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There’s something so rewarding about building a piece of furniture that not only functions well but also perfectly fits your space and style! This console table has been a labor of love, and now that it’s complete, it feels like it was always meant to be in my living room. **This post contains affiliate links […]

When we lived in Colorado, I built my son a queen loft bed completely from scratch. It’s one of the biggest builds I’ve ever taken on, and I loved the process of designing, building, and finishing it. When we moved, we were able to take the bed with us — which made me extra thankful […]

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When we moved into our new home, one of the first things I took my tools to was the fireplace surround. I wanted to hang a television above the fireplace, but the mantel was awkwardly tall. I demo’d it a few weeks ago and lived with the empty space for a little while – time […]

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I’ve always loved the look of tall faux trees in a space, but finding one that looks natural (and isn’t super expensive) can be tricky. Recently, when I brought home a new piece of furniture, I thought a magnolia stem would be the perfect touch. That idea quickly turned into a full DIY project when […]

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After what feels like weeks of packing, moving, unpacking, and organizing, I hit a wall. I needed to build something. Not just assemble furniture or hang things on walls, but actually build something with my tools and my hands! So I decided it was time for a little weekend project – a DIY plant stand! […]

We’ve been in Georgia for a little over a month now, and I’m slowly starting to get my head above water. There are still boxes everywhere, but I finally tackled my first full room transformation in this new house—and I started with the library. **This post contains affiliate links to products that I used or […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a stylish, high-end frame TV, you know that it often comes with a hefty price tag. But what if I told you there’s a quick, affordable, and easy way to make your TV look like a frame TV without the expensive cost? Let me show you how to turn […]

Sometimes the best treasures are hiding in plain sight—like the desk I found at a local thrift store for just $28! I’ve been dreaming of finding a desk for my office that matches the rest of the room, but I was also considering building one. When I saw this gem, I knew I had to […]

I just finished building my son a lofted queen bed and an adjustable book shelf for his room. Now, I’m giving his closet a full makeover! Does anyone else have that weird hidden space on either side of their closets? Those spaces are great for hide and seek, but not for closets. So, let’s get […]

With my son’s lofted bed all built and installed, I decided to build him a bookcase. I saw some adjustable shelf bookcases and thought they would be perfect for under his bed….so I decided to make them! **This post contains affiliate links to products that I used or recommend. If you purchase something through an […]

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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