DIY

You step outside in the morning and you’re NOT sweating. It’s remarkable. How did this happen? Is it fall? Apparently. Better start decorating before you get ambushed by Christmas.

Let me guess. You renovated your flooring from shabby to chic, but your door won’t fit over the new threshold. Been there, friend. Your gorgeous new floor deserves a properly functioning transition from room to room.

Like your marriage depends on it. Or committed relationship. Or sanity. Or monetary ROI. Or something far less overblown and dramatic. Well, your free time depends on it. And DIY prowess. And reputation among friends as being a handy-human. Not to mention your leveled-up joy …

Your indoor space is all the rage, but your outdoor space needs a little work. You want the party to spill over from your family room into the backyard? Then it’s time for a fire pit. It couldn’t be more ideal for hosting during cool …

You’re in love with that cottage-y, modern farmhouse look. So are we. The epitome? Shiplap, thanks to the influence of Chip & Joanna Gaines. But, unless you moved into a century old fixer upper, you’re not likely to find shiplap hiding underneath the plaster or …

Pallets. So hot right now (Hansel?). Reclaimed wood could not get any more beautiful… or free. The weathered character is unmatchable. The juxtaposition of raw, grey, sun-kissed wooden slats against your sea salt or mindful grey is rustic modern design aesthetic at its best.

Handcrafting a gorgeous table, but wanting to save some cash in the creative process? 100% hardwood tables cost the prettiest of pennies. 100% soft dimensional lumber-made tables are THE most cost effective, but are usually stained on top to yield a more expensive aesthetic – …

Intimidated by furniture making? I was too, friend. I thought it required a whole lotta fancy dove tailing, planing, jointing, maybe a little biscuit or domino joinery, extensive routing, your grandpa’s hand tools, all of your time margin, and the lingering stale scent of patchouli …

Do NOT do what I did. Hand-me-down cordless drill. Zero “how-to” tutorials or mentorship. Pseudo-masculine infused confidence (the reason all things break before warranty). 10 minutes worth of power per battery, maybe. The amperage to drill through some mean cardboard. Or to effortlessly predrill through …

We closed on our first house the day before Halloween. House-buddy knew getting a makeover was his destiny, so he staged the house accordingly.

What does your table stand for? Is it only functional, or does it serve a deeper purpose?

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