Dog bowl stands
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
Category: Our Projects
$100 DIY Backsplash Makeover
We have been doing small, cost effective, kitchen updates for most of 2019. This latest one has to be one of our favorites – a true DIY backsplash makeover for less than $100! If you’ve be... Read More
Kitchen cabinet refresh – a coat of paint
Nothing brightens up a kitchen as simply as a kitchen cabinet refresh of painting them white. We’ve had remodeling our kitchen on our wishlist since the day we moved in, but it’s not even ... Read More
Three piece crown molding
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
Giant Jenga Set
Giant jenga makes for a great outdoor fall activity – and you can build your own set with less effort than you might think. It only takes about 8-10 hours, and provides a whole lot of entertainm... Read More
Love my new 32oz stainless steel tumbler
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
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
Woodshed for firewood storage
Back in December we posted plans for building your own woodshed – and now we’re finally getting around to posting the woodshed we made based on a slightly modified version of those plans. ... Read More
Kitchen Island Remodel
Since the day we moved into our fixer upper over 3 1/2 years ago we have wanted to do a short term remodel of our kitchen, while also having a long term plan for a full remodel. Well, we were finally ... Read More
Turn an old window frame into a picture collage
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
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
Small reclaimed barn wood bench
We decided we needed a small bench in our foyer / entry way for the kids to sit on while they put on their shoes. So I decided to whip together a small reclaimed barn wood bench from some old pine bar... Read More
Refinished Oak Bankers Chiair
My wife found this old bankers chair at a thrift store last Christmas, and bought it for me as a gift with the intention to refinish it. Well, it only took almost a year for us to find the time to ref... Read More
I have control issues – wood and metal sign
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
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
Chair for the fire pit made from 2x6s
We love our new DIY fire pit, and these new DIY 2×6 chairs make it even better! The seat is a comfortable 18″ deep and 19″ wide, and the backrest is set at 110 degrees to allow for a ... Read More