32 Clever Binder Clip Hacks Yesterday I was looking for a binder clip. I swear the box I had was full, but when I checked there were only three left! I thought about it for a second and realized tha…
DIY Tips and Tricks
DIY tips and tricks every crafter and do-it-yourself’er should know.
Tips for Hanging Pictures
Tips for Hanging Pictures and Artwork to Make a Gallery Wall Today to share with you my tips for hanging pictures and art. I received a beautiful bamboo mount 8X8 photo of my daughter. I love this pi…
Painted Black Brick Fireplace
Our New Painted Black Brick Fireplace We have slowly been updating our home over the past few years. In effort to stay within a budget, our updates involve both old and new. For example, in our kitche…
Clever and Thrifty Suitcase Packing Hacks
Over One Dozen Clever and Thrifty Suitcase Packing Hacks I came up with these Clever and Thrifty Suitcase Packing Hacks when I was packing for a trip to Barcelona. When I started packing for this trip…
How to Seal a Plastic Bag
Learn How to Seal a Plastic Bag with a Hand Torch This article, How to Seal a Plastic Bag, is sponsored by Bernzomatic. All opinions are 100% my own. The other day when I was packing my daughter’s sch…
7 Ways to Shine Pennies
My Experiment Testing 7 Ways to Shine Pennies from Household Products This experiment came about because of my upcycled penny project I have coming up for my ambassadorship as a Torch Bearer with Bern…
Clever Kitchen Storage and Organization Ideas
A Few Easy and Clever Kitchen Storage and Organization Ideas “Our Kitchen Rules: 1) If you empty it fill it; 2) If you dirty it clean it; 3) If you open it close it; 4) If you spill it wipe it u…
Ice Cube on Carpet Dents Test
Does using Ice Cube on Carpet Dents Really Work? The previous owners of our new home were also the original owners and lived here for over 30 years. They did some beautiful upgrades and kept the hous…
WORX Pegasus Folding Work Table and Sawhorse
My Experience with the WORX Pegasus Folding Work Table and Sawhorse This article, Pegasus Folding Work Table and Sawhorse, is sponsored by WORX. All opinions are 100% my own. The WORX Pegasus folding …
Mid Century Modern DIY Dog House Build
The Details of the DIY Dog House I made for GMC I have been working with GMC for a few years now. They are one of my favorite partnerships I have. In the past few years because of this special relatio…
Upcycled Laundry Room Ideas
This post, Upcycled Laundry Room Ideas, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tide at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Take the #QuickColdPledge Plus Upcycled Laundry Room…
The Best All Purpose Glue for DIY Fixes
The Best All Purpose Glue for Fixing Ceramic, Glass, Rubber, and More This article, The Best All Purpose Glue for DIY Fixes, is sponsored by DAP Being someone who crafts for a living, I am always on t…
The Right Height to Hang Shelves
General Guidelines for The Right Height to Hang Shelves Since we have painted and upgraded the house a little, I have been very careful with making the right choices for hanging things on my walls. I…
How to Preserve Magnolia Leaves
How to Preserve Magnolia Leaves with Mod Podge for Home Décor “I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.” – Shelby from Steel Magnolias Remember that movie? I…