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Little free libraries are a great way to promote literacy and a love for reading in your community. They’re also a fun way to exchange books with neighbors and see what they’re reading! You can make a little library out of anything—from mini fridges to kitchen cabinets—but they won’t necessarily hold up well outside in […]

DIY Little Free Library With Plans

August 3, 2024

My parents needed furniture for their back porch, but patio sets can be SO expensive and usually aren’t the best quality. Even when you look at solid wood outdoor furniture, companies often use lower quality wood, fasteners, and cushions. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to drop $1,000+ on furniture, it had […]

DIY three-piece cedar patio furniture set
June 19, 2024

If you have a set of brick or concrete steps leading up to your door, it’s always a good idea to add a handrail for safety. You can build your own handrail system out of wood, but the easiest way to add railings is to purchase a handrail kit. And if you plan to install […]

Railings complete
June 12, 2024

Unlike concrete acid stains and semi-transparent concrete stains, a solid concrete stain doesn’t show any color differences or imperfections underneath. Instead, it provides fully opaque coverage and gives an even appearance. It’s great for matching concrete slabs of different ages and shades as well as hiding concrete crack patches. But because solid color concrete stain […]

Priming concrete for stain
June 6, 2024

Did you know that you can make non-stainable fillers like Bondo and caulk look like real wood—and that you can even STAIN them? I’ll show you how to use all of the tricks of faux bois to make your project look clean and seamless. Project supply list This post may include affiliate links, which means […]

Applying liquid wood
June 1, 2024

Here’s how I built the $3500 dining table of my dreams for less than $500. I love the James+James Olivia Turned Leg Table. It is a playful, oversized take on classic turned-leg antique furniture, but unfortunately, it’s just not in my budget to spend thousands of dollars on any one piece of furniture. For most […]

Modern turned leg dining table side view
May 12, 2024

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