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Have you ever spent way too much time working on a project for it to not turn out the way you hoped?! That’s exactly what how this wood slat accent found a home on my custom coffee bar. I entered the Furniture Flip Challenge hosted by The Builders Challenge and Do It Yourself Magazine with […]
I love coming up with simple design plans for my projects that end up turning into something so much more incredible than I imagined! The entryway of my house is a wide and shallow room that makes it difficult to decorate while not impacting the flow through the room. I used to have an older […]
Ever have a crazy idea that would be so practical if it actually worked?! That’s how this coffee bar all started! I entered the Furniture Flip Challenge hosted by The Builders Challenge and Do It Yourself Magazine with an old chest and a crazy idea. The exterior transformation of the chest was a long and […]
It seems like concrete projects are super popular right now. Concrete counter tops were the first of the trend and now concrete bowls and decor have become super popular! Instead of using concrete, I have been using mortar that was left over from our bathroom expansion. I recently saw concrete rings and decided to give […]
A lot of my projects start when I see an object or space that I want to put to better use. As I was cleaning up my garage the other day, I found a broomstick that had been thrown in my scrap materials pile. Since all things baby have been on my mind lately, and […]
Like many DIYer’s, my workspace is my garage. I am fortunate enough to have a large space, but with more space comes more junk. It never fails that we fill every inch of our garage with stuff…whether its toys, yard equipment or materials. I finally decided to get my space in order. Here is how […]
A few weeks ago, I created a shiplap sign. I had the intention of making another one and hanging them above each of my boys’ beds. I absolutely love how they turned out, but they ended up being petty heavy. I am super careful about hanging things above my kids’ beds and I just wasn’t […]
It’s no secret that shiplap is one of my favorite accents to add to a room! It is a clean and simple way to dress up a wall without added the clutter of wall decor. I appreciate both shiplap accent walls as well and rooms that are completely shiplapped. The first room that I convinced […]
With more people working from home these days, home offices have become very popular. I have been working from home for a while and don’t have an official “home office” space. I finally decided it was time to make a nice office space with plenty of room to work! In an attempt to not break […]
Picture ledges are a popular home decor item right now. It’s an easy way to add decor to your wall without putting a ton of holes in the wall…and you can easily change it up as much as you want. I actually made one of these for our playroom a while ago and still love […]
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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