Tired of the plain ugly mailbox currently lining your driveway? I can definitely relate! For years we had the same off white mailbox on a column and I always HATED how it looked. We had always talked about redoing our mailbox but never wanted to commit to the DIY time needed to complete the project. … Read more
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
I just love the look of distressed wood. It looks worn-in, rustic, and really does wonders when it comes to adding character and texture to any home. And through all of my DIY projects, I’ve learned that it’s just as much fun to distress wood yourself as it is to decorate with! And with the … Read more
 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
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
We Got “Stoned” With Rustoleum Okay, okay, now I don’t mean literally! Though, without proper ventilation, while DIYing, this can really happen to anyone. But in all seriousness, I really do love the stone spray paint variety by Rustoleum. It’s such a quick and easy way to add a bit of texture should any of … Read more
