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One of my most popular projects is my affordable wood slat wall…and I can see why! The warmth and depth of a wood slat wall is stunning. There are a few questions that I frequently receive about the wood slat wall, so I thought it would be best to share those questions and answers. What […]
My office/dining room transformation was quite the undertaking! I built everything including the massive built-in unit, white oak dining room table, faux wood beams and picture frame moulding. I have received so many questions about how I made the built-in unit. Well, I took it one step at a time…so that is how I’m going […]
I recently gave my entryway a little refresh. The style of my entryway was farmhouse and it was time for a change. I wanted something a little more modern and contemporary. After searching for inspiration, I found an entryway bench that I loved! The only problem…I couldn’t justify buying it. Instead, I decided to make […]
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. Aren’t projects so much easier when you have the correct tools?! I own a Gorilla Ladders single platform ladder and have been using it for some time now. I added the dual platform ladder to my […]
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. DIY projects are always easier when you have the right tools! I recently installed faux beams in our primary bedroom using a standard a-frame ladder. It was difficult to maneuver the ladder and I did […]
This post is sponsored by Cricut, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. It never fails…we take plenty of toys to the beach or park, but the kids are bored in no time! We recently had a beach trip and I refused to add even more toys to our beach […]
There are some home features that seem like they would be difficult and expensive to install. Wood beams, in my opinion, were one of those features…until I actually installed them in our master bedroom! Not only were they very affordable, they were so easy to install!! The faux beams added so much character and warmth […]
This post is sponsored by Woodgrain, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. Sometimes a fresh coat of paint just isn’t enough to bring out the beauty of a space. I recently renovated my office/dining room and painted the walls and ceiling Iron Ore. While it really changed the look […]
Let me start by saying I am not a huge fan of open shelving. I feel like it significantly takes away from storage and it tends to look very cluttered. Unfortunately, a complete kitchen renovation is not in the cards, so I had to come up with a unique solution to replace the existing floating […]
Have you ever found the perfect piece of furniture for your home, but couldn’t justify the price?! That’s exactly how my modern white oak dining table became my first real woodworking project! The design was clean and sleek and I figured it couldn’t be that difficult to make. Since it was my first time working […]
Nicole is the powerhouse behind Simply Aligned Home, where she combines her engineering expertise with her creative spirit. Armed with a paintbrush and meticulously crafted plans, she demystifies the often intimidating realm of DIY. Nicole doesn't merely showcase before-and-after transformations; she goes the extra mile to provide readers with in-depth tutorials, engineered schematics, and the occasional behind-the-scenes blooper. Whether you're a DIY novice or an experienced craftsman, Nicole has crafted her content to offer something valuable for everyone.
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