Projects
So the cartoon may be funny, but making sure to store tools when we’re finished a project is important for reason beyond the cartoon metal…
If you need to remove rust from metal, I have two ways to easily get rid of it.
When we moved into this home, the armchair was already here. It was the previous owner’s armchair, and her family had lived in the home since it was built in 1903. The armchair has a long history in this home.
I selected a material mix based on cat claw repellent nailhead trim plus claw-loving natural colored twine. And this time I chose a darker stain for the wood.
A pretty hue of twine inspired a fun pair of crochet handbags. I discovered the star crochet stitch, and I fell hard. First, I made…
I love shopping Habitat ReStore for so many reasons.
The first is the amazing and unique finds, from vintage pieces to trendy new items from well-known stores.
The second reason is that the items are donated, so the money I spend goes to helping build homes for others. So I get a more awesome home, and so does someone else!
I shared this upcycle with Habitat for Humanity, and they shared it on the Habitat ReStore blog. I hope you’ll click below and be as inspired to shop, repurpose and make stuff as we are.
Chandelier over bathtub? Bathroom chandeliers over tub look like a good idea. But, it’s not safe to stand in your bathtub and change the lightbulb. Here’s why.
Installing a new ceiling in a basement or garage is easier and faster with a suspended ceiling. When you are planning a basement remodeling project, the…
For something that seems as simple as eating, it can be confusing when there are perception and sensory issues from the disease. Patterns, options, and color can be difficult to interpret for some with Alzheimer’s. There are a few things that we can do to make the experience of sharing a meal with an Alzheimer’s loved one better and way less stressful for everyone.
When you build a pergola into a deck design, it’s a “gateway to awesome,” adding design and functional features that are endlessly beautiful. A deck…
Thinking about how the it looked before I decided to recover the ottoman in new denim fabric… I can’t believe I waited even a week to do this makeover.
How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here’s what you need to know about building a deck.
This is Part 2 of the How to Build a Deck video series. The focus: Joists, hardware, and guard posts. Here’s what you need to know.
