If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
Making A House A Home- Moving Like A Boss
As a military family I have had to learn how to make my house a home in no time flat. This move has taken me a bit longer than usual, but still, I've been here for two or three weeks and it almost looks like we've lived here for years. I'm going to teach you how to do this, Military Style. Pictures Pictures are an important part of taking memories with you. When … [Read more...]
Barn Owls Keep Rodents Away
Just last year I was on my way to pick up Mr. Sthole from a hunting afternoon when a mouse crossed in front of my vehicle. I had never thought of myself as a screetcher but there I was, in my car, all alone, protected by a ton of steel and I screetched as that mouse ran in front of my head lights. If that's how I act when one is OUTSIDE of my car, how well do you think I'd handle it if one got … [Read more...]
DIY- Repurposed Coat Racks
Free standing coat racks have come and gone along with knowing your neighbor and the afternoon game of bridge. But you can still find them around, and they are still quite useful when repurposed. Now this make over doesn't completely transform your coat rack, it just renames it. Meet the new possibilities for your "organizing rack". 1. In the Kitchen It’s an all-too-common dance: the … [Read more...]
Recycle, Reuse, Rediscover! Old Tires
We all use them. Tires are everywhere, and they're wearing out all the time. They're expensive to replace, and take up a lot of space in your garbage can and in the landfills. Most tire replacement centers will take care of them for a small fee, but if you ask for them, they will put them in a plastic bag and put them in your trunk. Next time you have to grab a new set of tires, you now have a … [Read more...]
Turn Anything Into A Lamp!
Have you ever seen something and said to yourself "Self, that would make a fantastic base for a lamp" ? Well Apartment Therapy has shown us just how to transform anything into a lamp and it looks pretty simple. What You Need: Materials Vase or planter Keyless socket adapter kit Cord set with rotary on/off switch Metal crossbar Glass or plastic white globe Screws Light … [Read more...]
DIY- Hanging Porch Bed
I am always one who will make sure that, if there is a porch swing or hammock, I call dibs. I love the relaxing nature of them. The lull that you can rock yourself into. I have never had the pleasure of relaxing in a hanging porch bed, but they look just as awesome, if not more, than the other two things that I enjoy lounging in. I think that if I were better with tools, I would be building … [Read more...]
DIY Workbenches You Can Build In A Weekend
The workbench for a DIY-er is like a brush for a painter or a pen for a writer, you just can't do much without a good work space. Bob Vila suggest: unless you’re upgrading to a professional European-style model, I recommend building your own. A basic, customizable bench requires only two tools—a saw and a drill. There are several ways you can approach this. You can build an entire bench from … [Read more...]
DIY Birdbath- How To Build Your Own
My mother in law is a nut for bird houses and eventually I too would like to have a few around my yard. However, I worry about my dogs sanity. Anyway now seeing these pictures of these creative bird baths I would love to have a few of these around as well. Maybe I'll limit it to the front yard and keep the back yard the doggy haven. Gives me something to look forward to in my upcoming … [Read more...]
Decorating With A Piano
I think the art of music has taken a sad turn. It used to be the sign of an uneducated, yet determined, person to not be able to read music, to play by ear. But these days it's the normal happening. Nothing against it really, almost my entire worship team can't read a lick of music. I just find it sad. I believe this is one of the reasons that the respect and reverence of music, and the … [Read more...]
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