DIY Projects

If there is one space in the house that gets ignored until you suddenly can’t stand looking at it anymore… it’s the entryway. Two years ago, ours had been patiently waiting for its glow-up and while we had BIG plans coming (like removing that awful carpet), we needed a quick and affordable “phase one” that would make the space feel intentional in the meantime. Also, I was super pregnant and we had approximately $100 to spare. So I did what any budget-friendly homeMAKER would

When I picked up a drill for the first time, I had no idea  what I was doing. I just knew I was tired of waiting for someone else to fix things. That one moment of frustration turned into a full-blown personality shift — and now I’m out here building cabinets like it’s a competitive sport. But here’s the truth: DIY looks cute on Instagram, but behind every “after” photo is a series of mildly disastrous “befores.” Holes patched three times. A trip (or six) to the hardware stor

Beige walls, basic fixtures, zero personality? We’re not doing that anymore. This little powder room started out completely forgettable . Think: contractor beige, builder-grade lighting, and a space that screamed “safe but soulless.” I decided it was time to give it a personality — without spending thousands. Spoiler alert: this transformation cost a fraction of what you’d expect, and it’s one of my favorite makeovers to date. And the best part? You can copy this exact formul

DIY butcher block look | budget-friendly laundry room makeover | plywood countertop tutorial Let me save you some money. Butcher block countertops are gorgeous — no question. But they’re also expensive , heavy , and only come in standard depths. For my laundry room, that just wasn’t going to work. I needed a countertop wide enough to cover my oversized washer and dryer — something that looked intentional and custom but didn’t blow the budget. So instead of buying a pricey sla

If you’ve been around here for more than two seconds, you already know I have strong opinions  about paint colors. And today we’re talking about my #1 design enemy: Ceiling White . Yep, that bland, flat, soul-sucking shade that builders slather on every new home like it’s a requirement in the building code. Spoiler alert: it’s not. The Problem With Ceiling White At first glance, ceiling white seems like the “safe choice.” It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s…white. But here’s the