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
Category: Our Projects
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
Pottery Barn Inspired Queen Farmhouse Headboard
We built this queen farmhouse headboard by following our DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Queen Headboard plans. The entire build took an afternoon, and the materials cost under $100 (not including paint)... Read More
How to fix a door that swings open by itself
Do you have a door that constantly swings open even if you leave it cracked just a little? Well, there’s an easy fix. We’ll teach you how to fix a door that swings open by itself – j... Read More
Rolling Deck Gate
I’ve never been a fan of swinging deck gates; they take up too much room and they always wind up sagging no matter how well they are built and supported. So since we extended our deck last summe... Read More
Vinyl Monograms on tumblers!
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
Sapele wood ring
I love the simple beauty of this sapele wood ring. Sapele wood is known as a tonal wood, and often used in the making of stringed musical instruments such as acoustic guitars. The colors and grain pat... Read More
Greatful framed wood sign
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