See how I made this DIY boot rack / bench out of a $5 wooden spool, some scrap wood, and paint. It's the perfect solution for keeping wet, muddy boots outside without getting water inside them. It's also useful for hanging kids muddy clothes on -- right outside the door!
Installing picture frame moulding or shadow box molding is easier than you might think. I did it myself... and you can too! Here are my step-by-step instructions for this simple wainscotting DIY project. It's is a cheap project with big results.
I found a Little Tikes outdoor climber for FREE on Facebook Marketplace -- it just needed a little TLC. See what I did to give this old outdoor climber a new look. Here's how to paint plastic outdoor play sets + My tips for making the job quicker & easier.
It's important to have a detailed inventory of all your belongings in the event of a natural disaster, accident, or theft. The best way to create and maintain your personal inventory is to use one of these FREE home inventory programs, apps, and printable forms.
We have a small front porch, but it gets a good breeze and provides a nice place for the baby and dogs to play outside. Outdoor living spaces are important to me -- so our front porch is the first place I decided to tackle with a makeover! See how I transformed our small boring porch into a cabana-like space -- complete with porch curtains, a walk-through baby gate, wireless speaker, area rug, and much more.
Are invasive species of insects eating your plants -- maybe even starting to take over your garden? Instead of using chemicals to control pesky garden insects, here's a list of beneficial insects you might want to release into your garden. They will naturally get rid of the pesky insects for you! Or, if you don't want to release live predatory insects, then see our list of plants that attract beneficial insects naturally.
I have both, an A8 model and a V8 model of the iLife robot vacuum. (They're about half the price of a Roomba iRobot vacuum!) I use the A8 upstairs where most of the rooms are carpeted, and I use the V8 downstairs where we do most of our living with 3 dogs in the house (and have mostly hardwood flooring and lots of throw rugs). Here's my list of the pros & cons of a robot vacuum cleaner vs. a traditional upright vacuum cleaner, and how well the wet mopping feature works on an auto vacuum cleaner.
See how we repurposed our collection of old glass jars and lids from food items AND organized our garage workspace at the same time! Here's our tutorial with photos showing how to build a shelf organizer using glass jars and lids.
Packing to move into a new house soon? I've moved... a lot! And I've got some unique tips when packing boxes for your move that will help you save time and stay organized!
Honestly, I wasn't sure this Sumo bean bag chair would meet my needs as well as it has -- but I've fallen in love with it! Here's everything you need to know about this oversized bean bag chair before you buy one for yourself or as a gift. See the pros & cons and who I think will enjoy it the most.
