Building Projects 2/2

Jan 31, 2022

Root Cellar Reveal and Pantry Tour

My whole family has worked so hard to finish my root cellar. I absolutely love how it turned out. Completed Root Cellar The outside of...

Jan 14, 2022

Root Cellar Part 4: Roof

Getting our root cellar walls built was a huge accomplishment, but now we are moving on to the more complex roof. We did so much research...

Dec 17, 2021

Root Cellar Part 3: Walls

Welcome to my third installment on “How to Build a Root Cellar”. We are now moving on to building the walls and are getting a true feel...

Nov 30, 2021

How to Build a Custom Cat Tower out of Recycled Materials

Milo and Oliver We got two little Maine Coon kittens recently and they have begun to want to climb and scratch. In order to fill that...

Jul 23, 2021

How to Build a Root Cellar Part Two: Foundation and Stairs

We are glad that you are back for part two of our “How to Build a Root Cellar” building project tutorial. Now that we have the excavation...

May 12, 2021

Root Cellar Part One: Excavation

For years we have kicked around the idea of digging a root cellar. Root Cellars maintain a cool, moist environment that keeps fruits and...

Apr 27, 2021

DIY Rustic Wooden Storage Box

It all started with broken bamboo blinds. Those blinds became a bamboo wall and one thing led to another and before you know it I had...

Apr 26, 2021

How to Make Rustic-Looking Frames

I really like the rustic look. It is so much fun to create on projects around my house. The technique used to create this rustic-looking...

Apr 23, 2021

Rustic Hen & Chick Succulent Planter Box

When I decided to remodel my bathroom the new color scheme determined that I needed lighter colored frames. I knew the rustic look I was...

Apr 23, 2021

DIY Rustic Mason Jar Light Fixture

My sons’ broken bamboo blinds started a cascade of bathroom projects that resulted in a full bathroom makeover. This light fixture was...

Apr 23, 2021

DIY Bamboo Accent Wall Repurposed from Bamboo Blinds

I love to repurpose items and turn them into something new. In this case, two of my boys had messed with their bamboo blinds so much that...

Feb 19, 2021

How to Remodel a Coat Closet; DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves

A coat closet is an interesting thing. It is supposed to organize and contain our outdoor gear, but often becomes so overstuffed with...