How To Build It

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

Surprising Uses For a Staple Gun

I love my staple gun! I find myself using it for many of my DIY projects and home improvement chores around the house. I had no idea that this tool had so many uses and I certainly had no idea that it would become my absolute favorite home-improvement tool! I’ve learned that if there’s one … Read more

Shadow Boxes: Decor Trends to Keep You Out of the Dark

I love shadowbox picture frames! They’re a wonderful way to showcase photos and mementos from your most recent vacation and they’re a wonderful way to brighten up a boring area of your living space. There’s nothing dark about these shadow box decor ideas! While I love incorporating shadow boxes wherever I can, sometimes I find … Read more

How To Build a Giving of Yourself Tree

In my house, we like to keep the Christmas festivities burning all year long. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that we keep our Christmas tree up all year long (although, my kid have begged me to do so before!) we do keep our giving tree up all year long. Every year, my family gets together … Read more

Advent Calendar You Can Make Yourself

Every December first, wether it’s a school-day, or a weekend, my kiddos get up early to open the first package on our holiday advent calendar. While the look of our advent calendar has changed over the years, we’ve always considered an advent calendar to be a necessity! There’s nothing better than counting down to Christmas … Read more

Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Growing up, I was always taught that handmade gifts meant more than store bought ones, so every holiday season (from when I was a mere five or six years old!) I created my own handmade gifts for my family members. It’s one of my very favorite family holiday traditions and to this day, I make … Read more

Upcycled Ornaments

In our house, we pride ourselves in creating something out of nothing! We frequently re-use (or upcycle!) items commonly found throughout our home to give them a new purpose. Over the past few years, I’ve upcycled tons of furniture! More recently, my cute kiddos have been obsessed with creating upcycled ornaments for Christmas. My kids … Read more