This holiday home cleanup post is sponsored by Hoover and their line of ONEPWR cleaning solutions! All opinions and content are our own. Thank you for supporting brands that make our business possible! You've heard of spring cleaning, but you really can't wait a year between deep cleans of your home. With the holidays coming...
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Decocrated Winter 2020 Unboxing + Review
Interested in the Decocrated home decor subscription service? Here is what I got in this box and my review! I love receiving my Decocrated box every quarter. It's like getting a big box full of presents. Each item is in it's own box and it's so fun to open them one at a time! I...
DIY Boho Christmas Wall Hanging
Want to create a Boho-style wall hanging for your Christmas decor? Here is a step by step guide to how I made this rope and wood Christmas tree wall hanging! Traditional style Christmas decor is always tried and true, but I love decorating for the trends each holiday, too. Ususally trends that are popular in...
DIY Montessori toy shelf- with PDF plans
This DIY Montessori toy shelf is a perfect way to display your child's books and toys for them to see! We built this toy shelf to go along with our matching DIY Montessori forward facing bookshelf that our son loves to use to pick out his books! See how we built this DIY Montessori toy...
5 ways to IMMEDIATELY personalize your new home
We recently moved into our new home and made a loooong list of projects we want to do in the next few years. We also made a list of projects we needed to do immediately to make a difference in our new home. These projects are simple ways to swap out old things in the...
DIY farmhouse style console table- PDF plans
This DIY farmhouse style console table is an easy build with these woodworking plans. This console table is long and great for behind a couch. Today we're bringing you the easy DIY console table plans for this DIY farmhouse style console table we just built for our new home! We just moved and identified a...
30 Best Blue Paint Colors for inside your home
Looking for the best blue paint colors? Here is a round up of some of the best light, medium, and dark toned blue colors to use in your home! Blue is a universally loved color. It can be calming and serene while still bringing a touch of color into your space. Blues come in warm...
DIY two tiered serving tray plans
With the holidays upcoming, these DIY two tiered serving tray plans are going to have you build something to impress your guests and keep them fed at the same time! We used to have an old bowl that we kept our fruits and veggies in that was tucked away on the counter. In our new...
How to keep a cabinet door from opening too far - the EASIEST way!
Is your cabinet door opening too far? Whether it is hitting the wall, another cabinet, or even the microwave or the fridge, this is an annoying problem! Here's the easy and quick way to fix it! The kitchen in our new house has a nice wide open lay out with lots of cabinet storage. However,...
How to replace cabinet hardware
Want to replace the hardware on your cabinets? Kitchen or bathroom, this is a super easy and budget-friendly DIY! Here's a full tutorial + how to video. Want to give your cabinet a new look but you aren't up for a major home improvement project? Changing out your cabinet knobs is a fantastic way to...
How to install a cat door on an interior door
For most of us cat parents out there, where we place the litter box can be a challenge. You want to place it somewhere the smell won’t be noticeable and the box itself won’t clash with your home’s aesthetics. Most importantly, you want it to be accessible to the little cat even if it’s behind...
Why you should change your air filter when you move
There are so many things on your mind when moving to a new house. You need to figure out everything from where to unpack your things, how to arrange your furniture, forwarding your mail, and so many other things. One very important, but often overlooked, thing to remember to do when you move to a...
Deep clean your kitchen with the Dremel Versa
This post was sponsored by the Home Depot. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. We just moved into our new home and we committed to keeping our home cleaner from the start than we ever did before. We had our home professionally cleaned before moving...
How to hang a DIY boxwood wall
Boxwood walls make a great backdrop for photos, photobooths, weddings, and even inside your home! We used a wall of faux boxwood to cover an unsightly wall behind our TV. Here's a step by step tutorial and video on the DIY process! One thing that I was so excited for about our new living room...
Our DIY Halloween Porch Decor
Our new house doesn't have much of a front yard, so we decided to go all out decorating our front steps and porch for Halloween instead! Here's how we DIYed it. I just love Halloween! It's such a fun holiday because there's nothing serious, no expectations for gifts or hosting big family gatherings. You can...
How to install a pull out trash can
When we moved into our new home, we didn't have anywhere to put a trash can except out in the open. That wasn't going to work because of the dog and toddlers, so we decided to install a pull out trash can in one of our kitchen cabinets. If you need a way to hide...
Our New Craft Supply Cabinets
This post was sponsored by Wayfair. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! The first room that you see when you enter our home is our office. It's officially a "dining room," but since our dining table fits in the eat in kitchen, we decided to make...
Tour our new house + our initial project list
Hello y'all! Long time no chat. We took a little break from new content to celebrate and enjoy the birth of our daughter, Rory, but we are so excited to be back with you today! As you might remember, we moved to a new house ten days before Rory was born. It was a wild...
The 6 Best Gray Paint Colors for Cabinets
Gray is a wonderful neutral paint color option. If you want to add some color to a cabinet while staying light, bright, and neutral, gray is a great option. Here are my favorite gray paint colors for cabinets! Whether you are designing a kitchen or a bathroom, cabinet color is one thing that can date...
How to stain wood with tea
Looking for a non-toxic, homemade wood stain idea? Tea makes a great natural stain - plus it is super inexpensive and easy to come by. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to stain wood with tea - and a how-to video! I've been experimenting with different ways to stain wood lately. Homemade...
