As I’ve mentioned in the past, my family loves tradition, especially around the holidays! Each year, we take part in the Knowlton Make-A-Gift. Each person is assigned another family member, who they are tasked with creating a handmade gift. This year, I had my step brother, Ryan, an avid outdoorsman, who according to legend is […]
DIY Stone Fireplace Mantel Makeover
Every year around this time, our fireplace mantle takes center stage! It gets adorned with holiday decorations galore and really helps set the mood for the rest of the year! Jacque and I decided that it would be the perfect time to check a project off the Never Ending Honey-Do-List, so we thought we’d tackle […]
How to Build Custom Bookcases
**This post contains affiliate links. affiliate links help us to be able to fund projects and keep the site going. They don’t make much, so no worries we aren’t getting rich off of them, promise!” I’m a firm believer that one can never have enough storage within their home! Especially, when you’re talking about your […]
All Natural Alternative for Cleaning Kids Toys
** THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS** After spending the last week nursing a sick kiddo back to good health, I decided it was time to wage war on the germs that undoubtedly were still lurking around our house! I started with cleaning carpet stains with a DIY recipe. I’ve never really liked the idea of […]
DIY Lighted Halloween Sign
If you’re familiar with some of our previous projects, you may know that I’m a sucker for all things light! This rings especially true if I’m given a chance to combine my love of lights with my love of wood working! If you don’t believe me, check out my daughter’s Custom LED Night Light! As […]
Types of Fire Pits and Fire Pit Safety
Let’s talk fire pits! Over the last 10-15 years fire pits have become one of the most requested additions for outdoor living spaces. Homeowners love the idea of having a space to relax and spend time with family, all the while staying nice and cozy amidst the cool fall air! As a Lowe’s Creative Handyman, […]
The Easiest Way to Paint Furniture
Over the past few years, Jacque and I have painted a decent number of furniture pieces, ranging from dressers to bar stools, to even chandeliers. I really enjoy giving new life to outdated pieces, but the painting phase of the transformation has always been my least favorite part of the process, mostly because of the […]
10 Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Every year at the close of summer, I seem to run out of time to prepare for the coming fall and winter months! This year, I’ve got a jumpstart on the prep work and should be able to enjoy the changing seasons rather than worry about what’s not done. We’ve compiled a list of 10 […]