I am so glad you are back for the next update on our Lake House Fixer Upper.  So far I have given you a tour of the original house and discussed my vision, shown you the inside demo work that was being done and taken you on my first experience using a Bobcat to tear…...
I wanted to make some quick rustic Easter decorations so you know me, I went to my pallet pile! I have a bucket at my shop that always has pallet boards cut and ready to grab anytime I need to make a pallet sign. I was planning on doing one sign and was having so…...
Who likes finding little jewels in the rough on the side of the road? Me! I found these little jewels in a pile of left over garage sale items on a curb. It was a bonus day for sure. The chairs were solid but obviously had seen better days. It was nothing a chalk paint…...
Welcome to the 3rd installment of our lake house fixer upper series. Okay, I am finished complaining about my fixer upper. Â Yes there were a lot of unexpected problems and yes it is going to push us over our original budget but the reality is…we knew it was going to be a lot of work…...
Brighten up your front porch and your backyard with these easy DIY Outdoor Lanterns using scrap wood. An inexpensive way to decorate your outdoor space that anyone can make. First of all, you know I love a great DIY project but I especially love when I can use leftover supplies from other projects to make…...
Build your own lanterns from 2×4 wood with these plans that include all of the measurements! These lanterns are a great way to use scrap wood, so save this for your list of projects you can’t wait to make! You can use these plans to make lanterns in a variety of sizes. These lanterns are…...
You never really know what you’ve gotten yourself into with a remodel until the walls come down. Â Please note: Â I am not writing this post to scare you or discourage you from buying a fixer-upper or a rehab house… I am simply sharing my experience with you so you are aware of what can happen…...
Check out my latest thrift store find! I found this cute little octagon side table a couple months ago and fell in love. It has so much detail and octagon is such a unique shape I had to have it. Oh, and the fact that is was $10 might have helped my urge to have…...