We are so excited to share our kitchen design plan! This project will modernize our space, improve the function and flow, and incorporate some of our favorite colors and materials! We are so excited to finally be diving into a project we have been planning since we moved into this home - our kitchen. While...
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56 Beginner-Friendly Weekend woodworking projects
Looking for tutorials and step by step guides for weekend woodworking projects? Here are some of our favorite ideas for builds that can be completed in a weekend! Woodworking can easily become an all-encompassing hobby. Big projects can take weeks - or even months - to complete. Sometimes, thats necessary. A new built in can...
How to get into woodworking as a hobby
Wondering how to get into woodworking as a hobby? Here's everything you need to know - and to have - to get started! When we tell people what we do for a living, we get a lot of questions. We of course get a lot of questions about blogging and creating content. But we also...
Woodworking gifts for dad
Looking for unique woodworking gifts for dad? Men are so hard to shop for! Here are a ton of gift ideas for men who enjoy woodworking. I don't know if it's just me, but I seriously feel like adult men are the hardest people to buy gifts for. In most cases, they want nothing. Or...
31 Garden Woodworking Projects for beginners
Ready to upgrade your garden space? Check out these amazing garden woodworking projects to inspire your next project! Is your garden calling out for a little DIY love? Well, you're in luck because today, we're diving into the world of garden woodworking projects that are rewarding and incredibly fun to build. Whether you've got a...
Best Warm White Paint Colors for your home
Looking for the best Warm White Paint Colors for your home? Check out our list of the most popular options - and some tips for helping them look great in your space! So, you want to paint your house white. Congrats - narrowing down to a color family is a big first step in the...
23 Creative One Board Woodworking Project Ideas
Simplify your woodworking journey with our list of one board woodworking projects. These efficient and creative ideas are ideal for anyone looking to create beautiful, functional builds with just one piece of lumber. Woodworking is a fantastic hobby, and there is no greater sense of satisfaction than building something with your own hands. Sure, it's...
Breadboard ends with a Kreg Jig
Building a farmhouse table with breadboard ends and want to use pocket holes? Here's how to do it using a Kreg Jig! A classic decorating and building style is the farmhouse look. One of the big staples in farmhouse style furniture is a table with breadboard ends. Historically, farmhouse tables with breadboard ends were made...
15 best woodworking projects for babies
Want to build something for the baby in your life? Here are a ton of ideas and tutorials for woodworking projects for babies! Having a baby - or grand baby - is such an exciting moment. If you are a maker, it totally makes sense that you would want to gift the baby with something...
How To Choose a Carpet Color for the Living Room
Learn how to choose a carpet color for your living room with our expert guide, covering everything from selecting vibrant shades to the impact of lighting. Make your space cozy and stylish with our tips for a beautiful, inviting aesthetic. The color of a carpet or rug is a central element in any room's decor....
20 easy woodworking projects for kids to make
Discover the joy of easy woodworking projects for kids with our guide, featuring fun and simple woodworking projects perfect for family bonding. From beginner-friendly crafts to creative ideas, inspire your little ones to build and create alongside you! If you do woodworking, it is natural that your child might be interested in trying to make...
How to build a DIY LEGO table
Our 5 year old is obsessed with Legos, but he built them all on the floor. So, we built a simple DIY Lego table for him to do his builds! Here's how to make it! Last summer, my dad found two tubs of my old Lego in his garage and brought them with him on...
18 woodworking plans for coffee tables
Got a passion for woodworking projects? We've compiled the ultimate list of woodworking plans for coffee tables, offering inspiration and guidance for crafters of all skill levels. Whether you are new to DIY projects or an experienced builder, making your own coffee table is a great project to tackle. Coffee tables are important functionally -...
15 DIY bed frame woodworking plans
Want to build your own bed? It's a super popular woodworking project because it has such an impact on your space! Check out this list of DIY bed frame woodworking plans! Have you ever heard the joke about what a red flag it is if you go to a guy's house and his mattress is...
