I have decided to round up my 10 most popular home DIY projects as my 100th blog post! These projects are tried and true by not only me, but others who have successfully followed the tutorials and used the supply lists to update their homes. Read on to discover my top 10 home DIY projects….
You plan to paint something- a room, cabinets, the floor… the possibilities are endless. But how do you know what tools you’ll need for the job? Sure, you can buy whatever you see first and chance trusting the marketing strategies of big box stores. Or, you can go shopping informed and knowing exactly which tools…
The room with four walls that often gets overlooked. Out of sight, out of mind. There will come a day when you get so tired of looking at unorganized junk. Let me help you achieve a garage makeover on a budget. When we bought our Riverdale Ranch in 2020, we were moving from a series…
Ever come across a lamp you wanted, but it wasn’t quite perfect? Maybe the lamp was purchased new, and you are tempted to add a pop of color by painting the shade. Or perhaps the secondhand lamp shade is stained or dirty, and you’re wondering if you can just cover it up with paint. Either…
There are numerous ways to shop secondhand, which has become one of my favorite ways to decorate our Riverdale Ranch. After a bit of experience, I have discovered strategies to improve overall shopping success. I’m going to share 5 estate sale shopping tips so you feel like a pro next time you go. Shopping…
It’s your first house. You move in and you are lucky to have a hammer to hang wall art. Or maybe all of a sudden you’re spending more time at home, and you want to pick up a new hobby while making your house more “you” along the way. But where to start? When you’re…
What are the 10 ways to win your entryway equation? Let’s dive in and find out! I’m going to give you 10 great small entryway ideas today. As odd as it sounds, the entryway was one of the places I was most excited to decorate in our Riverdale Ranch. This is a spot that is…
Does your patio space need a little love? I’m sharing 7 creative DIY patio decorating ideas to show you that you don’t need a huge budget to make your space look great. I decided to participate in the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge (ORC) last year! The One Room Challenge is a semi-annual event hosted…
Have you ever had that big, blank wall that you didn’t know what to do with? We’ve all been there! And I want you to know you have options. Today, I’m going to share five creative DIY wall art ideas to to fill that blank space on a budget. These are all affordable options to…
There will always be parts of a house that don’t fit your personal taste, needs or wants when buying instead of building. And that’s where DIY comes in. When you look at a space and break it down into one project at a time, I promise your vision is doable. Even for a beginner. I…