price? Learn how to make DIY bamboo blinds with this simple hack that will save you money too! We are moving into a new home in the next few weeks, and it has 17 windows. Seventeen. All 17 windows are in need of new …
Learn how to make a DIY Family Command Center from a large picture frame. This DIY command center has room for notes, photos, backpacks, jackets, and more! It’s hard to believe it’s nearly August, and back to school is just around the corner! You might be thinking about buying school supplies and clothing, but don’t …
Decorating is creative interior design decisions about the details in a home. Learn to embrace beauty in the details, with 31 creative home decor ideas! There is beauty in the details of a home. When it comes down to it, Creating a Home is the culmination of numerous creative interior design decisions… over months (likely, …
Learn how to decorate a porch on a budget. Whether it’s a large deck or a small stoop, these tips will help you transform your porch for less. Does your home have a large porch, deck, or patio? While space is a blessing, it can be difficult to spend top dollar to decorate a porch …
Add outdoor lighting with tiki torch stands around your deck (and prevent mosquitos, too)! Learn how to easily install a tiki torch deck mount in minutes. Though I love to spend time outdoors during summer evenings, the mosquitoes eat me alive. So, I’ve decided to fight back against the pesky bugs by wrapping our deck …
Are you looking for the best outdoor furniture covers? Look no further! Affordable and high-quality, these patio furniture covers are available in a variety of sizes for everything from sectionals to dining table sets. What’s worse than spending big bucks on patio furniture? Spending big bucks on furniture covers. Still, it’s smart to protect your …
Learn how to make a DIY House Number Sign in minutes! Update your home’s exterior and curb appeal with a new house address sign. Plus, 12 more DIY House Address Signs for inspiration! My favorite DIY projects are those that are simple, yet look custom- and this quick project totally fits the bill! With this …
Short bathroom vanity? Learn how to make a vanity taller and deeper. A bathroom vanity makeover can be an affordable update! Our bathroom vanity makeover is complete and it is a huge transformation! The updated vanity not only looks better, but it is more functional, too. Today, I’ll explain how to make a vanity taller, …
Chart your travels with 15 of the best National Park posters. Hang a National Park map in your house, and bring the adventure home! A recent trip to Hawaii took us through two National Parks: Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Since returning, I’ve been browsing the web for the best National Park posters in …
Design a nursery on a budget with 10 quick and easy DIY Projects, all made by upcycling affordable thrift store finds! Last month, I shared my daughter’s bohemian bedroom. Her budget nursery makeover was completed for $110! That was largely due to 10 affordable thrift store upcycles, making it easy to pull together the nursery …
Skip the basic clay pot and try one of 3 vintage planter ideas, instead. Unique plant pots make indoor plants charming and fun! Houseplants are addicting, right? So hard to pass up… especially when it is labeled “easy care”. Similarly so, a plant lover often becomes a planter addict. And – I’ve learned – there …