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It’s surprising that even with all the different options to choose from it’s still difficult to find the one that makes sense for you and your home. That being said, we believe that a DIY shoe rack can solve a lot of problems, whether you prefer a shoe cabinet or something small and inconspicuous. Check out the ideas below if you need a bit of inspiration. One idea is to build the shoe rack in a cabinet-like style, with narrow shelves for regular shoes and tall compartments for boots. You can give it a wooden top slightly wider than the...

I’ll also preface by admitting that I am not in any way an organized person by nature. I’m more like a tornado whirling through my home as fast as possible so that I can move on to things that I find more enjoyable. I have found that over the years and in marriage and with kids I’ve sort of been forced to figure out organizational solutions strictly out of necessity because 4 unorganized people in one home could make anyone go crazy. One of my biggest pain points lately has been my bathroom. It had gotten out of control and...

It might seem like a scary project, but it’s actually surprisingly simple and will totally transform the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets! This post is sponsored by our friends at Rockler. Over my 8 years of homeownership, one of the biggest things I’ve learned so far is that the tiny details in your home matter just as much as the big ones. Sure, it’s great to have a super fancy kitchen with tons of cabinetry, but have you experienced the magic of under-cabinet lighting?! And it’s great to have a big ol’ covered patio with room to fit...

We’re not talking just about cork sheets but also about wine corks which, believe it or not, can be upcycled in lots of interesting and clever ways. You can find some of our favorite cork crafts below. We hope they’ll inspire you to try your own cork-based projects soon. Cork boards are something we’re all familiar with and while you could just buy one we think it’s much more fun to make it yourself from scratch. This way you can customize it in a way that makes it suit your decor better plus this project is actually a lot of...

The makeover is finally complete and today I’m sharing all of the details on what we did and how it’s holding up! This post is sponsored by Rust-Oleum and contains affiliate links. One of the things I love the most about DIY is finding creative and unique ways to make things in our home look better on a budget. It’s so satisfying to try a new technique and see how much it can transform our space, and looking back at before photos brings me so much joy. So, it goes without saying that I’m really really excited to be sharing...