This Halloween spider project is sponsored by Arrow Fastener. This time of year is my favorite. It’s not so much that I get the house all dolled up for Halloween, or lay out a Thanksgiving Day-inspired table (and I definitely don’t do much more than put up a tree at Christmas). But once October rolls around, I fantasize about crisp… View Post
I would love to say that building a YouTube channel is like being a kid at the top of a steep driveway with a bouncy ball. They clumsily set it down at the top, giving it a slight push, and while it starts off slowly, it gains momentum with each roll. Unstoppable. But actually, building a YouTube channel is more… View Post
This post is sponsored by Tekbond. All opinions are my own. When I found these two vintage Henredon headboards at the thrift store, I knew that I’d eventually be building a bed frame for my sons’ room. What I didn’t know was that these headboards were quite valuable. I may not know the brand names for all-things-vintage, but I know… View Post
In February 2020, I made the decision that I was going to buy my dream “she shed” for my backyard! This wasn’t a decision I came upon lightly. But once I decided this was what I was going to do, you best believe the idea resonated in my head as an echo, “Do it! Do it! Do it!” Like a… View Post
Have you ever taken a piece of furniture to a professional upholsterer to see how much it would cost? It’s freakin’ expensive!! For the price they charge, you can get a whole new piece of furniture, shipped, and a matching foot stool. But have you ever thought about why it’s so expensive? The reason is because most people don’t know a… View Post
This post on painting shutters and garage doors is sponsored by Wagner. Don’t ever underestimate the power of painting your shutters or your garage door for curb appeal, especially if it’s been years. I don’t know if it’s just me or not, but after so many years, I stopped noticing the faded shutters, the tired paint color on the garage,… View Post