The night before we closed on our home something horrible happened. A hail storm. Not just any hail storm, the worst my town had ever seen. Hail was between between baseball and softball size. Some were lucky to only receive golf ball sized hail. Can you imagine? Yeah neither could we. And I still cannot […]
Josslyn’s Birth Story – Part One
I have been thinking about if I would share Josslyn’s birth story with you all for a very long time. And since Josslyn is turning ONE next Friday I thought it would be a great time to fill you in on the details! I want to start out by giving you the Prologue to my […]
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 […]
Tips for Reducing Fall Allergens in your Home #HealthierHome
**I am proud to be a Filtrete Brand Ambassador and a 3M-sponsored blogger, and as part of my responsibilities, I get the opportunity to evaluate 3M products. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me.** I adore Fall it is hands down my favorite time of year. […]
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, […]
DIY Garden Living Wall Planters
A couple of years ago Matt came home from work with a treasure trove of goodies he found in a dumpster. At first I thought he was nuts. What in the world were we going to do with 12 old metal drawers that were clearly used in someones workshop? I ended up using a couple […]
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 I really enjoy giving new life to outdated pieces, but the painting phase of the transformation has always been my least favorite part of the process, mostly because of the […]
Master Bathroom Makeover #UpToTheTest
I can’t believe it our bathroom is finally completed, well for now anyway. It no longer even remotely resembles anything from the previous owners. Not that there was anything wrong with their taste, it just wasn’t, well, our taste. This what the bathroom looked like when we did the final walk-thru before closing. See that […]