Black Cat Halloween Decorations – scrap wood project

Posted in Around the house

I love finding new crafts and projects to use up some of the scrap wood laying around my garage shop. These black cat Halloween decorations are quick and easy, and can be made with a hand saw or a jig... Read More

Custom maple shelves

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As part of our kitchen makeover, we turned an old closet on the edge of the kitchen into a new small appliance pantry. I decided I wanted the shelves in the appliance pantry to match the drawers in al... Read More

Craftsman fireplace surround

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This simple craftsman inspired fireplace surround was easier to construct and install than you might initially think. Adding a new fireplace surround is really a project almost any DIYer can handle. T... Read More

A quick toy house

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I hesitate to call this a “doll house” because my little princess came to me (while I was in the middle of removing a wall between our kitchen and living room) and asked me to make her a H... Read More

Distressed wood planter box with mason jars

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We just got done making another one of our distressed wood planter boxes with mason jars, just in a different color scheme. This box is a custom light gray chalk paint, while the jars are off-white an... Read More

Bi-fold closet door makeover

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is it week 3 of social distancing, or week 4? I’ve lost count at this point, but like many people I’ve found this time useful for getting some projects (both big and small) knocked off of ... Read More

Dog bowl stands

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I love making these dog bowl stands. They are so simple, yet I get to use several different tools and techniques in their creation. From the table saw, to the router, to the band saw, and of course th... Read More

Three piece crown molding

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Ever since we remodeled our bathroom almost two years ago, we’ve been planning on adding some crown molding. Unfortunately it just never worked its way up to the top of my project priority list ... Read More

Love my new 32oz stainless steel tumbler

Posted in Going Green

Yes, I am an ECU Pirate through and through. And I always take a tumbler or thermos with me everywhere I go because I really don’t like single use drink containers. So when I got myself a new 32... Read More

Opportunity – wood and metal sign

Posted in Barn and Pallet Wood Signs

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work – Thomas A. Edison Vinyl letters on metal, surrounded by a rustic wood frame.... Read More

Turn an old window frame into a picture collage

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Do you have an old window frame laying around? Or have you come across one at a yard sale or a restore? Looking for something creative to do with that window frame? Well you can easily turn it into a ... Read More

Love – pallet wood sign

Posted in Barn and Pallet Wood Signs

Who doesn’t need a little more Love in their life? This simple pallet wood sign is a reminder to love, and we love it. Approximately 18″ wide by 10″ tall, this sign was made from rec... Read More

I have control issues – wood and metal sign

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Do you have a teen, or a pre-teen who plays too spends too much time playing video games?  Maybe it’s Fortnite, maybe it’s the new game of the month, but they always wind up playing somet... Read More

Two Side Holiday Sign – Give Thanks and Merry Christmas

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Looking for a festive way to dress up your covered front porch this holiday season?  How about one of our two-sided holiday signs.  These signs are four feet tall (48″) and just over 11″... Read More

Vinyl Monograms on tumblers!

Posted in Crafts & Decor

Adding vinyl monograms to a tumbler is a great way to personalize them, and who couldn’t use a new tumbler to keep their favorite beverage cool? You provide the tumblers, and we can provide the ... Read More

Greatful framed wood sign

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Greatful= Full of Great LOVE, THOUGHT, PRAYER This hand made wood sign is approximately 11″ high by 18″ wide, including the 1 1/2″ poplar frame. The frame is constructed using mortis... Read More