I just swapped out my old, dim fluorescent workshop lights for bright white LED shop lights and the difference is like night and day… LITERALLY! I wish I made the switch years ago. Today I’m sharing 7 reasons why you NEED to replace your old workshop lights with LED shop lights. For your convenience, this […]
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FURNITURE PLANS
DIY Classic Style Shaker Bathroom Vanity
Do you like the classic look of Shaker style furniture? Do you have a small bathroom? Do you want to build a Shaker style vanity for your small bathroom? Then you’re in luck! Today, I’m sharing plans for an easy to build, classically styled Shaker bathroom vanity. For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links […]
Pet Plans
DIY Kitty Litter Cabinet Hides UGLY Litter Box
I bet you think your kitty is cute, but that kitty litter box is ugly, right? Then I have the purrrfect project for you! Today’s DIY project hides an UGLY litter box with an attractive kitty litter cabinet. It features plenty of space to hide a litter box and a “restroom entrance”, complete with welcoming […]
OUTDOOR PLANS
DIY Outdoor Coffee Table with 4 Hidden Side Tables
This post is sponsored by Build Something and Kreg Jig. What’s the one thing everyone needs more of when entertaining friends and family outdoors? I bet you said more places to set drinks and snacks. Well, I have the perfect solution for you. Today I’m sharing a new DIY project, the Bellemeade Outdoor Coffee Table […]
Paint, Stain & Finish Ideas
3 Reasons Why I Always Apply a Tea Stain to my DIY Furniture
Why in the world would I ever apply tea to my DIY furniture? Yes, tea! You know, the kind of tea you drink, like Earl Grey? What benefit could applying tea possibly have for DIY furniture? I always apply a tea stain before I apply wood stain to my DIY furniture and today I’m sharing […]
DIY TIPS
7 Miter Saw Tricks Every DIYer Should Know
If you’re like me, the miter saw is one of the tools I use the most to build my DIY furniture projects. Today I’m sharing how we can make the most of one of the tools we use the most… 7 miter saw tricks every DIYer should know! For your convenience, this post contains affiliate […]
Avoid a DIY Furniture Fail with This Simple Tip
We’ve all had a DIY furniture fail. We’ve accidentally driven a pocket screw through the edge of a board or ripped a piece too narrow on our table saw. These mistakes are a waste of time, a waste of money and cause us major frustration. The other thing is these mistakes aren’t accidents at all. […]
Mistakes with Wood Can Cause Your DIY Furniture to Crack
We build our DIY furniture projects with wood, but do we really understand how wood works? If we build without taking into consideration the seasonal movement of wood our projects will crack and split. If we build using proper techniques our projects will become family heirlooms. Today I’m sharing how you can be a better […]
