Teaching college kids full time means I spend plenty of time doing office work. The researcher in me can’t help but remind you that prolonged sitting has been associated with back problems and leg discomfort. Sitting is now referred to as the new smoking. Eek.
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DIY Barn Door Style Window Covering
This barn door window covering is a great alternative to blinds or curtains. It is a show stopper, especially in a basement bedroom where light is limited. Do you have a window where you could put one of these? I hope you do because I am SO excited to show you how to build one.
Hang Pegboard the Easy Way (and frame it, too!)
If you’re interested in learning how to hang pegboard on your shop or craft room wall, you’ve come to the right place! I don’t know about you, but I can’t think, let alone work, when I’m surrounded by chaos. Weird fact about me: I actually like to clean and organize my shop before I start…
Budget Friendly Decor Ideas for the Master Bedroom
Have you ever walked into a fully staged home and thought..if I could afford this home, I would buy it right now, furniture and all… I love going to our local Parade of Homes. Impeccable decor. Every single home is new, up to date, and strikingly beautiful. It draws you in, doesn’t it?. Like that new-car smell. Better…
DIY Chunky Garden Hose Holder
Simple Wood Projects- Use up your Scraps
Farmhouse Style Shiplap Wall Key Holder
This farmhouse style wall key holder is perfect for a small entry way, mudroom, office, or any room! Whether it’s your keys, purse, umbrella, jacket, scarf…you name it…this piece will hold it for you. And look pretty doing it. It is easy and inexpensive to make. I made two of them to give away as wedding gifts and spent around $25 for…
How to Build a Simple Industrial Pipe Bookcase
Super Easy DIY Tree Swing
It’s ironic that it took having grandchildren to motivate me to build a tree swing. In my defense, it also helps that we FINALLY have a tree with a strong enough branch. We planted this beautiful honey locust 15 years ago, and I have been eyeing that side branch for some time. I love this tree. Spring is…
Basement Bathroom Makeover on a $100 Budget
A basement bathroom makeover on a 100 budget. Yep, you read THAT right. 100 dollars. After doing our powder room last year, I could not turn down the chance to do it again! I mean, not only is it fun, but it gives me the chance to update my -super dated- bathrooms and also forces me to stay on a…