Trying to pick the right paint colors for your home? Here is my complete Samplize review of their peel and stick samples. Picking paint colors can be an overwhelming process. But, paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to transform a room in your home. So, today I am excited to tell you...
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How to build a simple DIY planter box
This project will show you how to build a simple DIY planter box that is perfect for your annual flowers. Build a pair to grace your front door and swap out plants all year! There's really no such thing as too many plants, right? This time of year, it's very tempting to grab a new,...
The best home office paint colors
Want to update your home office? Here are the best home office paint colors to choose from for your home! Home offices are a great space to have in your house, especially if you work remotely. If you are spending a lot of time in your home office, it makes sense that you would want...
The best outdoor woodworking projects for your backyard
Want to update your backyard with DIY projects? Here are a ton of great outdoor woodworking projects to get your yard in shape! When the weather is nice, having a beautiful - and functional - backyard is such a luxury. We play in our yard with out small kids every single day. But, it's nice...
How to clean between expansion joints
This post is going to show you the easiest way to clean between expansion joints, including deck boards, garage and driveway, and any of those tight, hard to reach places! This post was sponsored by Zenith by Danco. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! As...
The best Blue Wood Stain Colors
If you are looking for the perfect blue wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 5 biggest options on the market tested on 4 types of wood each! When you think of stained wood, you most likely imagine shades of brown and gray, layered natural wood colors. Well, that's absolutely an...
DIY home office reveal and budget breakdown
This post will break down our entire DIY home office renovation and show where we started and how it turned out. We'll also break down the full budget! We're finally done with our complete DIY home office renovation where we turned the formal dining room in our home into a functional and beautiful home office...
How to organize craft supplies in cabinets + drawers
Have a ton of craft supplies? Here are my best tips + tools for how to organize craft supplies in cabinets and drawers! If you do any sort of crafting, you know how many craft supplies you accumulate. It's a constant connundrum - you have to buy a 12 pack of something for a specific...
How to build a DIY paper tray organizer
If you have a lot of different types of paper that you want to keep separated, try making this DIY paper tray organizer! This is a quick plywood build to help organize your office or craft space! As we were wrapping up the construction of our DIY home office built-ins, we started thinking about storage...
How to install outlets in drawers
Here's how you can install outlets in drawers to charge devices and keep your desk or countertop surface more clean and organized! We are always looking for ways to organize and declutter our lives. Bonus points if there's an interesting and modern way to do it. When building our our DIY home office built-ins, we...
How to make DIY butcher block shelves
We added a custom DIY butcher block shelving unit in our home office as a statement piece for our built-ins. Check out how you can make one of these yourself! We recently shared with you how we made DIY home office built-ins using unfinished cabinets and butcher block for the desk surface. This project turned...
How to paint unfinished cabinets
Want to add painted cabinets to your home? Unfinished cabinetry is a budget-friendly way to do so. Here's how to paint unfinished cabinets! We wanted to add dramatic built-ins to our home office without breaking the bank. The most budget friendly option was to build cabinets from scratch. We could have done this, and it...
Our DIY home office built-ins!
Check out how we used unfinished cabinets to make DIY home office built ins with a butcher block desk and tons of storage! The main feature of our home office was going to be a huge wall of built-ins. Our temporary office (for the first 2 ½ years of living here lol) was just two...
The 12 best DIY lantern ideas
Want to build your own lantern for your home decor? There are a ton of possibilities! Here are a ton of DIY lantern ideas! I love a good lantern for home decor. Lanterns can add a rustic, or coastal feel to your space. They also can add literal light, and if used the right way,...
Removing trim without damaging drywall
Removing trim without damaging drywall will save you time, effort and money. Here's how to protect drywall when removing trim, wainscoting, baseboards and crown. When you walk into our home, there's a room on the right and left. To the right is the official "office" as described on the layout. However, we turned that into...
15 Shelf Over Washer and Dryer Ideas
Need laundry room shelving? Here are a ton of shelf over washer and dryer ideas to inspire you! The laundry room is such a functional space. I strongly believe that it should be beautiful as well as functional! Whether you have a large or small laundry space, you definitely have a washer and dryer. It...
Home Office Design Plan
Check out our home office design plan as we embark on a complete makeover of our home office space. We will add built ins and a custom t-shaped desk! We are so excited to be diving into a home office makeover next. Our home office is actually the formal living room in our floor plan...
The best Minwax Wood Stains by color
Shopping for a wood stain for your next project? Here are the best Minwax Wood Stains by color! Building a woodworking project is satisfying, but the build isn't the end of it. Unless you use a high end hardwood (in which case, go you, get some walrus oil, and let the grain shine), you will...
How to clean the inside of an oven door
If you have one of those drippy stains inside your oven door and can't clean it from the outside, this post will show you how to clean the inside of an oven door! You've been there (or are there right now) when you turn the light on in your oven and you look in to...
6 Natural sealant ideas - put to the test!
Looking for the perfect natural sealant for your next woodworking project? We tested 6 popular eco friendly wood sealers - here are the results! Whether you are building a woodworking project or purchasing unfinished wood furniture, it's important to apply a wood sealer. Sealing your wood will help prevent stains, warping, and rot in your...
8 Intermediate Woodworking Projects
If you're looking to step up your hobby with some intermediate level woodworking projects, we've got a great list for you! Try this to improve your skills! Woodworking is a great hobby, both to do for fun and to make and sell for a profit. Woodworking is also a great hobby in that you can...
How to get free art on frame tv
Want to display art on your Samsung the Frame TV without having to spend money on it? Here's how to get free art on frame tv! The Samsung Frame TV is an ultra-popular TV that looks like a piece of art hanging on the wall. You can read my complete Samsung the Frame TV review here! I...
