I can count 10 DIYs in this room from the top of my head. I’ve loved sharing our process of how we’ve been renovating our home with you. Along the way I get asked often about where some of the things are from that we didn’t DIY. So why not put together a page with… Read More Shop My Family Room
When we first began our DIY lifestyle all hubby owned was a generic tool kit. The DIYs took a lotttt longer but that didn’t stop us! With each project he would purchase an investment tool and now has built a great tool library— which according to him still isn’t complete. 😉 Having the right tools… Read More 5 Tools to Get You Started With Beginner Woodworking
I needed a really small amount of stain in a shade of… every color. Not wanting to shell out money for samples I figured I should try my hand at making my own. After reading many articles and watching lots of videos I came to the conclusion that I could do this! I came up… Read More DIY Natural Wood Stain on a Budget
——————————— 1) Prep your space: Remove all loose pieces and debris, make sure all screws and nails are flushed or pushed into a dimple. 2) Line your bucket: Lining the bucket you’ll be mixing in with a bag will help make clean up easy. 3) Mix Plaster into Water: This will help ensure… Read More 8 Tips to Help You Plaster Your Walls Like a Boss
Today I’m sharing 4 steps you can take to make your faux stems look real. WHAT YOU NEED: Faux Stems Wire Cutters Vase WHAT YOU WILL DO: (1) The first step is to invest in good quality faux flowers. These don’t need to be expensive. I found some really good options in the… Read More 3 Tips To Make Your Faux Stems Looks Real
My three year old requested we put some lights on the outside of our house this year for Ramadan. Previous years I keep all the decor indoors aside from our wreath since that’s where our Ramadan is spent and I like to keep everything as functional as possible. Since this year my middle one specifically… Read More DIY Light Up Star Garden Stake
Spring is in the air and this week I’ve been getting my hands dirty! My girls planted some seeds while I did some repotting. I’m no professional gardener but with trial and error throughout the years I’ve picked up on a few tricks that have given me a slightly borderline green thumb. It could also just be… Read More The Ins & Outs of Repotting Plants + 5 Easy Care Plants
I saw this lunar phase doormat which would have been perfect for Ramadan but it was only half the phases. I decided on DIYing my own to show the full span of a month and am so happy with the way it turned out. I can’t wait to put this out on the first of… Read More DIY Lunar Phase Doormat + 3 Lunar Doormats for The Non-DIYer
In the first part of my DIY Productivity Series I answered how we’ve come to creating a DIY & life balance. In this post I’ll be answering the second most asked question which is “How do we get so much done with my kids around?” I’ve got three homeschooling girls who are around us 95%… Read More DIY PRODUCTIVITY SERIES: 5 Tips to DIYing with Kids
I DIYed these so easy they don’t even need instructions pom pom curtains for the girls room. At 98-1/2” and way less then $10 a panel everyone should make these! WHAT YOU NEED: -98” IKEA Vivan Curtains (2 in a pack) -Needle -Thread – 196” 10mm Pom Pom trim per panel WHAT YOU… Read More D.I.Y Pom Pom Curtains
