Habitat for Humanity

For workshops, I always choose affordable and easy-to-manage tools. The tools I shared with the team at FYI Philly are my favorite go-to tools for most projects. They also are easy to carry, set-up, and store away.

I refreshed this cabinet from Habitat ReStore in less than 4 hours.

Giving a new look to older furniture is easy with paint and a few simple tools at Habitat ReStore. (Ahem….While the headline says it took…

In just an afternoon, here’s how to make a tiki torch with a pair of skis. Mark and I were challenged by our friends at…

A fun place to make DIY friends? Habitat ReStore workshops. Here’s why.
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Habitat ReStore workshops are a fun way to gain DIY skills and meet new friends. I have a major crush on creative upcycling. And while…

I saw an old wood chair at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and I thought: DIY planter! I love an excuse to plant flowers,…

In an afternoon: A vintage side table makeover with a fun lace effect

Creating something new from something old charms my artistic DIY soul. Yes, I love making wall art with uncommon items. There’s a nagging challenge in…

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.

While I love the original finish of the piece, I wanted to make it mine with color. And I wanted to update two other little finds: a little Buddha statue and a charming table lamp.