DIY Furniture
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 – April 7 – Metabo Pneumatic Nail Gun
It’s been a little longer than usual between our #ToolTuesday posts, thanks to all the COVID-19/Coronavirus/quarantine craziness. But we were SO stoked to pick up a couple of new toys […]
How to Make a Typewriter Keyboard Wall (video)
Years ago when I first created the writing room of my dreams (aka home office), I came up with the crazy idea to make a giant typewriter keyboard on one […]
How to Build the Ultimate Built-in Bookcases (video)
For years, I’ve had this awkward little nook in the master bedroom that just never felt finished…or usable. I tried my hardest to fill it out with the big Ikea […]
Easy DIY: Make a Bench Cushion! (video)
We’re a couple of weeks into social distancing and finally finding some time to DIY our way through this pandemonium. Truly, making things and staying somewhat busy is what’s going […]
DIY Porthole Table – Flea Market Flip! (video)
Full disclosure: we’ve been obsessively watching Flea Market Flip and wanted to go on our own little adventure to uncover treasures we could turn into something cool. On an adventurous […]
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)
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!)
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)
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 […]