29 Woodworking gifts for girlfriends: easy build ideas
Looking for a simple but thoughtful woodworking gifts for your girlfriend? Here are a ton of beginner level woodworking projects that make great gift ideas for women! Looking for the perfect handmade gift idea for your girlfriend? How about making her something out of wood?! Of course, the ultimate woodworking gift would be to build...
How to stain wood white
Discover how to stain wood white for a light, bright, and airy finish that complements various home decor styles. Learn the benefits of white wood stain over paint and whitewash, including preserving natural wood grain while achieving a modern look. If you want a piece of wooden furniture to have a light and bright aesthetic,...
HVAC maintenance checklist - free printable!
Maximize your home's comfort and efficiency with our comprehensive HVAC Maintenance Checklist. This essential guide is part of our curated home maintenance checklists, designed to help homeowners maintain their systems and prevent costly repairs. The HVAC system is one of the most expensive individual parts of your home. Plus, it's super important for the day...
Kreg router table review
This post is our review of the Kreg Benchtop Router Table and discusses the Kreg Precision Router Table System, which use the same functionality. Learn more about these options! One of our favorite tools is the Kreg Benchtop Router Table. It's not our most used tool, but when we need it, it majorly comes in...
Are Caraway pans worth it?
Caraway pans have been very popular for years, but they are expensive. We're breaking down whether Caraway pans are worth it in this review. We recently bought a full set of Caraway pots and pans for our home and we debated a long time whether we should. Caraway is a more high-end brand of kitchen...
How to build a DIY dress up station
Check out how we built a DIY dress up station for our daughter to store her costumes and jewelry! This is an easy DIY build you can do! It's funny having two kids and watching them pick what they enjoy doing, even without prompting. Our daughter has loved putting on clothes and jewelry for as...
Best Wood for Dark Stain
Discover the best woods for dark stain colors to achieve a luxurious finish on your DIY projects. This guide dives into the ideal wood species for deep brown and black stains, tips for a non-blotchy finish, and a simple step-by-step wood stain process, ensuring your furniture project turns out great. A lot of people build...
The best Frame TV stands
Looking for the perfect stand for your Frame TV? Here are some of the best Frame TV stands to choose from! The Samsung frame TV is a beautiful television designed to look like a piece of framed art that hangs on your wall. This is a super popular TV to choose if you really care...
8 best paint colors for a beachy bathroom
Want to give your bathroom a beach house feel? Here are the best paint colors for a beachy bathroom - with real life examples! Bathrooms are an often overlooked part of your home's decor, but you spend so much time in there - why not make it fabulous? The most frequent request I definitely hear...
How to store spray paint cans in your garage
Have a lot of half-used cans of paint? Here are the best practices for organizing and storing spray paint in your garage! If you do a lot of DIY projects, chances are that you have a lot of cans of spray paint. I have learned the hard way to never just buy one can -...
How to build a DIY loft bed
Is your kid ready to move up to a big kid bed? Here's how to build a DIY loft bed that will give your child a great sleeping and hangout space! Our son recently turned 5 years old and he was getting a liiiiiittle big for his crib sized mattress, so we started thinking about...
The top fireplace trends for 2025
Want to update your fireplace? Here are the top fireplace trends - big and small - to inspire your next renovation project! A fireplace is a natural focal point for any home. Often times, fireplace are designed to be the first thing that you see when you walk into a room, and the centerpiece of...
How to stain pine to look like oak
Want to use wood stain to totally transform the look of your wood? Here's how to stain pine to look like oak! Pine is a super popular wood for beginner woodworkers to try building with. This is because it is readily available and relatively inexpensive. It's also a common wood to find when you purchase...
How to price woodworking projects
Wondering how to price woodworking projects for sale? Here are our best tips and tricks to price them correctly - the first time! We talk to a ton of people who are looking for ideas for woodworking projects to make and sell. And it makes sense - once you get into woodworking as a hobby,...
