Learn the simplest and most accurate way to build drawer boxes with this easy tutorial. Drawer Box Build Welcome back, this is Kristen from In Her Garage Woodworking here with another build plan for you. When I first began my DIY woodworking journey over 5 years ago I was … [Read more...]
How to Make and Use a French Cleat
I am going to teach you how to securely hang heavy objects on the wall with a board and a few screws. Using a French Cleat has been a tried and true method for hanging heavy objects and is used by professional cabinet makers and DIYers alike. It can be incorporated into the item … [Read more...]
DIY Kid’s Craft Table
Have the kids taken over your kitchen table or island? Need somewhere to let the kids get creative? Today I am going to show you how to make a simple DIY kid’s craft table (or desk). Let's get building. DIY Kid’s Desk and Craft Table If your children are going to be home … [Read more...]
DIY Ideas for Setting Up A Home Office
Many of you have suddenly found yourselves transitioning to a home office during this period of social distancing and feeling overwhelmed. No matter how much or how little space you have to work with, I'm here to help you create a cheerful and practical work space with these DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Concrete Desk Organizer
DIY Concrete Desk Organizer Hi! It's Sheri from Hazel + Gold, and I'm excited to share this DIY Concrete Desk Organizer tutorial with you! This organizer was born from necessity. Do you have a jar or cup-like pen holder? Have you ever knocked it over reaching for a pen or … [Read more...]
How to Turn a Desk Organizer into a Charging Station
How to Turn a Desk Organizer into a Charging Station Do you have multiple devices that need charging every day, but they are cluttering up your counter or table? Luckily I have the answer to that problem and it involves this simple desk organizer. Would you believe that … [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...]
The Reality Is…
The reality is that what you see on TV and magazines isn't real life. We all know this, but do we tend to forget after a while? I was watching one of those popular HGTV reality shows the other day. This one happened to be filmed in our neighborhood, so I was very familiar with … [Read more...]
Knockoff PB Personalized Pinboard
Hey everyone! If you remember, last month, I shared with you how I updated my boys' desk in our den with a wood plank desktop. The den is just about ready for the big reveal and now I'm just working on adding little details. This includes these fun personalized bulletin … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Memo Board – The Time I Made a 4th Grade Teacher Use a Power Tool
Before the end of the school year a REALLY GOOD friend of mine asked if I would give a talk in her daughter's class about what I do for a living. I hemmed and hawed because I rarely have the free time. But, the main reason I was hesitant was because I didn't know how to talk to … [Read more...]
25 Dreamy Blue Paint Color Choices
It's no secret that one of the quickest and least expensive ways to transform a room is with paint. Choosing the right color, however, can be tricky. It's always recommended to paint some sample colors in the room you'll be painting. Both natural and artificial lighting play huge … [Read more...]
Summer Tour of Homes – Welcome to My Home
Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad to see you made it. I hope you didn't get lost. Did you just get here from Angie's house at the Country Chic Cottage? Her home is so cozy and beautiful (so make sure you didn't miss her stop on the tour!) I'm so glad to have you over … [Read more...]
Gray, Grey or Greige {Finding the Perfect Gray}
Work is progressing in the kitchen and I finished painting the upper portion of the wall a very light greige (a cross between beige and gray.) Light Greige Our Kitchen Command Center - Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White With the abundance of light colors in the kitchen, I … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Customized File Bin with Mod Podge
I'm just curious if I'm the only person who loses sight of her desk every week? I spend Monday mornings clearing the clutter and figuring out my plan of attack for the week. I could really save that 30 minutes each week by corralling my clutter in one place! On a recent excursion … [Read more...]
Industrial Work Table with Vintage Dictionary Top – Guest Post by Hammer Like a Girl
Y'all are gonna love today's guest post! Hammer Like a Girl is in the HOWZZ! Check out that industrial book page topped table that they created. Today's guest post is brought to you by THREE handy gals! I'm seriously thinking about moving to Seattle just so I can be one of … [Read more...]
Home Office Makeover – From Dark and Dreary to Light and Dreamy
Why do we wait to remodel the rooms that we spend the most time in?Our home office had very humble beginnings. No overhead lights meant we had to use a floor lamp and table top lights to see.The walls were a deep burnt sienna color that didn't bounce much of that light around.I … [Read more...]