Tool Belt Hack for Petite Builders or Kids If you are serious about DIYing, then a tool belt is a necessity. Unfortunately, tool belts are not exactly one-size-fits-all. If you are on the puny side of the size spectrum, you will be hard-pressed to find a belt that hangs where … [Read more...]
10 Cool Gifts that Every Handy Guy (or Gal) Would Love
As an avid DIYer, I know that Father's Day is a good time to pick up great bargains on DIY tools and more. Sometimes picking out the right gift for that handy person in your life can be a little daunting. Therefore, I've created a list of cool products that I love and I know your … [Read more...]
File Cabinet Makeover Using Chalk Paint
Hey there everyone! I'm working in my craft room to give it a major overhaul and make it a much more functional and creative space. It also doubles as an office that I share with my husband. It's not always the easiest thing to do, partly because of a lack of organization. One … [Read more...]
Folding Laptop / Writing Table Tutorial #DremelMaker
My favorite place to write my tutorials is outside on our screen porch when the weather is pleasant. I love listening to the birds and feeling the breeze blow through the screens. Up until this weekend, I was using an old card table as a desk. But, it was heavy, large and … [Read more...]
Ryobi Battery Powered vs. Campbell Hausfeld Pneumatic Finish Nailer Comparison
A finish nailer is a great tool to have in your workshop. It's great for small projects, installing moulding, wall planking and more. After using both types of finish nailers for many projects, I wanted to break down the pros and cons of each. I was able to score this … [Read more...]
Xtend + Climb Telescoping Ladder Review
A few months ago I got an email asking me if I wanted to test an Xtend + Climb telescoping ladder. I said I'd be happy to try it, but I couldn't promise I'd blog about it. I try lots of products, but only the ones I love get mentioned on the blog. The litmus test is if I would … [Read more...]
10 DIY Gift Ideas for the Rock Star DIYer
Christmas is next week? Christmas is next week! Who else is still running around buying those last minute gifts? {Me raising my hand.} If you have someone on your list who is an avid DIYer, I have a new list of the Top 10 Gift Ideas for the Rock Star DIYer in your life! These … [Read more...]
DIY Cable Installation
It would seem that every time I've considered moving my TV to a new spot in the house, that there's never a cable outlet where I need one. I recently remedied this issue and wanted to share with you how to tackle your own DIY Cable Installation! This tutorial is specific to … [Read more...]
How to Install a Scrap Wood Wall
I'm so thrilled to be healthy again, that I'm doing a happy dance (see the video below if you want to witness it.) The pneumonia is gone and my boys are back in school. Can I get a "Woot Woot!"? The bonus room/art studio renovation is rockin' and rollin' again and I have some … [Read more...]
How to Solder Metals Together – Tool Tutorial Friday
Wheee, it's another episode of Tool Tutorial Friday! Do y'all miss TTF? I do too, but this handy gal only has so many tools in her toolbox. I added a new one a few weeks ago, a soldering iron. When I was in college, I took a stained glass elective (one of the … [Read more...]
How to Salvage Wood from Shipping Pallets
Pallet upcycling is all the rage today. But, if you've ever tried to actually remove wood planks from a pallet, you know that it is not an easy task. The nails that are used are typically spiral nails and are designed to really grip that wood. And if that's not enough, they … [Read more...]
Scraping Your Own Popcorn Ceilings – It’s a Messy Job, but Someone’s Gotta Do It!
Many of you guessed correctly that I would be scraping my own popcorn ceilings. It wasn't hard to do, but it also isn't for the bad neck or bad back sufferers. Normally I hire out this job — but because our laundry room is so small — it seemed silly to pay someone else to do … [Read more...]
Demolition Day
This past weekend I was able to make some serious progress on our laundry room. Yeehaw! Sometimes in order to make a room pretty, you have to make it uglier first. That was certainly the case with this project. If you are just joining me, a few weeks ago the nice folks at Flow … [Read more...]
Installing Your Own Sprinkler System
Last week I shared with you how to grow a better lawn based on what I learned from my education at Pennington Seed. Part of growing a more beautiful lawn is learning how to water it properly. Did you know that the majority of homeowners overwater their lawn and plants? Typically … [Read more...]
White-washed Window Box from a Wine Crate
The other day I was wandering aimlessly shopping at Costco and spied an empty wooden wine crate. The angel stamped on the side was beckoning me to take her home. Actually, I read Funky Junk Interiors's post about making tool boxes last year and have been looking for just the … [Read more...]
Tool Tutorial Friday – Table Saw Tutorial
Welcome back to another Tool Tutorial Friday. I have a secret to tell you, this is one of the two power tools I own that I fear the most (the other is my router.) However, everytime I use my table saw I get a little more comfortable. Regardless, I will always keep that "healthy … [Read more...]