I have been wanting to add outdoor seating to my deck. My deck is long and narrow, standard outdoor furniture sets won't fit as intended. So 'outdoor seating' has been on my to build list for a while. I went to a DIY conference called Haven during the summer. The great folks at Ryobi challenged the attendees to build one of four projects, for a contest. You know I'm a … [Read more...]
Gallery Style Command Center
I have a problem, a clutter problem. The epi-center of this clutter problem is the kitchen counter. It is the dumping zone for everything, mail, school papers, and a lot of random stuff. What makes things worse, is that the counter is one of the first things that you see when you walk in my front door. Ya I know, I have a weird layout. I decided that I have got to do … [Read more...]
Giant Magnetic Bracket Frame
One of the elements that I wanted to add to my functional command center is a large magnet board. My kids can stick up there latest coloring creations or school projects for all to see. Also it's a perfect place for a paper or slip needing to go back to school. In the near future I plan on adding a family calendar to the top, leaving the lower area for the kids stuff. This … [Read more...]
7 Drawer Dresser with Chevron Top
Hi! I'd love to for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! My Brother and Sister-in-law are having their first baby! My Sister-in-law asked me if I could build a dresser/changing table for the new little guy, reluctantly I said yes. Her colors for the nursery are gray, navy, and orange. So my game plan … [Read more...]
Easy Personalized Mail Organizer
My #1 clutter problem on my counter is my MAIL. In an effort to contain the clutter and piles I decided that it's time to get a mail organizer. I found these magazine bins at Ikea, they cost $15 for 5 bins. The bins have a nesting feature, but I wanted the bins to be separated a little more, to fit more junk - ha ha. I also wanted to add labels to aid in the organizing … [Read more...]
18 Toy Storage Ideas
I often think back to 10 years ago, I was moving into my first apartment after college to start my engineering career. I fit everything that I needed in my old VW Passat, including a twin mattress. 10 years, a husband and 2 kids later, We have amassed a lot of 'stuff'! Especially since having kids. I'm continually searching for great ways to store their stuff and mine. … [Read more...]
Rotating Shoe Rack
I'm always looking for great shoe storage ideas. The rotating shoe rack is a great option to maximize space. I am sharing DIY rotating shoe rack plans at Remodelaholic, come check them out. … [Read more...]
Vintage Keyhole – Key Holder
I wanted to make a key holder for my new command center. Our old one just wasn't working. It had 4 large pegs, and the key rings were hard to get on the pegs, so a lot of the time, the keys weren't where they should be. You know how frustrating that can be :-) I thought it might be fun to make the key holder look like an old vintage keyhole. The decorative radiator grate … [Read more...]
Woof ‘Em: a delicious campfire treat
Hi! I'd love to for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Have you ever had a Woof 'em? We love to cook dutch oven dinner and roast hot dogs and marshmallows, but my friend recently told me about the most delicious campfire treat - Woof 'ems. Have you tried them? Rumor on the street is they get … [Read more...]
Americana Door Art
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I love Memorial Day, it gives us a day to celebrate the lives of those that have passed & for those that serve our country. I wanted to add a little more Red, White & Blue to my porch, so I came up with this Americana pallet art. The idea is inspired from a cute stars and stripes pillow that I saw at Pottery Barn and this cute … [Read more...]