Category: Woodworking

Upcycled lockers for toy storage

Upcycled lockers for toy storage {Heather's Handmade Life}

When my husband texted me a photo of dirty, rusted lockers and asked if we wanted them — for free — of course I replied with “Yes! How many can you take???” His lunchroom at work was about to be renovated, and employees were… Continue Reading “Upcycled lockers for toy storage”

Upcycled DIY headboard

Upcycled DIY headboard {Heather's Handmade Life}

We spent $0 making a DIY headboard by reusing what we had Our guests have always slept in our basement playroom, which was possibly the least restful spot in the entire house. I mean, how can you truly feel relaxed when you have dozens… Continue Reading “Upcycled DIY headboard”

DIY rolling craft table with hidden storage

DIY rolling craft table with hidden storage {Heather's Handmade Life}

How to build the craft table of your dreams Do you know one of my very favourite things to buy at a building supply store? Not wood or paint — although they’re top contenders — but huge sheets of smooth, shiny, white melamine. They… Continue Reading “DIY rolling craft table with hidden storage”

Vintage desk makeover

Vintage desk makeover {Heather's Handmade Life}

Recently I learned that sometimes the first crafty instinct isn’t necessarily the best one. We have a sweet little vintage desk, which is part of a hand-me-down set of ’50s-era furniture we received when we moved into our house. It’s compact and classic, and… Continue Reading “Vintage desk makeover”

DIY pallet porch sign

DIY pallet porch sign tutorial {Heather's Handmade Home}

They say the outside of your home should reflect the personality it has on the inside, so it makes sense that our porch is now decorated with a quote of its own!