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Easy Ways To Keep Your House Warm This Winter
My Southern bones weren’t made for cold, cold winters. Thankfully I’ve learned a few ways over the years to make our house more comfortable on the inside without driving up our energy bills! Spending a little money upfront (and I’m talking about a little!) could save you big monies on heating your home this winter! But really all year long too! My first summer in my first house with old windows, I installed The Duck Brand’s window film on all of my windows. I literally saw my cooling bill drop each month they were installed. Like the cost of cooling my home was melting off the page! **I partnered with…
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How to Stay Cool Inside This Summer!
A few simple, inexpensive (or free) changes you can do today in your home can save you big money on cooling your home this summer! Cool Hack #1 The first tip to make your summer at home a lot cooler is more of a ‘neat’ kind of cool than a cold kind of cool. Got it? **I partnered with Duck Brand to share these tips. All opinions are my own.** I have long desired to have a screen door on our back door. The kids will play outside while I’m cooking dinner and it’s nice to leave the door open to be able to monitor sibling bickering. If you know,…
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DIY Fluted Bath Vanity Upgrade
Update your existing bathroom vanity to create the trendy reeded or fluted cabinetry look with multi-surface glue and wood dowels from the craft store! What You’ll Need Titebond Quick & Thick glue* 1/8″ wood dowels* (a whole bunch!!) miter saw* tape measure* sandpaper or sanding blocks* sealer* chip brushes* I love the texture a reeded (or fluted) piece of furniture brings to a room. But if you’re not in the market for a new table or new cabinets, how do you get that look in your home?? You glue them on, of course! For my particular vanity (on sale now!*)with shaker-style doors and drawers, I measured the depth of the…
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DIY Bookshelf for Hallway Nook
You don’t need a lot of space to make your own bookshelf for any nook in your hallway! It adds cozy and character to an otherwise utilitarian space in your home! What to Buy (5) 1x10x8* (3) 1x2x8* speed square* nail gun* 3″ screws* cute safety glasses* I’m still a huge fan of ordering online for in-store or curbside pickup! It’s free, you can check something off your to-do list from your couch, and (for me at least) it curbs impulse purchases! If you appreciate online ordering, I’d appreciate you using my links above. I earn a small commission without increasing the price for you! Cut Shelves to Length After…
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DIY Square Concrete Planter
Create your own square concrete planter using patio pavers that’s perfect for winter and many seasons to come! What to Buy (5) square patio pavers* (2) 8-foot 2x2s* construction adhesive* pocket hole jig* 2-inch pocket screws* masonry drill bit* For one planter, cut (4) 2x2s at 14 inches long and (6) at 12 inches. If you’re making 2 planters, you can get away with purchasing (3) 2x2s. You won’t need 2 full pieces per planter. Just FYI! Drill Pocket Holes There are several ways to assemble your square concrete planter. The method I chose is creating hidden fasteners with a pocket hole jig. I’ve used this before to build a…
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Replace an Interior Door Yourself
We are slowly replacing the interior doors in our home for solid core ones with more style. Here’s how easy it is to do yourself. What I Used Affiliate links below will earn me a small commission without increasing the cost for you! hinge marker* chisels* hole saw* drill* hinge mortise template* mini router* door latch jig* hinges* doorknob* solid door* toolbelt* There are several different ways to go about mortising a hinge for a new interior door. Watch my video above to determine which method you want to use before buying what you’ll need! Mortising is just making a small cut so that the hinge is recessed into the…
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DIY Roman Shade for Any Window
A little fabric can add a nice layer and so much warmth to any room! So here’s how to easily create your own DIY Roman shade to fit any window in your home. What to Buy When we first moved into our house, I wasn’t ready to decorate our primary bathroom or make it over. But we still needed privacy! So I bought the cheapest mini blinds and hung them up. But after adding wallpaper and really gussying up the joint a few months ago, it was time to jazz up our mini blinds too! I’ve made this several times before for different rooms and just love how simple it…
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Rattan Frame for Oval Mirror
Dress up a simple oval bathroom mirror with wicker cord to look like a rattan masterpiece for under $100. What to Buy When I was originally planning our hall bathroom remodel, I wanted to add wood or rattan mirrors to break up the faux marble wall and chrome sconces. But everything I found was so expensive! So instead I purchased inexpensive plain mirrors with the intent of DIY-ing a frame eventually. Well, eventually is here…17 months later…🤷🏼♀️ Prep Foam Board Base The base of this mirror frame is cheap foam board. Yes it’s a little flimsy. But once it’s up on the mirror, you’ll never know! Determine the best layout…
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DIY Velvet Channel Tufted Headboard
This retro-inspired headboard with faux channel tufts covered in lush velvet is an easy DIY with basic tools and materials. But the result is anything but basic! What to Buy 1/2″ plywood* mattress topper* My exact one is out of stock. Here’s a similar, but thicker, one*. batting* lightweight stapler*(on sale right now!) 3/8″ staples* dusty blue velvet (just need one!) (2) 1x4s* or scrap wood Cutting Plywood As mentioned in the video above (don’t forget to hit that play button!), my finished headboard is 60″ tall by 72″ wide. That’s approximately the size of a king-sized headboard. But it’s also the size of the giant windows in Clara’s nursery.…
