Category: DIY
DIY signpost deck decor
It’s not often that I come across a Pinterest project I haven’t seen before. So when my friend texted a picture of a brightly-coloured signpost — each sign pointing to different north, south, east and west destinations — I was intrigued. This friend moved… Continue Reading “DIY signpost deck decor”
DIY pet toy storage
The finished DIY dog toy storage crate looks great in the living room, and it’s low enough that our teeny Annabelle can easily reach to the bottom.
Converting our bi-fold closet doors to double doors
It seems I’m always tweaking something in our front hall closet — mainly because it’s one of the messiest, frequently-used spots in the house. I thought I’d done everything I could to make the closet functional and attractive. I’d removed the hanging rod and… Continue Reading “Converting our bi-fold closet doors to double doors”
Bench makeover: Giving old furniture new life
Painting a piece of furniture remains one of my all-time favourite DIYs for a few reasons: it doesn’t take too long (unlike walls, ugh), it’s fun to pick a new colour, and it dramatically changes the piece. It also feels indescribably good to give… Continue Reading “Bench makeover: Giving old furniture new life”
Build + paint a custom wooden sign
Everyone’s making pallet signs these days, and you’ve probably seen them all over Pinterest. The idea is to take rustic barnboard-style wood and paint a word or phrase on it, and then hang it on the wall. A lot of people are selling these… Continue Reading “Build + paint a custom wooden sign”
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