A while back I took a plunge and showed you all our kitchen tour. I love the open space our kitchen offers, but the countertops … not so much. They are an interesting tan/beige/pink color full of nicks and stains from the previous owners. So when Encore Countertops (found HERE) contacted me about possibly trying out […]
Before and After Contest Supporting Habitat for Humanity
I’m not sure what I am more excited about the fact that I get to share this awesome DIY contest with all of you or the fact that we were asked to be part of such an awesome cause! Not only am I co-hosting this contest with OPC’s The Better Half but I also get […]
DIY Vintage Airplane Artwork
A few people have commented on the Quick Paint Living Room Makeover that they really like the Airplane Artwork that I created. Today I am going to tell you how you can make your own. And just because I’m awesome (well Matt is since he created the artwork) I am going to include a link so […]
The Energy Efficient Smart Thermostat
As a Lowe’s Creative Ideas Handyman, this month, I choose to work towards becoming energy efficient while introducing smart technology into our home. So let’s talk thermostats! Programmable thermostats are not a new commodity, but smart thermostats are. I’ve always been interested in finding ways to be more energy efficient, so when I ran across […]
Free Air Themed Printables
It’s the beginning of the month and once again time for us to share 21 free printables with our wonderful readers. We are bringing you all these wonderful printables one week late … I think the ladies were giving me a chance to enjoy my 35th birthday last Sunday! Matt and I recently gave our […]
Anthro Inspired Stamped Tea Towel
Anthropologie always has the cutest kitchen towels, with not so cute price tags. Inspired by what looks like a hand stamped tomato towel I decided to create my own. It was so easy I’m kicking myself for not making one sooner! Materials: – Flour Sack Towels (Mine are from Walmart) – Fabric Paint – Stamp […]
The DIY Village Team is Growing
That’s right folks Matt and I are adding to theDIYvillage team. It has been something we have wanted for a long time, years in fact. And it’s amazing how when you take a step back and relax things just fall right into place. Like God had this plan the whole time and we just had […]
Promote Healthy Eating with an Organized Refrigerator
Okay so it is no big secret to anyone that I have a little extra junk in my trunk, so to speak. I don’t always make the best choices when I hit the fridge. But I know I am not alone. I picked up the July issue of All You magazine while grocery shopping […]