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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Attend the HGTV Magazine 3rd Annual Blogger Block Party Event!

FTC Disclosure: Thank you to HGTV magazine for sponsoring this post! I received product for my time in developing this post. All opinions are my own. Are you a fellow lifestyle blogger, DIYer, designer or style rockstar who would love to participate in an event where you can learn from the pros, network with fellow…

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Solving the Sports Equipment Storage Dilemma

Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Have a bunch of sports equipment that you need to get organized? Well you are absolutely in luck because today I’m going to help you solve your sporting equipment storage dilemma with…

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Furniture Upgrade for Buffalo Restore’s Artfest: A Habitat for Humanity Event

Thank you to Valu Home Centers for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. I always like to head to my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore when I’m tackling a new project! Using some simple supplies, including Krylon Chalk Paint (my favorite!) to completely transform this piece! …

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Five Projects to Make Your Picnic Game Strong

Something about packing a picnic and finding a local green space is very enticing and lovely. Check out these five (super easy!) projects I tackled to help you make your picnic game go from zero to hero on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage blog!

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Creating Original American Flag Art

The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays and its almost here! So before the fireworks and the cookouts commence, I’m taking a moment and remember how lucky I am to be an American! In honor of celebrating our nations birth, I decided to make some original American flag art and share the tutorial with…

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Homemade Conditioner

Follow my blog with Bloglovin One of my life goals this year is to eliminate the purchase of products that I can easily make at home.  There are a couple of reasons for this but mainly to save money, to reduce the amount of plastic in my life, and to have the ability to use…

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PVC and A Bedsheet: Transforming your Backyard to Outdoor Movie Central

Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. How does watching a movie under the stars sound to you? Mosey on over to the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage blog to learn how to make your own outdoor movie screen using…

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Make Your Own Vertical Garden

Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Have you ever wanted your own herb garden? Today is the day! Take a look at our post over on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Blog to learn how to make your…

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DIY Camping Stuff Sack

The way into my work has the craziest wind tunnel known to man. It’s flipped countless of my umbrellas inside out and broke them. I’ve joked that if they put a wind turbine there, they can power the whole complex.  But I digress… So, why do you care? Because I’m going to show you how…

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Mother’s Day Gift: DIY Flower Pots

Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Wondering what to give Mom this Mother’s Day?  How about these awesome DIY flower pots!?!  Take a look at our post over on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Blog to learn how…

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Disassembling Wood Pallets

Reclaiming, reusing and upcycling is what we’re all about here at haus2home and one of our favorite materials to use is pallet wood!  The wood that comes from the pallets is always a mixture of colors and textures, making for unique and rustic pieces. Today, I’m bringing you a little lesson on disassembling these pallets.…

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Easter Tablescape

As many of you know, I’m pretty much OBSESSED with decorating my dining room table in different ways with each season/holiday. I find it to be a fun way of making the home feel festive without spending too much time while doing so. Here’s a look at what I came up with for my Easter…

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Save money, the landfill and your face: DIY reusable makeup remover pads

I’m always looking for additional ways to be green.  I decided in 2016 I would work on specifically reducing the amount of disposable care/home products I use.  For example things like cotton balls, paper towels, and MAKEUP REMOVER PADS!  Why am I yelling MAKEUP REMOVER PADS you ask?  Because today I’m going to show you…

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Ombre Ornaments: Using Krylon Paint

FTC disclosure: Krylon paint provided the materials for this post. The opinions I shared about using the discussed materials are my own. For this project, Krylon asked me to prepare Ornaments for their display at the Craft and Hobby Association booth at the national show taking place this past week! The goal was to take clear…

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Upcycling a Window into an Endtable

I came across this old window that someone put out for trash, yes trash, and I knew it could really be something special.  So, I decided that I would make it into an end table.  We also had the pleasure of working with our awesome friends over at Valu Home Centers to make a video…

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Shopping Local to Create Upcycled Home Decor

FTC disclosure: Valu Home Centers sponsored this blog post. The opinions I shared about shopping at these locations below and using the discussed materials are my own. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Shopping local to create upcycled home decor is a win-win-win situation; the local shops get your business, you get…

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    Christmas Decor

I must share with you my secret.  I, Jackie Hausler, am a Christmas elf.  That’s right.  You’re hearing it here first, folks. Growing up, my mom decked the halls like no other mother.  She instilled in me the importance of going all out when it comes to Christmas decor and, I, of course have to…

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