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Last year, I gave our kitchen a small renovation as a temporary fix for its many problems. I reused the old butcher block countertops. I thought I could live with them a bit longer—spoiler alert, I couldn’t 😆 I wanted something that wou
Ok y’all, are you team wood stove or fireplace? Winter is coming and my firewood is ready🔥 Build this simple 2x4 rack to keep the wood organized right by the back door. Ain’t nobody got time for messy piles and cold runs outside. Full
Just in time for spring…. I gave our backyard a maaajor upgrade! Swipe to see the before!! I can’t wait to stare at this new board on board fence view while soaking the Stock Tank Pool this summer 😍 Full build tutorial over on my YouTu
  • A small backyard stock tank pool pool with a light wooden deck surrounding the pool with steps, containing two pink flamingo inflatable pool toys. Surrounding the deck are potted plants and a wooden fence.

    Stock Tank Pool & Deck

  • Minimalist wooden lounge chair with white cushions, placed on a light concrete floor with potted plants in the background, against a white brick wall.

    Lounge Chair

  • Woman in outdoor shower area with wooden panels, wrapped in a colorful towel, standing on grass next to a plant.

    Outdoor Shower

  • Minimalist room with tall mirror reflecting a potted plant and windows, on a concrete floor next to a plain wall.

    Standing Mirror

  • Wooden table and bench on a light floor

    Outdoor Table

  • A person sitting on a gray sofa next to a wooden side table with vertical slats, holding a glass of water. A potted plant and cactus are nearby against a white brick wall.

    Slatted Side Table

  • Staircase with wooden slats and modern ceiling light

    Wood Slat Wall

  • Modern kitchen corner with wooden shelves displaying white ceramic plates and bowls. Countertop features a bowl of tomatoes, a wooden pepper mill, a gray jar, and a brass table lamp.

    Kitchen Renovation

  • Woodworking shop with organized tool storage including a miter saw, hand tools, and drawers.

    Shop Projects

  • Minimalist bedroom with a wooden platform bed, white bedding, a potted plant, and a window with natural light.

    DIY Bed Platform

  • Wooden fence with large tree and bird feeder

    Horizontal Fence

  • Person stacking firewood on a wooden rack against a white brick wall.

    Firewood Rack

  • Person wearing a mask and gloves, doing demolition work in a kitchen

    Kitchen Renovation

  • A backyard with a stock tank pool and pink flamingo floats, a sun umbrella, and potted plants, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

    Stock Tank Pool

  • Person in overalls and a red cap standing on grass beside wooden beams, with a house and air conditioner in the background, appearing to work on a construction project.

    Outdoor Shower

  • Wooden storage rack with dowels for organizing or storing items, placed against a white brick wall.

    Mobile Wood Storage Cart

  • Open book on a light wooden coffee table in front of a gray sofa on a wooden floor.

    Coffee Table