A Great Tool for Holding Straight Pins or Safety Pins Have you seen those nifty magnetic pin bowls? They are so great for keeping those pins secure… I have knocked my pin box on the floor many, many times and…
How to Build a Small Wall-Mounted Spice Rack Since I’ve really been into clean eating and cooking, I needed a way to keep my spices neatly organized. I found some tiny Mason jars at Target that were perfect for spices…
How to Print and Assemble PDF Sewing Patterns If you’re looking to save money on sewing patterns, consider using PDF patterns instead of pre-printed ones. While it may take a bit more effort on your part, the results can be…
My son is seventeen years old and when he comes to me and says “Hey, Mom, I have a great idea” it strikes fear in me… How much is it going to cost me this time? What did you break…
An Easy Sign to Make for Fall Fall is definitely in the air so why not celebrate with a quick and easy DIY Fall sign using a pallet board? This simple sign requires few supplies and tools, and looks so…
Build a Concealed Garbage Can When I was designing my new kitchen, I was thinking about how awesome it would be to have a trash can that is hidden in a cabinet. No one would know it was there! It…
An Easy Gift Box to Make We love to drink coffee – especially a certain brand in a plastic container. I also have a habit of hoarding those containers. I thought they would make great canisters for the kitchen, and…
Easy Table Saw Maintenance When I was using my table saw one day, I noticed the lumber wasn’t running through the saw as smooth as it usually does . It was time for a cleaning… You see, even though I…
Alter the Legs of Pants or Jeans For a Perfect Fit When I was in in junior high and high school, I hated wearing pants with any sort of flare in the leg. Unfortunately, since my mom was the one…
I received an email from Ryan W. who was so kind to mention that he had completed his third project using my plans! How exciting!! I am so flattered that he found my plans interesting enough to actually build a…
Update a Pair of Shoes by Covering the Sides of the Sole with Trim I have this pair of shoes that I love… I know this style and brand are hugely popular but in all honesty, it took awhile for…
The First Plan in a Whole New Seating Collection! I am really excited about this new collection. Yes, it is based on a design from a popular furniture store and although the furniture is inexpensive, I still think it can…
Quick and Cute Mirror Update Dollar stores are a fantastic source for decorative items and supplies. I purchased several framed mirrors years ago but never hung them. Although the plain black frame is awesome itself, I wanted this mirror to…
A Fool-Proof Way to Install Drawer Fronts Installing drawer fronts has always been a bit intimidating for me. It’s such a bummer when you’ve put in all the effort to build a gorgeous cabinet, only to mess up the installation…
Make a Gorgeous Piece of Artwork with Paper and Wood I have a lot of scrap wood, as I am also a woodworker, and I always save the pieces for projects like this. This piece can be made to match…
Quick and Easy Storage Inspired by a Catalog Retailer Everyone can use storage pieces for organization, right? The plans to build a Folsom bench and wall shelf (inspired by the set at Pottery Barn) are quick and easy, and perfect…
