I've built a lot of projects over the years, but this one felt a little different. My parents' deck had been part of our family home for more than 30 years. It had seen countless cookouts, family gatherings, and quiet evenings outside. But after three decades of weather and everyday use, it was definitely time for an upgrade. The wood deck boards had degraded in so many … [Read more...] about Transforming My Parents’ 30-Year-Old Wood Deck with Composite
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Real life DIY home and garage transformations, with before and after photos, designed to inspire the DIYer in you. Let’s make our homes incredible together.
Beautiful DIY Wood Headboard (Without Breaking the Bank!)
When I revealed our new coastal home guest bedroom on Instagram, I created a blog on how to frame out the room with box trim and subsequently had a lot of folks ask for directions on how to DIY the headboard. As a result, I’m sharing how to build a sturdy, stylish, and (best of all) EASY to make headboard inspired by a similar one from an upscale home furnishing store! I … [Read more...] about Beautiful DIY Wood Headboard (Without Breaking the Bank!)
Transform Your Walls with DIY Box Trim for Under $100!
Are you looking to add an elegant, high-impact look to your walls with minimal cost and effort? If so, this DIY wall trim project may be perfect for you. It’s not only fairly easy to do, but it’s also super affordable – the box trim in this bedroom cost me less than $100! Why Box Trim? Box trim is a great way to frame out sections of your wall and add texture and … [Read more...] about Transform Your Walls with DIY Box Trim for Under $100!
How to Build a Horizontal Fence That Looks Great on Both Sides
I recently built a four foot fence at my sisters house that is based on an original design my Dad created for their beach house. (here is a link to a full set of digital schematics). In this post I'll show you how we built it! Fences usually have two sides—the good side and the ugly side. The good side is the pretty one with the nice, finished look and according to fence … [Read more...] about How to Build a Horizontal Fence That Looks Great on Both Sides
Laundry Room Remodel – How to Maximize a Small Space
If your home doesn’t have a huge space to wash and dry your clothes, don't worry. The key is to make the most of what you do have. I recently remodeled our laundry room which was really small, only 8.5’x5.5’. In the end, it felt much bigger (and at the same time, it is now one of my favorite room designs in our home.) Rethink the Layout to Maximize Space Before you get … [Read more...] about Laundry Room Remodel – How to Maximize a Small Space