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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 […]

I’m sure you’ve seen your fair share of accent walls, but do you know how to remove accent walls?!  It’s not a clean process, but it’s necessary if you want your walls to look decent after removing trim. Here is how I removed and patched an accent wall show below (this can also be applied […]

I am a fan of change…especially when it comes with a cheap price tag! Our guest bedroom needed a change and my first project was a modern accent wall. I’ll walk you through the steps of how I made this modern accent wall for less than $50! Our guest bedroom was one of my first […]

What’s better than a handmade gift?! How about a handmade gift that is quick and easy to make! I enjoy making gifts for my boys’ teachers, but with three boys, I have to find gifts that are easy to make multiples at one time. These little wooden trays were so quick to put together! Cut […]

This post is sponsored by Spectrum Brands. I received product from Spectrum Brands, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. When I make a change to a room, I have a really hard time changing just one thing.. That’s exactly how changing out my kitchen faucet turned into an entire […]

Don’t you just love the look of picture frame TVs?! I certainly do…but I don’t love the price tag.. Plus, I can’t justify replacing a TV that is in perfect working condition for one that looks better. Cue the custom built frame for my existing TV!! I have seen these before, but they all looked […]

Who doesn’t have one of these storage units hiding in their home?! We have at least five of them…and they are all safely stored in closets. Let’s be honest, they aren’t the most attractive thing.. Here’s how I took this boring white storage unit and turned it into a decent piece of furniture! Add a […]

Who doesn’t love affordable furniture that looks expensive?! Furniture can really be expensive…so why not purchase something affordable and make it amazing! The best part is that you can make it fit your style. I think that’s the biggest allure of IKEA “hacks” for me…being able to make any piece of simple furniture fit my […]