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Custom DIY Butcher Block Island Top

Our affordable DIY butcher block countertop solution for an oversized 92” x 47” island. Sure, you can spend a bunch of money on a custom island top or hours cutting and gluing together wood for a truly DIY butcher block, but why not compromise with an affordable, time-saving solution using prefabricated butcher block countertop pieces?…

Preserved Family Recipe Wood Sign DIY

Growing up, I always knew when we were approaching Christmas time because my nana would suddenly baking hundreds and hundreds of shortbread cookies. They were put in little baggies for sale at the church bazaar or gifted to friends in tins or simply put out on plates for snacking after dinner (or after school…or with…

How to Refinish a Vintage Footstool

A vintage footstool, some elbow grease, and some beautiful fabric – put them together and you have the ingredients for a fun DIY project you can complete in a weekend! This little footstool belonged to my nana, and when she moved to long term care I rescued it from the donation pile with the goal…

DIY Storage Basket Side Table

If you checked out my recent home office makeover you may have noticed the basket side table in the new sitting area – I’m sharing my full tutorial as part of the At Home DIY June Challenge to build cheaper than buy! I’ve seen this style of side table pop up in a few different…

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