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Scrap Wood Christmas Tree using RIT Dye

Holiday decorating is in full swing in my house. We bought our tree today and Pretty Handsome Guy and the boys decorated it today while I worked on the cute little scrap wood Christmas tree above. When I saw the scrap wood DIY Christmas…

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PB Rustic Chalkboard Wall Organizer Copy Cat

I love a challenge. If you hold an object up to me and ask me how it can be transformed, I can usually name a few different things. So, when the Elmer's #Look4Less Challenge was introduced, I jumped at the opportunity! For this challenge…

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The 10 Minute Tooth Fairy Pouch

Things happen fast in my family. So fast that I can barely keep up. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you probably saw that I spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the hospital with my youngest son. I looked away for an instant and he…

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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,…

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How to Make a Shoe Storage Bench out of a Habitat ReStore Wall Cabinet

We had a great turnout at the Habitat ReStore demonstration on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who showed up. It was nice meeting some new friends. There will be another talk at 1 pm on Saturday, December 10th at the Cary, NC Habitat ReStore!…

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Tool Tutorial Friday – How to Use a Cordless Drill

A cordless drill is an essential tool for any DIYer. If you don't have one, stop reading this and go buy one! Seriously, a cordless drill is one of the most important tools for your toolbox. How to Use a Cordless Drill If you've been reading…

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Time to Clean Your Dryer Ducts – Prevent Fires

Once the weather turns cold and the heat kicks on, your home starts to get dry and static electricity arrives once again. This minor nuisance that causes siblings to shock each other for fun can actually be dangerous if it ignites lint that…

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A Dry Erase Message Board from a Cabinet Door

Happy Monday morning y'all! I've been working like a busy bee this past month. So many projects! I need to clone myself so one of us can work on the projects like this dry erase message board and the other can write the posts. (Luckily…

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How to Use a Pneumatic Finish Nailer and Air Compressor (with video)

Welcome back for another Tool Tutorial Friday! Today I'm going to introduce you to a 2 gallon compressor and pneumatic finish nailer. I use the Campbell Hausfeld 2 gallon compressor with Pneumatic Finish Nailer. I bought these as a kit…

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How to Use a Miter Saw

Today I'll teach you how to use a miter saw safely. We'll learn the difference between a miter and a bevel cut. Plus, I'll also show you the different features and functions of miter saws. How to Use a Miter Saw Hello and welcome to the very…

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Trick or Tip Week and Link Party

Halloween is just around the corner. And in honor of that spook-tacular holiday, some blogging friends and I are hosting "Trick or Tip Week" from Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th. We'll end the week with a Link Party for all your…

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Trick or Treat Bags Using Elmer’s #GlueNGlitter and Recyclables

My kids like to raid our recycling bin. They make the most imaginative things out of milk jugs, strawberry pints and toilet paper rolls. In fact, my five year old has been making his own Halloween costume from paper bags and tape. So, when…

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Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a Goodwill Sweater

Today I am going to show you how to Make Your Own Fall Wreath. If you've been following me for long, you were witness to my one wreath with many different looks for one year. Well, I'm ready for a change. So, I decided to create something…

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Painting an Antique Wash Stand

I have amassed quite a collection of "project" furniture and objects waiting for a future date with my creative magic sessions. I worry that some of this behavior is bordering on packratness (I don't think that is a word, at least my spell…

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How to Build a Built-in Decorative Shelf

Thank you for all the kind comments about my boys' bathroom. One of my favorite changes in the room was the addition of the built-in decorative shelf. It was fairly easy to build and install. I used a router to give the shelf a decorative…

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Caulking and Painting the Board and Batten

If you are just joining me and missed the tutorial for building board and batten moulding, you can view that tutorial HERE. Today I want to show you how to hide the holes, seams and how to paint the board and batten moulding. Plus, how I…

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Board & Batten Moulding Tutorial

Board & Batten moulding is very popular right now. And why not? It is easy to work with and looks great (after it is painted)! If you remember, I used board and batten in my my son's closet turned reading nook last year. I decided…

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Backlighting a Cut Out Bookcase

I promised to show you how I lit my son's bookcase. It really isn't anything fancy. But, a promise is a promise. Here is the view of the back of the bookcase: I purchased the LED rope lights at Home Depot. They came with…

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New Life for a Borders Bookshelf

I hope you will take a moment to view how I test drove my Dremel Trio. This is seriously a really fun power tool! Just be sure you are safe so as not to ruin the fun. Eye protection, face mask, and ear plugs. Check. For those of you who like…

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Guest Posting at Creative Kristi

I'm stepping out today and making a super sonic trip from North Carolina to Maine for a guest post on my friend Kristi's blog aptly named: CreativeKristi.com I will be sharing the tutorial to create a Vintage Hook Frame: You may remember…

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Painting Like a Pro – Step 1. 80% is the Prep Work

After years of painting rooms, I have perfected the process and can tell you that 80% of a professional paint job is in the preparation. Today's post will be about properly prepping your room before painting. Then I'll post next week on how…