Found on Houzz.com here is a slew of pictures of a home that is covered in DIY projects. Houzz at a Glance Who lives here: Camille and Kyle Dickson, children Chloe (age 12) and Colin (13), and Boston terrier Rufus Location: Abilene, Texas Size: 2,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms French teacher, designer and blogger Camille Dickson is a DIY convert of the highest order. There is hardly a … [Read more...]
DIY Travel Memorabilia
This simple DIY project is perfect for important trips such as a honeymoon, a destination wedding, missions trips, ect. I also have done something similar to this with the places we've lived since Mr. Sthole joined the military. I found this at hellolidy.com What you need: A map – We found a used map at a book store while in Ireland, it has a lot of the cities we stayed in or passed through! A … [Read more...]
Recipe- Zucchini Bread
There's not a whole lot that I like more than a good piece of what I call "breakfast bread" and a hot cup of coffee. My Aunt Windy and I would often share a piece of bread, a cup of coffee and conversation in the mornings when I lived with her before the move and now that combination holds some sweet memories for me. Here is a recipe for some Zucchini bread, but I hope that it's more than a … [Read more...]
Making Professional Looking Wood Signs
I found this trick on Pinterest quite a while ago and it has changed my life! Ok, maybe not my life, but my design tactics for sure! You can make any wood sign you find online, as long as you have a couple of supplies, for pennies! You'll need: Wood A Sharpie A Computer A Printer A ball point pen Instructions: Find a font that you love and print out the sign exactly the way you want … [Read more...]
The Perfect Summer Dessert- No Bake Banana Split Cake
I am so thankful the weekend is here, not only because I get to spend time with my family as a whole, but also because this particular weekend we are going to my nephew's first birthday party and I get to see my little sister who I haven't seen for too long. So what is the perfect dessert to make for a family dinner? Well I'll tell you. I made this Banana Split Cake for Mr. Sthole and my girls … [Read more...]
DIY Cement Bowl
This awesome DIY gives you the instructions to make a cement bowl but it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Depending on what you use for a mold, you could make just about any type of container. Here's how: To make your own, gather these supplies: - Water - Flexible rubbery bucket (Walmart - $5) - Plastic bowl (for shaping inside of bowl) (Walmart - $2) - Canola oil and paper … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks- Saving for Travel
Mr. Sthole and I try and take vacations when we can, but more times than not we have to make our yearly trip home count as our luxury get away. I love my family and I love going home, but every now and then I like traveling to places I haven't seen yet, and more importantly, places where Mr. Sthole doesn't leave me every day to go hunting. So everyone needs a vacation, but how, in this economy, … [Read more...]
Declare War, Prevent Ants From Invading Your Yard
Home Depot, Keep Ants From Invading Your Home In this video Home Depot shows you how to prevent ants from invading your home and yard. Click the image above to watch the full video, but first, here’s a peek at her strategy: • Know thy enemy Certain types of ants, especially carpenter ants, can do structural damage to your home. So it helps to know what type of ant you’re dealing with to choose … [Read more...]
How To- Paint An Indoor Rug
Home Depot is a fantastic store. I love their tutorials and suggestions, they're always so awesome. I'd like to go in there and buy one of everything. Hey, a girl can dream right? In this tutorial Home Depot shows us how to paint an indoor rug directly on the floor. What a fantastic way to keep from having to deal with rolled up corners and rug stains. Skill Level: Intermediate Time: 24-48 … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
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...]
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