If you are looking for the perfect white wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 3 biggest options on the market tested on 7 types of wood each! It's no secret that we love building things out of wood. A major part of any woodworking or furniture flip project is selecting...
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How to make a DIY galvanized metal wall planter
Want to make a unique DIY wall planter? Here's a tutorial for how to turn a galvanized bucket or tray into a wall hanging planter! When we decided to create a little hang zone on our covered patio, I knew that I wanted to hang something on the big, blank wall. Since this space is...
How to build a slim DIY rolling laundry cart
This project is going to show you how to build a slim DIY rolling laundry cart for your laundry room. If you have a space between or next to your washing machines, this cart is perfect for all your laundry essentials! We're working on our laundry room makeover in our new house. It's the second...
16 Kreg Jig Desk Ideas & Woodworking Plans
Want to build a desk woodworking project? The easiest way is by using pocket holes! Here are a ton of DIY desk ideas made using a Kreg Jig pocket hole jig! Working from home is great, but working from your couch can get old. Slumped posture is a pain in the neck (literally). Plus, it's...
Flip top bar furniture flip
We found a cool flip top bar in bad shape at the thrift store for only $25. We gave it a little care and flipped it into a beautiful and functional piece! This post was sponsored by Mohawk Finishing Products, which offers a wide range of products to help you fix wood, metal, and leather...
The Easiest Way to Build a Simple Kid's Table
Want to build a DIY kid's table - without even picking up a saw?! This is the easiest child's table you will ever build! I love the loft in our new home. It's a bedroom-sized space just off of Luke and Rory's bedrooms, right at the base of the stairs to our 3rd floor playroom....
March Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE Printable!
Looking for the home improvement tasks to tackle in March? Here's my checklist of things to do to get your home ready for Spring! Home maintenance is honestly really boring. There's no glamorous before-and-after photos. You won't find an HGTV show called Remember To Change The Filters. But, home maintenance is essential for any home...
How to make pom pom letters - easy DIY!
Want to make a bold, colorful statement in your home's decor? These DIY pom pom letters are the perfect touch for a kid's bedroom or playroom, can be made any size, and are a really budget friendly idea for large wall art! When we were almost done with Luke's bedroom makeover, I felt like the...
How to make dowel hooks
These DIY wooden dowel hooks are perfect for hanging plants, towels, or even hats on a wall! They are super simple to make and are the perfect touch to your boho style room. Here's a step by step guide! We recently shared with you our modern boho laundry room reveal and all of the natural...
How to add LED lights behind your flat screen TV
Want to add LED lighting behind your TV? It is a super easy 5 minute or less project! Here's how to do it! Ever since we added the faux boxwood panel wall behind our tv, that space has been feeling a bit dark and sad to me. Don't get me wrong - I love the...
How to hang a rug on the wall
This post will show you how to hang a rug on the wall so you can display a favorite piece in a different way! It's easy to hang a rug on the wall and use it for something practical. Here's how! We have very few carryovers from our old condo left two houses later. One...
How to make a geometric wood table top
This post will show you how to make a geometric wood table top that is perfect for a small space. It can give you a great modern or boho look, depending how you want to use it! We just recently finished our laundry room makeover and the real feature piece is our geometric plywood countertop....
The 10 best laundry room paint colors
Painting your laundry room? Here are the perfect paint colors for small laundry rooms to make you actually enjoy spending time in there! I am so excited to be making over our laundry room. Laundry rooms are totally underrated. So many houses that we toured last year had a "laundry closet". No hate if that's...
Our Modern Boho Laundry Room Makeover
We gave our laundry room a quick, budget friendly boho style makeover! Here's how we did our boho laundry room! Thank you to National Hardware for sponsoring our post. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. One thing that was on our must-have list when we were...
How to build a modern step stool - free plans!
If you need a step stool for your children or to reach the top shelf, check out the plans for this super simple geometric, modern step stool. This stool is built from one board and uses easy pocket hole joinery to construct. Scroll down to grab the free plans for how to build a modern...
How to build a simple DIY writing desk - woodworking plans!
Want to make a simple writing desk? This desk is perfect for working from home! Get the step by step tutorial, how to video, and PDF printable woodworking plans below. For the last few years, more and more people have started working from home regularly, my mom included. She finally had enough of sitting at...
Kreg Tool Crosscut Station review
Looking for information about the new Kreg Tool Crosscut Station? This review will give you everything you need to know about one of the newest feature cutting tools from Kreg Tool. If you've been following along with us for any amount of time, you know our goal is to provide easy projects that you can...
Decocrated Spring 2021 box - unboxing & review
Love home decor? Then you are going to love Decocrated - a home decor subscription box. Decocrated delivers curated home decor pieces to your home four times a year. Here's whats in my Spring 2021 box! I have been getting Decocrated boxes for almost 2 years now. I really look forward to receiving the boxes...
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720 Pro review
Looking for information about the Kreg Jig 720 Pro? This review will give you everything you need to know about the pocket hole drilling feature tool from Kreg Tool. If you've ever seen a project from us, you know we probably used a Kreg jig to build it. We are huge fans of Kreg Tool...
Toddler jungle bedroom room reveal!
Looking for inspiration for a jungle themed kid's bedroom? Check out the toddler jungle bedroom that we DIY-ed for our animal-obsessed 2 year old! When we moved into our new home, we knew it was going to be a while before we started doing room makeovers (I had a baby a week later, so yeah...
February Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE Printable
Trying to get - and keep - your home in shape? Ongoing maintenance is key! Here is the home maintenance checklist for February to keep your house in great condition! Owning a home can be really exciting - but it also can be really boring, too. A lot of those boring tasks can slip through...
How to make a quick & easy felt ball garland
Want to add a colorful felt ball garland to your holiday or home decor? Here is the easiest way to make one yourself! I am really loving decorating with bold colors in Luke's room. We recently hung a felt leaf garland over his crib, but being across from the extremely colorful mural, the green on...
Easy DIY play tent - with PDF woodworking plans!
Want to make a homemade play tent for your children's bedroom or playroom? Here is a step by step tutorial and video to show you exactly how we made this DIY kids tent! We are so excited to be wrapping up Luke's bedroom makeover. It has been so fun working on all of these projects...
How to make a DIY Growth Chart
Want to make a simple DIY child growth chart for your home? Here is an easy step by step tutorial to make a homemade growth chart! Luke is 2 years old and growing so quickly. I didn't even really realize it until Rory was born - but he is huge and growing by the inch....
How to build a custom closet: DIY closet shelving tutorial
Want to build a custom closet system for your home? Here is the tried + true methods we have used to create a custom built closet shelving system in many closets in our home! The worst thing about new homes is the single builder grade wire shelf in each closet. One of the biggest home...
How to build a DIY shoe shelf- with PDF plans
Here's how we built a simple shoe shelf for helping to organize all the shoes in our mudroom! Interested in building a DIY shoe shelf for your space? There are lots of options depending on the look and functionality you're looking for. Shoes everywhere is one of the easiest ways to make your home look...
How to hang outdoor string lights
String lights add a magical twinkling vibe and the practicality of good lighting to any outdoor or patio space. If you want to add string lights to your outdoor space, check out this step by step guide. This post was sponsored by National Hardware. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible....
How to frost a glass door
If you want to add privacy to a glass door without losing the light bright feeling it gives your home, consider frosting the glass door panels! Here is how to frost glass for privacy. One thing that I love about our new home is that the guest bedroom is on the first floor. It gives...
How to paint a mural
Want to paint a mural but don't know where to begin? Here are the steps I took to paint a jungle mural in my son's bedroom! One thing on my life bucket list has been to paint a mural. And I know, a mural can be a lot. They are bold and specific and not...
January Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE printable!
Owning a home has a lot of benefits, but one of the big struggles for many home owners is home maintenance. Here are the home related tasks to tackle in January to keep your home running smoothly! I love owning a home, but the maintenance can be overwhelming to think about. It's easy enough to...
DIY metal and wood console table
This DIY metal and wood console table is perfect for a bathroom, entryway or small space. It is great for holding towels, wash clothes, tissues and much more. It uses down rods from light fixtures and wood of your choice. Adding the unique element of metal to a wooden table is a pop people aren't...
Our 2020 Christmas Decor
2020 has been a wild ride. We are, for the first time, not hosting extended family for Christmas. It's just us at home and we honestly decorated a bit less than we normally do, and didn't do too much extra this year. But, I wanted to share a peek at our decorations to share that...
How to build a tree bookshelf
If you want to add a bookshelf shaped like a tree to your home, here is how to build it! We are giving our son a jungle themed bedroom makeover and decided to build him this DIY tree style bookshelf and toy shelf! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool, which offers tools perfect for...
4 easy DIY garage organization ideas
Ever look around your garage and realize how unorganized it is? With so many small items in a garage, it's easy for it to get out of control. We've got four easy DIY garage organization ideas to help you out! This post is sponsored by National Hardware. Links to their products are included in the...
DIY garage paint storage
This project has you covered for a way to store paint and stain in an organized way. This easy DIY garage paint storage system will display your paints and stains and keep you organized! If you're like most people, you have a stack of ¾ used paint cans in your garage. You don't want to...
DIY entryway shelf with hooks
This DIY entryway shelf with hooks project has been sponsored by National Hardware. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! We've got new plans and a great idea for a DIY entryway shelf with hooks to organize your home! We just moved into our house and...
DIY wooden tabletop Christmas trees
Add a little boho Christmas flair this year with these DIY wooden tabletop Christmas trees. They are great for a mantle, entry table or kitchen peninsula and are easy to make! These DIY wooden tabletop Christmas trees are a great way to add a little bit of height and interest to your holiday decor. The...
Mockingbird stroller vs City Select Stroller
Shopping for a new stroller? We are comparing our Mockingbird Single-to-Double stroller with the City Select and sharing the results! One of the biggest buys for many new parents is a stroller. Whether you plan to walk in your neighborhood, travel, or use it as your primary mode of child transportation, selecting a stroller is...
Our 2020 Favorite Things
Hello! This time of year, everyone is looking for gift ideas for themselves and others. Instead of an official "gift guide," this year we thought that we would share some of our favorite things. We have them, we love them, and we think you might love them, too! Our 2020 Favorite Things Workshop Wobble Stool...
How to make a Wooden Dowel Christmas Tree
This easy homemade wooden dowel Christmas tree adds the perfect minimalist, boho or Scandinavian touch to your holiday decor. Here's a step by step tutorial on how to make it! I have been loving boho holiday decor this year (did you catch my Christmas tree wall hanging?!). Boho style features a lot of natural elements...