Category: DIY

Replacing your kitchen sink and faucet … all by yourself

When our kitchen faucet started leaking beyond repair, it was clear we needed to buy a new one. But if we were going to replace the faucet, it made sense to get rid of the perpetually grimy (not-so-stainless) stainless steel kitchen sink. We knew… Continue Reading “Replacing your kitchen sink and faucet … all by yourself”

DIY photo ledges for just $15

Filling up these photo ledges was SO much fun, and I can change them as often as I want without worrying about more holes in the wall.

DIY stage backdrop for our little performer

Now, a good blogger would refrain from posting photos until AFTER Christmas so they could stage it nicely with their child.  But (I’m impatient) I couldn’t wait to show you this easy-to-build DIY stage backdrop, in case you’re still thinking about making a handmade… Continue Reading “DIY stage backdrop for our little performer”

DIY charging station

Our DIY charging station ledge holds our iPhones and the kids’ iPods, and our iPad fits nicely in the space at the back. I also store any extra chargers and sets of earbuds in there so it’s a one-stop shop for that stuff.

Painting closet doors black

Painting closet doors black {Heather's Handmade Life}

 I’ve been tweaking our entryway closet a lot over the years. There was the time I painted it a too-bright “grellow” and then added red storage bins to accidentally give it a hideous Christmas effect. I repainted and added hooks and it looked much… Continue Reading “Painting closet doors black”