Build an Outdoor Sink (Part Three) – Installing the Drain It has been a year since I built the outdoor sink and connected the faucet for it. I am crazy about the sink and faucet – they came in so…
DIY Furniture Plans – Power Tool Challenge: Porch & Patio Edition It is that time again, my friends – Power Tool Challenge time! This month’s theme is “Porch and Patio” and it couldn’t be a better topic with better timing!…
A Simple to Build Queen Platform Bed Looking for the easiest diy platform bed to build? The plans to build a modern rustic platform bed fit that bill perfectly! The bed uses straight off-the-shelf lumber, is super -sturdy, and really…
How to Clean Yellowed Plastic Solar Lights I love solar lights and have used them for years! The light adds a warm ambiance to the outdoors and is so welcoming. The only problem is that the lens on the top…
DIY Furniture Plans – Ballard Designs Knock-Off Stand or Stool There is nothing I like more than browsing furniture catalogs looking for inspiration. Trust me when I say I am usually impressed by the prices! There are so many pieces…
Quickly and Easily Replace Parts of a Subfloor Water leaks can cause all sorts of havoc. If a leak goes undetected for too long, it can rot a floor. While it is a huge mess, it is very simple to…
An Elegant Media Stand for a Variety of Styles This media console has plenty of storage… The DIY plans to build a Hanson Media Console features two center doors with glass panels and shelving, as well as two outer doors…
An Easy To Build Bed for a Full XL Mattress When my son decided to move into his own apartment, he decided he needed a new bed, as well. He wanted something simple that the two of us could create…
Easy DIY Plans to Build a Vintage Cartographer’s Desk This is a really cool desk! Styled after a vintage cartographer’s (map maker’s) desk, it packs a powerful punch with style and storage! Featuring a top that can be elevated at…
A Simple to Build Ottoman with Storage This ottoman is the simplest of builds… The DIY plans to build a Storage Shelf Ottoman feature an open lower shelf and a padded top. This plan is suitable for those new to…
The Perfect Companion to the Chair! Previously, I posted plans for a new seating collection with the first plan being the Carlsbad Chair. If building the chair, like I am in process of doing, why not build the matching ottoman?…
An Easy to Make Bird Feeder Using Old Dishes This project was made by my bestie, Evonne, whom I’ve known basically forever! We met when we worked at Taco Bell many years ago and have been friends ever since! Evonne…
Free Plans to Build a Table Inspired by Joss & Main Earlier, I posted plans for the Banyan Coffee Table and mentioned that it was part of a collection with a couple of other pieces. As promised, here is another…
Planning and Preparation Make for an Easy Project! Since my son moved out, we are remodeling his old bedroom for my daughter. Though it isn’t a huge room, it is bigger than her current room and there are quite a few…
Make a Wall Hook Rack and Decorate it with Mod Podge Rocks Stencils Amy Anderson, the creative genius behind the Mod Podge Rocks blog, has created a new line of stencils for use with Mod Podge. These are really cool…
Make Furniture Legs with Plywood? Yes! When I am working with what I call a “specialty plywood” such as Walnut, Maple, etc., buying 2×2 pieces of that particular species is never part of the budget. Don’t get me wrong, I…