DIY Wedding: How to Have a Pinterest Picture Perfect Day

Today is our wedding anniversary and each year I take a look back at the photos and videos to reminisce and am quickly reminded how it was absolutely the most amazing day ever.  Having all the people we love in one place filled our hearts with so much love and joy and made the day…

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Pool Storage DIY Project

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. With summer in full swing, if you own a pool its likely you’re familiar with needing to have everything for a successful pool day available at a moment’s notice. Solve your pool toy storage…

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DIY Bike Basket/Shopping Basket

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. At one point or another (probably while browsing Pinterest with a glass of wine!), I’ve had a vision of heading to the local farmers market on my bike, taking in all that summer has to offer.…

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Habitat For Humanity’s National Women’s Build Week

Have you heard of National Women’s Build Week? It’s an initiative put on by Habitat for Humanity to, “invite women to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the home ownership challenges faced by women.” My lovely sister Marcey was putting a Women’s Build team together and…

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Wagner Tools 30% Off Coupon Code

THANK YOU TO WAGNER TOOLS FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. It all started with the Home Decor Paint Sprayer from the HGTV blogger block party and the rest was history – I was in love with Wagner tools. Their products are quality, easy to…

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Burning Wood as a Finishing Technique

THANK YOU TO WAGNER TOOLS FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. Working with pallet wood is one of my favorite things to do! For this project, I decided to make a smaller version of the rustic family photo frame. Thanks to Buffalo Restore I had…

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Sustainable Sunday – February Edition

The second-ever Sustainability Sunday is here! In this February edition I’m dishing out a pretty exciting lineup consisting of three beauty regimen tips that are super-duper sustainable. Are you ready?! Let’s go! Reusable Makeup Remover Pads (DIY project!) I was sick and tired of wasting money buying and then throwing away single-use cotton balls and…

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Furniture Painting Tips You Never Knew You Needed

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. We all have that piece of furniture, collecting dust, just BEGGING to receive a makeover.  The thought of taking on a furniture painting project might make you overwhelmed, leaving you to push it to…

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Cricut Made Birthday Card

My friend’s son turned one this week and this weekend was his first birthday party! It was so adorable and he totally loved smashing his birthday cake. Happy first birthday, Finley! I didn’t have a birthday card on hand, but I DID have a bunch of fun card stock that I recently bought from JoAnn…

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Giveaway: Cricut Made Coffee Mug and $25 Starbucks Gift Card!

I have recently discovered the world of using a Cricut Air machine and all I can say is its pretty much the best thing ever for a DIYer! I’ll save my full review for another post because today I’m announcing a haus2home GIVEAWAY! Yes, that’s right. It’s the very first haus2home giveaway this year! The…

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How to Make a Decorative Basket Out of Newspaper

Looking for a fun and easy DIY project for the whole family to get your mind of the chilly winter weather? Chances are you have all the supplies available to you already; newspaper, cardboard, and a few other craft supplies! Learn how to make a basket out of newspaper on the LifeStorage blog! Check out our video below for a sneak look at the process!

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Make Your Own 8×10 Rustic Wood Frame

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. Do you have the perfect family photo you’re looking to display in a special way? Search for the perfect frame no further! Over on the LifeStorage blog I’m going to help you make your…

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On the LifeStorage Blog: How to Make a Kitchen Cupboard Organizer

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. A new year provides an opportunity for a fresh start.  For some, that means new goals when it comes to keeping your house clean and organized.  It’s common to hear of spring cleaning (and…

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Painting a Fence in Under Two Hours with the Help of the Wagner FLEXiO 890

Luckily, because of my friends over at Wagner Tools, spending hours upon hours to paint my fence was not the case! They saved the day when they sent me the Wagner FLEXiO 890 Paint Sprayer.

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Holiday Hostess Gifts

If you’re headed to a holiday party and you want to give your hostess a gift, consider these fun DIY ideas! Over on the Life Storage blog I’m dishing out 5 ideas to say thank you like you’ve never before.

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Style with pumpkins this Fall: 10 ways under $10

THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. In this blog post over on the Life Storage blog I’m dishing out fall styling secrets; 10 different ways to decorate pumpkins.  The best part? You can complete each design for under $10. Questions or comments?…

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Dog Pallet Palace

Make a DIY dog pallet palace! It’s a perfect hangout for your best furry friend.

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Support Habitat for Humanity at the Buffalo ReStore DIY Contest

Guys.  I’m not going to lie, I’m REALLY excited.  In just a few weeks the Buffalo Restore DIY Contest and Auction will take place and ALL the proceeds go towards the Habitat for Humanity of Buffalo. Here’s how it works… Fellow DIYers (like yours truly!) have been picking up furniture and supplies this summer, working hard…

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15 Minute Fall Bundt Pan Wreath

I originally purchased a bundt pan for baking (imagine that!) but after about a year of owning it and not using it for its intended purpose (whoops!) I decided to get creative and make a fall wreath.  Since it was only $2  from a yard sale I didn’t feel shy about it.  This project took…

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How to Dress Your Office for Success with a DIY Desk

Thank you to Life Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. In this blog post over on the Life Storage blog, I’ll show you how to make a custom DIY desk, proving that custom does not equal costly.  For just under $75 and using an…

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