It's hard for me to believe but we've had our cabin now for just over ten years. When we originally built it, it was meant as a weekend or vacation place. However, since that time, it has become more of a home where we spend most of our time. Because of that, it became necessary
DIY Decor
Rustic home decor DIY projects. All of these decorating projects have detailed tutorials and easy to follow instructions. Make things like furniture, window treatments, cushions, and lamps. Also find projects for finishing wall and floors in creative and rustic ways. Besides painting walls, learn special techniques for finishes like faux galvanized metal or distressed finishes.
Because there are so many home decor projects that you can do yourself, you can save a ton of money. Of course, you also have the satisfaction of creating something cool! Here are some must try DIY decor projects:
Ikea Table Hack From An Ikea Plant Stand
How To Decorate Around A Wood Stove
In some of my previous homes, I've had fireplaces in the living rooms. It's always been fairly easy to decorate the area around a fireplace. You have a mantel and a hearth which offer great anchors to work off of. But what about decorating around a wood burning stove? This can be a little more
Poolside Decor That You Can Make
Summer is the season when most of us spend the majority of our free time outdoors. When the weather is hot, the pool is the place to be. Since a lot of time gets spent around the pool, it's nice to make the poolside decorative and welcoming. Summer craft projects for outdoor decor can include
Unique Firewood Storage Ideas
With an outdoor fire pit and an indoor wood stove, we end up needing to store a lot of firewood. Luckily, there are some very creative ways to do this, especially if you are a fan of DIY rustic decor projects. I love firewood storage ideas that are also decorative. It doesn't need to take
Deck Decorating Ideas On A Budget
This time of year, most all of my decorating efforts go to the porch or deck. Since the majority of our time will be spent outdoors, I like to dress up our outdoor seating areas. Today's focus is going to be on backyard decks. There are lots of ideas for freshening up the space that
Mothers Day DIY Gift Ideas
What could be a better gift for mom than something handmade? There are plenty of craft ideas that make fantastic gifts for mom. From flowers to foot soaks or candles to sachets, luxurious gifts can all be handmade. I've rounded up ten of my favorite DIY gift ideas. This collection of mothers day DIY projects
DIY Home Bar From An Old Dresser
Have you ever thought of making a DIY home bar using an old dresser as it's base? That is exactly what we did to create a bar area in the upstairs of our cabin garage. I had an old dresser that I didn't know what to do with and thought it would be a great
How To Update A Kitchen For Most Impact
Updating a kitchen can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some easy things that you can do to get the most out of your budget. My husband and I had the task of updating a kitchen in one of our rental properties. It was an old kitchen that was in desperate need of
How To Transfer Images To Wood Using Freezer Paper
I wish I was an artist who could paint any image that I wanted to by hand. I'm pretty sure that even if I took classes, that is not something that I could easily do. You've either got it or you don't! Luckily, there are other ways to create and it is quite possible to
Knitting Projects For Chic Home Decor
There are some types of crafts that are more relaxing than others. Knitting happens to be one of those that induce a calming effect. Because of this, it's a popular hobby to take up. Once you learn the basic needlework, it's just a matter of counting and repeating. This is something you can do while
Coffee Mug Storage That Is Easy To Create
Collecting coffee mugs are one of those things that can get out of control fast. Not only are there so many cute designs but they are a popular souvenir item as well. Each mug can have a message or memory that is hard to toss out. If you simply can't part with any of your
DIY Wind Chimes For Outdoor Decor
A variety of beautiful sounds can be created from simple wind chimes. It all depends on what you use to make them for the sound they give off. See what some of the key elements are, for DIY wind chimes, to make them both pleasant sounding and decorative. There are a couple of outdoor decor