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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

4 Ways To Personalize Your Mailbox

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

Fix Squeaky Door Hinges With This…

Squeaky door hinges are the worst! I always used to wake my husband when I get up to get ready in the mornings because the door squeaks every time! We lived with it for an incredibly long time until my husband finally used WD-40 to silence things a bit. Oh, and if only we had … 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

Don’t Stress! Distressing Wood Is Easy With These Tools

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