Tag: Wood Working
ORC FALL 2021- Week One
Am I crazy or am I crazy? Last spring was my first One Room Challenge and while I absolutely loved it, I honestly didn’t think I would be doing it again, let alone doing it the next season. But, here we are, and I am so excited! This season I’m working on our Living Room…
My 5 Favorite POWER TOOLS for BEGINNER DIY
I am slightly obsessed with Power Tools and while I still consider myself a beginner here are some of my favorite tools that I have learned to use this past year of DIY’ing. {The following photos and tutorials may include affiliate links. Click the photo or links to be taken directly to a product page…
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DIY Drawer Pull Tutorial
Have you been in the market for cabinet hardware or drawer pulls and you just can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? {The following photos and tutorials may include affiliate links. Click the photo or links to be taken directly to a product page or to my LIKEtoKNOW.it page where you can shop these looks!}…
DIY Faux Flat File Cabinet
I have been obsessed with architectural flat files for many years since my early years as an architectural intern. The cool hardware, the stacked pulls, and the small drawers create such an interesting piece of furniture. Their unique look also comes with a hefty price tag that has left me dreaming of ways to design…
One Room Challenge 2021- Week 2
It's Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and I feel unproductive and productive all at the same time! Material Selection I have not made an overwhelming sweeping progress but my success comes in the way of material selections, research, and thrifted finds. I have take this week to design, research and select the materials…
Dimensional Lumber: Nominal vs Actual
{Did You Know?} A 2x4 is actually NOT 2 inches by 4 inches?!? This is one of those tips that I have learned the hard way! Dimensional lumber is measured by a “Nominal Dimension” or it’s common name (ie 2x4) which is the dimension prior to being milled down. Dimensional Lumber is also measured by…
My Top Ten DIY Projects of 2020
I have never been one to set New Years Resolutions. I’m the type of person who wants attainable goals. I like setting small attainable goals and building upon those goals. Starting with a small idea and building upon it to make it a reality Looking back, most of my projects all started with a small…
2020: A DIY Year in Review
Wishing you the healthiest and happiest new year from our home to yours! 2020 has been a lot of things and positivity has been hard to come by. We have all searched high and low for 2020’s silver linings, and for me that has been purchasing our first family home and diving head first into…
Fall Football Front Porch Decor
Fall is for Football Fall is all about football in our house. We are diehard college football fans and this season is no different. While we may not physically be in the stands or having our epic tailgates, we are still showing our spirit! I decided to sprinkle some spirit on our front porch and…
A Great Traveled Life 