It took me about 6 weeks to chip away at this project, but I'm happy to say that the basement playhouse build (which is really a toy room shaped like a tiny house), is pretty much done! Yay! My kids are super excited and have been having fun inspecting everything as the project came together. My house may not be in style, but at least my playhouse is :-) I tried to make the … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Shiplap & Sheetrock
Progress on the basement playhouse is moving right along. In Part 2 of the build, I added the shiplap, sheetrock and the 2nd floor/ceiling. Adding the shiplap and sheetrock has been the most gratifying process, because it really made the playhouse take shape. When designing the playhouse, I decided to put shiplap on the inside and outside of all the walls with windows. Then … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Framing
The Basement Playhouse Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have always loved those darling basement playhouses and under the stair play … [Read more...]
Backpack Storage and Organizer
Backpack storage and organizer Plans and Tool Review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. During this build, I'll be reviewing the Milwaukee hammer drill/impact combo, Diablo … [Read more...]
DIY Portable Lego Tote
It's road trip season! Not only do we need to plan that awesome summer getaway, but we also have to think about how to entertain the kids in the car for hours and hours and hours. The ABC game will only get us so far, and I Spy gets a little silly with youngsters. My kids love building with LEGOs, but keeping them contained can be tricky. I built a couple of Portable LEGO … [Read more...]
Circle Back Kids Chair Plans
It's amazing what projects you can do with 1 board. Sometimes it surprises me when a project will only take one board. Today I'm participating in a one board challenge, the size of board doesn't matter, but can only use one. My little girl loves to color and craft. I've been meaning to make her a desk and chair set. I came across this super cute Double Dot Chair by Land of … [Read more...]
Twin Bed with Faux Raised Panel
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! My little girl is growing up too fast. It's time for her to upgrade to a big girl bed and she's really excited about it. She told me 'Momma my bed is cute'. That makes all of the effort worth it! This post contains affiliate links noted by … [Read more...]
Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Recently my Mom saw an oversized tic tac toe game in the lobby of a hotel, sitting on an ottoman for the patrons to play while waiting. Of course she texted me a picture so I could whip one up for her. :-) After I started making it, I thought it … [Read more...]
Simple Kid’s Table and Chair Set
Hi! I'd love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too! Today I'm participating in a challenge hosted by the amazing Sandra at Sawdust Girl. Create something with only scrap wood! Free wood, branches, pallets, reclaimed lumber is all good. Also feel free to use new fasteners (nails, screws etc.) … [Read more...]
Octagon Rotating Bookshelf
My kids love books, especially a good nighttime story or two. We have been collecting books over the years and really need a functional and stylish place to store them. They have overtaken my media center! I've had my eye on the PBteen Revolving Bookcase for some time and decided that is the answer to my storage problem. I planned to construct the bookshelf out of 3/4" … [Read more...]