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Cherry-Picked: Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Castile Soap
Helllooooo!!! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to post on here. And I’ll show some projects I’ve been working on during my hiatus in some coming posts. But for now, I’m here to introduce a new series I’ve been wanting to do for some time. It’s called “Cherry-Picked by Chelsea” and I’ll be sharing products, whatchamacallits and maybe even a podcast or two that I’m currently loving. They won’t always be DIY or home related, but it will always be 100% things I actually own, use, and love! Drumroll, please. My first cherry-pick is Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap. I’ve been working over the past 9+ months to declutter,…
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How to Make Your Own Picnic Table for Kids
Build an Outdoor Table for Toddlers and Preschoolers Building a picnic table sized for kids is easy and quick! Plus it’s so adorable! I’d say this would be a great project for a beginner DIY-er since minimal power tools are needed. Materials (4) 1″x6″x8′ pressure-treated wood (1) 2″x4″x10′ pressure-treated wood tape measure* speed square* miter saw* drill/driver* sander* w/ 220-grit sandpaper jigsaw*, optional 2″ exterior wood screws level* exterior wood glue* round object, like a spray paint can, optional exterior wood sealer* Cut List 1x6s (6) 35 inches long (4) 25 inches long 2x4s (2) 30 inches long (2) 21 inches long Step 1 First, measure, mark and cut everything…
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Kitchen Update Under $1000
How to Update Old Cabinets & Counters Under $1000 No that photo is not photoshopped! The cabinets really were that orange before we got started. And yes! You don’t have to remove walls, replace cabinets or install top-of-the-line granite to update the look of an older kitchen. OK, you may want to! But these few steps can give you a great-looking kitchen without much of a monetary investment because sometimes dreams don’t equal reality.?Do one, do all! Either way it will make a difference you will appreciate for years to come!
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Building with Community
If you subscribe to my newsletter, then you know way back in October (seems like so long ago!) I traveled to Tulsa, OK for an episode of Today’s Homeowner. And the episode is airing this weekend!! (You can check your local listings here to see when it airs in your area!) But since I’m super excited about this project, I wanted to give you, my readers, a preview of what Dad and I did in the episode! We joined forces with the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa to makeover a patio for a great cause! This is the backyard area of Manna House, a residential community primarily for young…
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Budget Living Room Makeover Ideas
4 Ways to Update Your Living Room on a Budget One of my most favorite things about updating my home or any house is that often the simplest or least-expensive things can make the biggest difference in the look and feel of the space. And that rings true in the case of this living and dining room Dad and I updated on a recent episode of Today’s Homeowner, which you can watch online now. Here’s what the living room looked like before: And here’s the dining room: We basically did 4 things that you can do to update just about any room in your house-living room, dining room, bedroom, or…
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Rental House Project Ideas
Projects You Can Do in a Rental House and Take with You When You Move A few months back, my dad and I traveled to my sister’s house in Birmingham, Alabama to tape an episode of Today’s Homeowner. (You can watch the full episode here.) She and her college roomies live in a rental house that was built in what appears to be the 1960s or 70s. Although it looks very dated, it’s all in really great shape. Unfortunately some of the things about the dated appearance just can’t be changed when you’re renting. But I’m not here today to discuss things you can’t change! I’ve got 4 projects you…
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DIY Pegboard Hanging Bins
These custom DIY pegboard bins are perfect for hanging scissors, rulers, pens, pencils or markers! With the recent completion of my pegboard makeover, I thought I’d give you a little more detail on the bins I built. So you can make them for your pegboard too! The finished inside dimensions of this bin are 2.5 x 2 inches. So all subsequent measurements are based on this size bin. Hit me up in the comments if you have any questions!
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Updating Faded Vinyl Shutters
A cheap and quick way to make vinyl shutters look brand new and improve your home’s curb appeal It’s been a little over 5 years since I updated the siding, windows, and landscaping at our house. And since then not much maintenance has happened in the front yard. Besides our weekly mowing, I’ve restained and sealed the handrails, painted the porch floor, built a planter box, and that’s about it. In addition to a little neglect, our house faces south and gets the brunt of the sun all. day. long. So there are a few things that are looking a little old, sad, and rundown. One of those things are…
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How I Reused an Old Wood Window
Repurposing a Window and Planter Box Looking for an inexpensive way to add some character to the outside of your home or garage? That’s exactly what I did with an old wood window and leftover planter box. Find the Right Trash The best part about this project? 100% free! I already had this hand-me-down metal wall hanging on the outside of my garage that faces our backyard. But I was ready to change things up. You may remember an earlier rendition of my dining room had this old wooden window hanging in it. It was removed from one of my dad’s construction company‘s jobs several years ago. And one man’s trash…