The BEST whole house paint colors for any home in 2024
Want to paint the inside of your house one cohesive color? That's a great option for a beautiful, consistent home. Here are some of the best whole house paint colors! When planning paint colors for your home, it can be tempting to try every color in the rainbow. A red dining room, a blue living...
Cleaning your home before you move
When you're getting ready to make a big move from one home to another, you might not be thinking about cleaning your old home before you move. However, common courtesy in the real estate space is to give your home a final overall cleaning before you leave it. It is considered courteous to leave your...
How much money did we make on the sale of our home?
Wondering how much money we really made when selling our home? Let's take a look at the nitty gritty details! So, I know that it is taboo to talk about money. However, I find this subject extremely fascinating, and since most of the big numbers are public record anyways, I wanted to share! We shared...
How to pick the Best Gray Paint Colors for a Nursery
Considering painting your baby's nursery gray? Here are some of my very favorite options for gray paint colors for a nursery! Gray is the perfect color for a baby's nursery. It is neutral and will match any style of decor, will stand the test of time, and can be used in the bedroom for many...
Our final home tour!
Today is a bittersweet day as we will be sharing our final home tour of our current house. We have loved loved loved living in this home and transforming it over the last four years. Truly, 95% of the big transformation was in the first 2 years, before Luke was born 🙂 We are very...
How to stain wood with coffee - easy homemade wood stain!
Looking for a non-toxic, homemade wood stain idea? Coffee makes a great natural stain - plus it is super inexpensive and easy to come by. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to stain wood with coffee - and a how-to video! I've been having a lot of fun experimenting with different ways...
6 Dining Room Tables Built with a Kreg Jig - Free Plans & Ideas!
Want to build a DIY dining table? A Kreg Jig pocket hole jig makes it easy to do! Here are some free woodworking project plans and ideas to get you inspired! Dining tables are a really great woodworking project. They are huge and have a big impact on your home. However, they are really just...
DIY wooden shower stool - FREE PDF Plans!
Need to take a seat in the shower or put your leg up for shaving? Modern showers don't include any ledges, so whip together this DIY wooden shower stool and put it to good use! This stool is super simple to make and needs just one board cut into four pieces. Scroll down to check...
8 Simple Ways to Save Money when Hiring Movers
Planning a big move on a budget? While the cheapest way to move is to move yourself, sometimes you have to hire movers. Here are some great ideas for how to save money when hiring movers! We have moved a few times in the past and have never previously hired movers. However, four years ago...
27 DIY Playroom Wall Decor Ideas
Looking for wall decor ideas for your playroom? Here are 27 kid friendly ideas that you can DIY this weekend! Decorating a playroom? Once all of the toys are in place and the furniture is set, you might be staring at some blank walls. Blank walls are no fun! In a playroom, this is your...
How to build a DIY Montessori front-facing bookshelf - PDF Plans!
Do your kids love reading? This DIY Montessori front-facing bookshelf is a hit with kids! It allows them to see all of their books and pick which one they want to read! We all know young kids love to read, and they often want to pick from the same selection of books over and over....
Metal and wood Palmetto wall hanging
Y'all know we can't ever just throw something away. There's always a second life to everything. Well, in this case, a third life! A few years ago, we found an old iron and wood bench that needed some love and care and new wooden seat slats and we totally fixed it up and put it...
The 28 Best Light Gray Paint Colors for Any Home
Looking for the perfect neutral paint color for your home? Light gray is the perfect option! Here are some of the most popular shades. If you are looking for a neutral paint color for your home, gray is a great option - it is not as stark as white, but it is still very neutral...
DIY chair planter with a stenciled design
This tutorial will show you exactly how we built a custom wooden chair plant stand and added a welcoming stenciled design to it using our Cricut Explore Air 2 cutting machine! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut for Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. We're getting ready to move to a new...
How to purge and organize baby clothes for baby #2
Getting ready for baby number 2? Depending on how old your older child is, you may have a lot of saved baby clothes to sort, purge, and organize. Here are my tips for getting it done! I was SO excited when I found out our second child was going to be a girl! I have...
How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig from stem cuttings
Love plants? Plant propagation is an easy way to get free new plants. I love propagating plants and fiddle leaf figs are some of my favorites. Fiddle leaf figs (ficus lyrata) are notoriously hard to keep alive. The most important thing is to find a spot they like - with indirect light through a window...
How to replace a screen door
Broken, damaged or missing screen door? If you need to know how to replace a screen door, it's really very simple. Check out the steps here on how to do it! Screen doors really take the brunt of all weather. They are constantly in the sun, being rained on and dealing with fluctuating temperatures. No...
DIY wooden balancing stones
There are tons of great kids toys aimed at helping young toddlers grow and mature. One of those is wooden balancing stones, which are great for teaching a child about dexterity and fine motor skills. You can easily buy a set of wooden balancing stones online, but it's fun to customize your own by making...
The 21 best paint colors for master bedrooms in 2024
Here are some of the very best paint colors to paint your master bedroom. These colors will make your space a calm and serene sanctuary! Your master bedroom is your retreat at the end of the day. Whether you are tired from a day at work, with children, with family, or just out and about...
How to dye wood with food coloring
Want to dye wood in bright, vibrant colors with everyday items? Do you want to color wooden kids toys with a food-safe, mouthing safe option? Here is a step by step guide and video on how to dye wood with food coloring! I have recently gotten very interested in wooden kid's toys. Luke is starting...