The Best Small Bathroom Paint Colors
Want to update your bathroom? Here are the best Small Bathroom Paint Colors to help even the tiniest of bathrooms to look magazine-worthy. Bathrooms can be tricky to decorate, and small bathrooms especially so. You probably want your bathroom to feel clean, and inviting. There are many ways to achieve this without fully renovating the...
14 doable DIY pantry remodel ideas
Ready to renovate or reorganize your kitchen's pantry space? Here are a ton of pantry remodel ideas to inspire your next project? Having a nice pantry space can completely transform the functionality of your kitchen space. Seriously - it can hold food storage, supplies, even small appliances! But pantries big and small can be useless...
Pros and cons of frosted pantry doors
Considering adding a glass door to your kitchen? Here are some of the pros and cons of frosted pantry doors! Having a pantry in your kitchen is such a luxury. I love the functionality of a wonderfully organized pantry space, but who's to say that the pantry can't also become a visual focal point for...
The ideal measurements for pantry shelves
Designing a new pantry but unsure how to space things out? Here are the ideal measurements for pantry shelves! Pantries are one of the most underrated spaces in your home. Seriously, adding a pantry can totally transform the functionality of your kitchen space! Whether you have a pantry that you want to upgrade with new...
Top Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2025
Wondering about the latest Kitchen Cabinet Trends? Here's what's trending in kitchen designs and some simple ideas for how to get the look in your home! The kitchen is known as the heart of the home. It is also one of the spaces in your home that can be the hardest to renovate and keep...
How to turn a closet into a pantry
Need a DIY pantry idea? Learn how to turn a closet into a pantry with this comprehensive guide! Discover step-by-step instructions to transform your unused closet space into a functional and organized kitchen storage area. Having a pantry can transform the functionality of your kitchen space - especially a small kitchen! Whether your home has...
How do you join two boards together with a Kreg jig?
If you're ready to start your next woodworking project but aren't sure how to use your Kreg jig to join boards together, here's how! One of the most simple and effective joinery methods in woodworking is pocket hole joinery. Pocket hole joinery has a low barrier to entry in woodworking, is easy to master thanks...
How to organize a pantry on a budget
Want an organized pantry, without spending hundreds on cute bins and canisters? Here are our best DIY pantry hacks for how to organize a pantry on a budget! A pantry is a fabulous addition to any kitchen. Whether you have a walk in, a reach in, or a pantry cabinet, you can't beat a pantry...
Smart and Simple Pantry space saving ideas
Have a small pantry that is always a mess? Let's get it organized! Here are a ton of smart and simple DIY pantry space saving ideas! Having a pantry can be a real game changer for your kitchen. Even a small pantry is great - you just need to know how to maximize your storage...
How to organize a small pantry with deep shelves
Have an awkward pantry to organize? Check out these DIY pantry ideas for how to organize a small pantry with deep shelves! Having a pantry is awesome - it's such an upgrade to have dedicated food storage space. But, it can be very hard to keep a pantry organized. I have especially struggled with super...
Best stain for knotty pine wood
Want to add a stain to your pine wood - but it has a ton of knots? Here are the best stains for knotty pine and tips for staining it! Pine is a super popular wood to work with because it is beautiful, accessible, and relatively inexpensive. Pine has many unique characteristics like a wide...
How to stain pine to look like walnut
Want to use wood stain to totally transform the look of your wood? Here's how to stain pine to look like walnut! Pine is a favorite wood for many people to build with because it is readily available and generally inexpensive to get. Walnut, on the other hand, is a gorgeous dark wood that is...
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How to choose the right wood stain for your project
Discover how to choose the right wood stain for your project. Learn about color preferences, wood species consideration, opacity, finish, and practical tips to ensure your woodwork gets the ideal finishing touch. Working on any wood project is a labor of love. When the project is almost done, it can be a huge relief. But,...