Tool of the Week – March 3 – Dewalt Compact Router
It’s time again for another #ToolTuesday, and this time, it’s my (JZ’s) pick. I was warned by a fellow woodworker that after I had my first experience with a router, […]
Easy Faux Marble Cabinet Handles!
When we first started mapping out the build for the Anthropologie-Inspired Cabinet, we knew we wanted to have two marble-looking handles that formed a diamond. However, the plan for how […]
Anthropologie Inspired Cabinet: Our Most Complex Furniture Flip Yet! (Video Tutorial!)
We’ve lamented about our love of family furniture transformations in the past, but this project just might take the cake on the most-epic-makeover-ever scale. When I (JZ) inherited my late […]
Making Grommet Curtains is Easier than I Thought (how to)
I’m no master of the sewing machine. I know enough to lay down some stitches on some basic home decor items like curtains and pillows. I’ve attempted (and succeeded on!) […]
Tool of the Week – Feb. 18 – Belt Sander
Sanding is exactly no one’s favorite thing. Ask any woodworker, and they’ll likely groan about the mind-numbing nature of the task. However, if you want to achieve a silky smooth […]
DIY Tip: Take the Pain out of Painting
Truly, the most annoying thing about painting is the cleanup. It’s right up there with sanding as one of my least favorite, but necessary, steps when you’re DIYing. The pain […]
A Bar Cart from a Firewood Rack?! Yes, Indeed. (Video Tutorial!)
When we say that I come up with the crazy DIY ideas, and Daniel figures out how to actually make them work, this is what we mean. The Back Story […]
Tool of the Week – Jan 28 – Dewalt Multi Tool
Y’ALL! It’s my (JZ’s) turn to make the #ToolTuesday pick, and this week’s tool is giving my previous favorite a SERIOUS run for most loved tool. It can cut wood! […]
We Upcycled a 70’s Record Cabinet (Video Tutorial!)
There’s a certain charm that older furniture brings to a space, and it’s even more special when that furniture belonged to someone you love. I have a few family pieces […]
Tool of the Week – Jan 21 – The Humble Iron
Today’s #ToolTuesday pick, courtesy of Daniel, is rather unexpected: the humble household iron. Yep, the one you’re supposed to use to get the wrinkles out of your clothes (unless you’re […]
We Made a Resin Ocean Coffee Table—From SCRATCH! (Video Tutorial!)
What do you do if you LOVE the ocean but don’t live by the beach? You bring the ocean to your living room! JZ broke the last coffee table in […]
Tool of the Week – Jan 14 – Dewalt Saw Horses
Now that the holiday madness has fully subsided, we’re back to making things in a BIG way. This week’s #ToolTuesday post has come in most handy on our next project, […]
DIY Inspo: Creative Way to Gift Money
Gift giving is hard, y’all. And sometimes, the person we love and want to celebrate wants or needs one of the most uncreative presents: money. My parents never blinked an […]
Tool of the Week – Jan 6 – Right Angle Adapter
If you’ve ever needed to drill or drive a screw in a tight spot, this week’s #ToolTuesday pick is for you. Daniel’s pick is for #ToolTuesday is the Dewalt Right Angle […]
Life Hack for Messy DIYers: Protect Your Cups with Glad Press ‘N Seal
I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’m just a messy DIYer. I do my best to protect my home (and my clothes, skin, hair and more) from whatever my […]
Tool of the Week – Dec 31 – Dewalt Random Orbital Sander
After a nice week-long break for Christmas, we’re back in the shop, back to our projects, and back to the blog! And we’re kicking things back off with another #ToolTuesday […]