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How to Build a DIY Horse Pole Barn & Shed
MyFixitUpLife How to Build a Horse Barn

Building a pole barn for a horse is similar to building a shed, but there are specific details that horses require that your lawn mower,…

How to pamper your dog. (Yes, this is real.)
Dog-Cloud-bed pamper your dog

Do you need to pamper your dog with a dog spa? Do we really need to share a day of beauty with our pets? I’m…

How to add a DIY gate to a deck for a dog
dog gate deck myfixituplife

Adding a dog gate to a deck can be a DIY project if you’ve had some successful experience building a deck or fence. If you…

How to remove a dog door and cover the opening.
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Removing a dog door is more than just taking it out. There’s a gaping hole where the door used to exist.

My cats’ clawing habit inspired this chair makeover.
17 Chair Makeover MyFixitUpLife Theresa crochet twine after

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.

Krozby the Corgi, Expert Dog, reviews the Dremel 7300 Pet Grooming Tool
pet grooming tool

Krozby, Expert Dog on the Dremel 7300 Series Pet Grooming Tool: “When I see a power tool with a dog on the label, I know…

Keep cat food bowls neat and discreet with this DIY pet bowl organizer
cat food bowls

Cat food bowls, in my house anyway, seem to be in constant motion. And then there’s what I’ll discreetly call the ‘halo effect’, as in:…

A birdcage makeover into a DIY cat bed. Sylvester the cat would be proud.
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So it might not be everyone’s reaction to seeing a birdcage, but as a cat mom, a DIY cat bed seemed perfect. Both of my cats are on the petite side of the feline community, and I’m familiar with their obsession with snuggling in tight spaces.

This weeks Amazed and Amused = Wine Corks, Dog Houses and Bathroom Design
Amazed and Amused - MyFixitUpLife - Dog House

When we find something that truly amazed and amused us, we have to pass it on. Beyond awesome tools and cool design trends, Mark and…

DIY Sprinkler: Fun for kids, pets, and you. Beat the heat
DIY Sprinkler

A quick search for ‘DIY sprinkler’ shows an array of…um…items…that (A) sprinkle and (B) I do not want in my yard. Or garage, shed, or,…

How-to Build the New England Patriots doghouse with Glidden Team Colors
The Glidden Team Colors New England Patriots Dog House

This doghouse is is extra-tricked-out and fit for a canine king with Glidden Team Colors paint in New England Patriots colors. Our friends just adopted…

Dog houses that’ll make you want to sleep outside
Dog Palace - MyFixitUpLife

Dog houses are a fun way to experiment with building techniques and give your favorite furry friend a stylish retreat. There’s something about building a…