A Plain Headboard to Customize to Fit Your Style Are you in the market for a new headboard? The DIY plans to build a Monica Headboard are plain and simple – the detail and finishing are entirely up to you!…
DIY Wall Mounted Desk with Shelves I love this desk… It is simple and the perfect piece with a modern touch. The DIY furniture plans to build a Wide Wall Mounted Desk feature angled sides and three cubbies under the…
A Unique and Easy to Build Console Table I have always been fascinated with Roman numerals… To me, they are so unique and when I see them in the credits at the end of a movie (to mark the year…
A Knock-Off Console Table Inspired by a Catalog Retailer This console table is another super-easy build. The DIY furniture plans (suitable for any skill level) to build a Montauk Console Table are inspired by Pottery Barn using straight off-the-shelf boards.…
Easy to Make DIY Bolster Pillows I was actually going to use this fabric to cover an ottoman but my plans were changed by the tree falling on the house. I thought the fabric would make great bolster pillows for…
An Easy to Build Faux Apothecary Cabinet This is an easy cabinet to build without a lot of effort. The DIY furniture plans to build a Nina Apothecary Cabinet (inspired by Ballard Designs) feature faux detailing on the fronts of…
A Fun DIY Wall Organizer for Any Room The plans to build an Urban Outfitters Inspired wall organizer is another that will surely reduce the scrap pile! All it takes are a few pieces of 1/2″ plywood and a scrap…
Etching Glass with an Air Eraser Kit I love etching glass. It it so fun to take something that is plain then turn it into something fabulous! I’ve tried etching cream and have had good results but sometimes, it comes…
A Simple Nightstand to Build with a Mirrored Door I really like the simplicity of this plan… The DIY plans to build a Valerie Nightstand feature a mirrored door and an inner shelf. The door hinges can be positioned on…
The Third Segment: The DIY Upholstery Part Three in the Building an Upholstered Sofa series is about the DIY upholstery. (In case you missed them, here are Part One and Part Two!) To me, the upholstery is the easiest part.…
An Easy to Build Piece for the Indoors or Outdoors The Rebecca Trunk from Pottery Barn… Gorgeous! The bad news is that it retails for $499.00! Yikes! It really is a beautiful piece! I drew the plans for this piece…
Using a Smart Thermostat as a Weather Station I am not a licensed electrician. If in doubt or have specific questions about electrical work, consult a professional. While I will not undertake large electrical projects nor offer advice about them,…
Standard Sizes for Custom and DIY Furniture Builds: Tables, Desks & Cabinets Previously, I wrote a post outlining sizing for seating in relation to seat height, width, angle of the back, etc. This post continues the details on standard sizes…
An Easy to Build Pantry with Tons of Storage I absolutely adore the concept of having a pantry in any part of the house – be it the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. It’s just so wonderful to have that extra…
An Easy to Build End Table with Hairpin Legs After the tree was removed from the house, we had a friend of ours come over and cut the tree into slabs. Since that tree took most of my furniture, you’d…
More Drywall Installation Tips (Part Two) Continuing with this article on tips and tricks to install drywall, part two (part one is here) outlines a few techniques on marking the studs on the drywall sheets, cutting holes for outlets and switches,…