Under Sink Vinyl Flooring

I’ve been trying to update my kitchen for about 4 years now. I started with my kitchen cabinet makeover. Then my Clutch Hutch. Now, a simple project! One of the driving forces behind my kitchen remodel (besides the overall ugliness)... Continue reading →

Used T-Shirt Scrap Cloths

Ever go into your closet or dresser and just get overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you have but hardly wear? As one of my New Year’s resolutions, I decided to try and declutter the house. One of the first... Continue reading →

DIY Stencil

Today I want to share a quick tutorial for creating stencils that can be used for all sorts of DIY projects. Materials: Drawing or Printed Picture/Design Pencil Carbon Paper Cardstock (or other thick paper/cardboard) X-ACTO Knife Instructions: The first step... Continue reading →

Creating Graphic Signs in PicMonkey

UPDATE: Currently, this post is out of date, with regards to the PicMonkey instructions. PicMonkey has updated all their software and changed quite a bit. I plan to record a video with updated instructions soon, but until then, you can... Continue reading →

The Easy Way to Dismantle a Pallet

Let’s talk about pallets. Like many I know, I have a love-hate relationship with them. PROS: Easily accessible, super useful, FREE CONS: Pain in my you-know-what to dismantle Hunting for pallets is a favorite past time of mine. The “Free... Continue reading →

Chalk Paint Recipe

I’m not exactly sure when chalk paint made its debut, but it took the DIY world by storm. All sorts of traditional paint brands are making their own lines of chalk paint now. Naturally, as a DIYer, I decided I... Continue reading →

Restoring Old Hardware

Restoring your old hardware to its former glory is so simple! Materials: Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser Old Toothbrush Clear Lacquer Instructions: Remove all your hardware and rinse it off. (If you have hardware that’s been painted, you can use my... Continue reading →

Removing Paint from Hardware

Say hello to my recently acquired French provincial dresser from Goodwill. All she needs is a new paint job and a hardware update and she’ll be good as new. That’s where my handy tutorial for removing paint from hardware comes... Continue reading →

Tips for Outdoor Planters

Let me preface this post by saying that I have no gardening skills AT ALL. My husband, on the other hand, loves that stuff. He managed to grow several different types of vegetables in a tiny little space that only... Continue reading →