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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

DIY Nautical Trashcans Using a Rope, A Bucket, And Your Creativity

I love a good nautical theme when it comes to home decor. I love turquoise blues, plenty of stripes, and beachy textures in any way I can get them! One of my poor kiddos was incredibly sick over the weekend and, needless to say, we ended up having to buy a new trash can for … Read more

DIY Corner Kitchen Eating Nooks

There’s something so cozy about eating breakfast around a kitchen eating nook! It’s so intimate, and frankly, as a Mom, easier to clean up than a kitchen table would be! My husband and I helped his younger sister install an eating nook in the corner of her kitchen just last weekend. It turned out really … Read more

Smooth Sailing: DIY Nautical Projects

If you are constantly dreaming of spending a day at the beach, but don’t have the time for a family vacation, why not bring the beach to you right at home? Nautical decor is becoming all of the rage in home decor trends this year. There’s something about it that just looks so effortlessly vintage … Read more

Around The House: How To Install Weather Stripping

 We are starting a new series at How To Build It full of tutorials for basic DIY projects “around the house.” We’ll cover just about any kind of DIY project imaginable in an easy step-by-step manner that’s easy enough for just about anyone to understand. Today, we’ll start with an easy tutorial that explains how … Read more

How To Build A Kids Lemonade/Watermelon Stand In Less Than 20 Minutes

Just last year, one of my nieces had her first baby girl. It’s been a blast to watch her figure the whole Mom thing out, and we also got a super cute new family member. This July is her first birthday and we are eagerly planning her first birthday bash! And while everyone else gets … Read more

Kitchen Islands Made From Desks (And How To Do It)

I’m a big believer in repurposing. If I can get away with it, I’ll repurpose just about any item in my home! I’ve turned dressers into vanities and ladders into shelving. And now, I’m making a kitchen island out of one of my old desks! Keep reading below to see how I pulled off this … Read more