Articles about DIY
DIY $10 Race Track Playset Tutorial
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My 3.5 year old nephew loves race cars. He gets to go to the local race track to watch the races. He loves matchbox cars and is always racing them or using his tow-truck to take his cars into the pits to get fixed. We have a town map for matchbox cars that he always tries to race on, but the roads on it are pretty short and curvy so it's hard to pretend-race on. I thought that a similar mat but with a regular race track shape would be perfect for him Read more [...]
3 Easy #DIY Projects With Rust-Oleum~ Review
I received products from Rust-Oleum for my review. All opinions are my own.
When my husband and I married, 8 years ago, one of the gifts we receive was a patio furniture set. The set includes a patio table and four chairs. The chairs have metal frames and some sort of resin canvas fabric. After 8 years of Oregon rain and sunshine, the paint on the frames had started to crack and peel. Overall the set was still in good condition though. I decided to try to repaint the frames using Rust-Oleum Stops-Rust Read more [...]
Duct Tape Rose Flower Tutorial
*I was provided with tape from Scotch. All opinions are my own.
A few years ago I saw these spikey-looking duct-tape flower pens somewhere on the internet. I liked the general idea but wanted to create something that looked more like a real flower. I knew this would mean creating rounded petals instead of pointy ones. I tried following the pointy-flower tutorial but editing it with round petals but it was a disaster. I tried again a few weeks ago, and made a mess yet again. I tried for a third Read more [...]
Unique Home Decor From HevVin Decor Shop~ Review
I received product from HevVin Décor for my review. All opinions are my own.
I have recently taken a liking to shabby chic/farm vintage décor. In the past I have struggled to define my décor style. I liked a little bit of everything but was afraid to commit because I often change my mind. I am not sure what has changed in the last few weeks, but I am no longer holding back in decorating our house. Our house is still for sale so I need to keep that in mind when I add décor.
I decided Read more [...]
#DIY Master Bedroom Makeover In 5 Easy Steps!
I received products from eCarpetGallery.com, BeddingStyle.com and Air Wick for my review. All opinions are my own.
I have been working on giving our master bedroom a new look and feel. I was tired of our bedroom being the laundry sorting area, paper storage area, and a dark gloomy bedroom. The clutter and dark colors were depressing and energy draining.
I wanted a room where my husband and I could relax and reconnect with one another. I needed a refreshed color palate. I hoped for a look that Read more [...]