Best Kreg jig for beginners
Are you asking yourself "which Kreg Jig should I buy?" There are several different Kreg jigs to choose from, so we'll show you the best Kreg jig for beginners and intermediate woodworkers! If you're a new woodworker and looking to build furniture and other cool projects, pocket hole joinery is the most simple way to...
Our complete pantry expansion reveal
We recently tore open our existing pantry and filled in a doorway to create a massive pantry expansion. Here's the entire process and budget breakdown for this DIY pantry idea! We started the year off with a huge project to expand our existing pantry and we are absolutely thrilled with the results! In anticipation of...
15 DIY Raised planter boxes ideas
Want to build a DIY garden bed, even if your yard's soil is no good? Here are a ton of raised planter boxes ideas! Gardening is one of my favorite spring and summer hobbies. It's a great way to get outdoors, beautify your yard, and create something magical in the meantime. However, not all soil...
How to build a pantry
Looking to for DIY pantry ideas to upgrade your kitchen storage space? If you want to expand your pantry or build one from scratch, here's how to build a pantry to suit your needs! What even is a kitchen without a big pantry to hold all your food? The floor plan of the house we...
51 easy plywood woodworking projects
Looking for easy plywood woodworking projects to make for yourself or to sell? Here are a ton of DIY plywood project ideas! Plywood DIY projects make up a majority of the woodworking projects that we have shared on our site. DIY plywood furniture is popular to make - and looks great in your home! We...
How to keep pine from yellowing
Want to use pine wood but not get a yellowed finish? Here are my best tips on how to keep pine from yellowing and how to cover yellowed pine! Pine wood is popular to build with because it is cheap and easily accessible. Most of our first builds that we ever made were made from...
How to fill in a doorway with drywall
Here's how to fill in a doorway with drywall when doing a renovation in your home. This is an easy DIY project with these steps! When we moved into our home two years ago, we made the formal dining room our office space and put our dining table in the huge eat in area off...
The best Varathane Wood Stains by color
Shopping for a wood stain for your next project? Here are the best Varathane Wood Stains by color! Building a woodworking project is satisfying, but the build isn't the end of it. Unless you use a high end hardwood (in which case, go you, get some walrus oil, and let the grain shine), you will...
How to Spray Paint Outdoor Light Fixtures
Does your outdoor light need a refresh? Here's How to Spray Paint Outdoor Light Fixtures - without taking it off the wall! I like to spend each January doing home maintenance and small tasks that got put aside over the holiday season. One of those tasks for us was updating the light over our garage...
Our 2022 Christmas home decor tour
Happy holidays! I'm excited to give you a tour of our holiday Christmas home decor this year. This year we really built on the decor we have established in this home. We had a lot of fun building and making a few new pieces as well as filling out some areas that have been dark...
How to build a DIY rainbow ladder toy shelf
Add an angled twist to the classic ladder shelf with this DIY angled ladder shelf. The shelf has angled sides and has a wide base leading up to a narrow top. Use it for toys, books or decor! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the...
How to make a DIY tabletop planter centerpiece
Brighten up your dinner table with this DIY elevated tabletop planter centerpiece. This is perfect for holiday decor or everyday use! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. All opinions are our own and we love Kreg Tool. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! We're getting ready to host for...
How to make DIY large jingle bells
This tutorial will show you how to make DIY oversized jingle bells out of plastic pots. These large holiday bells are perfect for hanging outdoors during the Christmas season! As a kid, my father always led off any holiday greeting with a sarcastic "Merry Christmas, jingle bells." It has long been a phrase stuck in...
How do you fix a dried out Christmas tree?
Having trouble keeping your Christmas tree alive? Here's a step by step guide on how to save a dying Christmas tree and fix a dried out Christmas tree. There is something really magical about a live tree for Christmas. They smell great and add an extra special feeling to your holiday decor. But, live trees...
How to make a DIY pole Christmas tree
This post will teach you how to make a DIY pole Christmas tree using a PVC pipe, hardware and Christmas string lights. Get the tutorial below and make one today! This post was sponsored by National Hardware. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! Since our...
How to make paper ball ornaments
Want to make simple, inexpensive homemade Christmas ornaments? Here's how to make paper ball ornaments for your tree! I have been having so much fun making ornaments this year! Today I wanted to share a super simple ornament that doesn't require special supplies or skills - a paper ball! This paper ball has a unique...
DIY metallic dipped ornament balls
Want to add color and texture to your Christmas tree? Here's how to make matte and glossy DIY metallic dipped ornaments balls! I've been loving all things texture in home decor lately. Texture - or, more specifically, the contrast of textures - is fun to play with. Bringing a variety of textures can make a...
How to make toilet paper roll starburst ornaments
Want to make a simple, recycled ornament? I made these starburst ornaments for free! Here's how to make toilet paper roll starburst ornaments! I have been enjoying crafting up some new holiday ornaments this year. But, even simple ornaments can be pricey to make. These ornaments are made using toilet paper roll tubes - which,...
DIY bottle brush tree Christmas ornaments
Want to make an easy, whimsical ornament? Here is a step by step tutorial on how to make DIY bottle brush tree Christmas ornaments! I love bottle brush trees for Christmas. I have used them on many mantels and wreaths and think they feel a little nostalgic, a little whimsical, and super cute for the...
How to fluff an artificial Christmas tree
Is your fake tree looking a little flat and sad? Here's a step by step guide on how to fluff an artificial Christmas tree! I love a fake Christmas tree. You can put it up early, leave it up without watering, and they are often bigger and more perfect than real trees. But, it can...