Homework and Backpack Center Building Plans

Friday, July 24, 2015 -
DIY homework and backpack center free building plans

Last year my twins started kindergarten and we quickly discovered the avalanche of papers that get sent home. My organizational style is "stuff it and stack it". I call it tidy as long as all the junk is stacked up into general groups. I also was about to loose my mind with backpacks being thrown on the floor as soon as we walked in the door. So, I built a DIY Backpack and Homework Center and shared the process in this tutorial

Modern 3 Leg End Table: One Board Challenge

Friday, July 17, 2015 -
single 1 x 8 modern end table

One of the best things about being a blogger are the awesome relationships you form. A few weeks backs, my friend Jen Woodhouse issued a One Board Challenge to me and 15 of our builder blog besties. Here are the rules: The project can be anything you want, but must be built from one, 1 x 8 x 8' board. Other materials can be added, but the only lumber used must come from the board. 

DIY Tapered-X Lamp

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 -
How to build trestle x table lamp
So my story started months ago when I saw this lamp at World Market. I absolutely loved how "architectural" it looked and figured it couldn't be too hard to build myself. Since I was at it, I might as well make it a little larger to fit my space better. 

DIY Arrow Print Pillow + Giveaway

Thursday, June 18, 2015 -
How to make a DIY arrow print pillow

I struggle with patterns. It's not that I don't love the detail and texture a piece of patterned fabric can bring to a room, I just struggle to commit.

Where to Find FREE Furniture Building Plans

Monday, June 15, 2015 -
Where to find hundreds and hundreds of FREE furniture building plans

Hi creative friends. If you happen to be looking for some project inspiration, there are a billion blogs and websites out there. Don't believe me, just ask Pinterest. What if you need a little more than just inspiration? When tackling DIY furniture, just about everyone could use the help of a free set of building plans. I put together a list of lots of awesome blogs and website where you can find hundreds of free project plans, and you may see some familiar names

Counter-top Storage Drawer Building Plans

Thursday, June 4, 2015 -
Build your own set of small, rustic drawers to store bathroom supplies or almost anything.

Several months ago, I upgraded my bathroom vanity (I stained the cabinets in this post, and DIYed a concrete countertop in this post), and needed a new place to store my make up.

"In My Former Life..."

Monday, May 18, 2015
I bet you can't guess what your favorite DIY bloggers did for work before the blog. Learn why anyone can overcome their fears and become a DIYer.

Did you know that bloggers are actual people? We are. Shocking, I know. 

Although a few of us in the DIY blog world come from a career in carpentry or construction, most of us were everyday Joes like you. I die a little inside every time I read a comment about one of my projects saying something like "I love this, but it looks too hard." or "I wish". 

Guess what guys? There was a time in my life when I didn't know how to weld, or even drill a pocket hole. That stuff can all be learned. Don't think just because you don't have the experience, you can't create beautiful things. Clark Kent worked in a newsroom by day, but just remember what he did at night! 
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