DIY Basics: My Favorite Screwdriver Hacks for Home
A few of my favorite screwdriver hacks that make my life and my DIY projects easier. Plus, my personal picks for the perfect screwdrivers for …
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DIY is the art of doing it yourself. Once reserved for the hardcore craftsmen, now anyone can learn to DIY anything. DIY-ing my home helps me keep costs down, while learning all kinds of new skills!
DIY Basics: Sanding and Prepping 101
Whether it’s furniture, cabinets, or wood trim, sanding and prepping is usually a necessary part of getting a good finish on your DIY project. Here …
Measuring Square Footage for DIY Projects (Worksheet)
This worksheet for measuring square footage is part of my latest series on DIY basics, everything you need to know but may not have learned …
How to Hold a Paintbrush for DIY Projects
Beginning a new DIY project can be daunting, especially if you feel like you don’t even know how to hold a paintbrush. Let’s get that …
Easy Build: Dog Crate Side Table
This dog crate side table is the perfect space saving solution when you want your best friend’s bed to be part of your living space, …
Chair Rescue with a Little Paint and Upholstery
With a few basic paint and upholstery tricks, you can turn a $5 thrift store find into a gorgeous new design piece for your home. …
Replacing Cabinet Hinges with Overlay Self Closing Hinges
Replacing cabinet hinges doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. With careful preparation and a few tools you probably already own, you can install brand …
Girls’ Bathroom Makeover Reveal for $100 Room Challenge
How $100 and lots of succulents transformed this teen girls’ bathroom into a fresh, fun, and functional space to start the day right. We’ve crossed …
Small Space Painting Tips and Progress in the Girls’ Bathroom
When painting and organizing isn’t pretty…yet. Plus, my favorite small space painting tips! You know how some days it feels like everything you do actually …
Painting and Staining Cabinets for Girls Bath Makeover
Progress on my girls’ bathroom for the $100 Room Challenge, beginning with staining and painting the ugly old oak cabinets. This project, like most of …