**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**
Have a question about how to repaint furniture or how to spruce up a lamp? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve blogged and bantered about some of our house projects and below is an easy-to-use reference for how to spray paint a few cabinet knobs to how to build your own compost bin and everything in between!
PAINTING PROJECTS
How to paint stylish tone-on-tone horizontal stripes
How to paint and add a decorative touch to an old bookcase
How to update a country style china hutch into a modern showpiece
How to use spray paint to punch up your bathroom/kitchen hardware – for only $5!
How to repair and paint those outdoor window aprons
How to keep a sense of humor about painting when things go wrong
How to tell if you need to paint your house
How to give an old brassy lamp a new lease on life
How to embrace open-concept living with paint and how not to
How to use subtle color variations to tie together large open-concept spaces
How to spray paint an ugly mirror
How to paint two-story spaces without spending an arm and a leg!
How to use bold colors in your design scheme without going overboard
How to pick the right paint color and feel confident with your decision!
How to pick the right paint color (from the professionals!)
How to tackle a small paint job with a big impact!
How to find color inspiration where none exists
How to use leftover paints to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork
How to find color inspiration using what you have
How to fix clashing wood tones
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
How to build square shaker-style cabinet doors
How to use a two-man post-hole digger
How to build a beautiful (and functional) privacy fence!
How to improve your curb appeal without breaking the bank
How to liven up the back of your boring kitchen island
How to replace your baseboards
How to assemble furniture with a sense of humor
How to install a garage door opener
How to know which tools to buy
How to replace a Hot Water Tank
How to demo something the “smart” way
How to incorporate storage into almost any nook in your home
How to build a window seat storage bin
How to remove a builder’s grade bathroom vanity mirror and fancy up two mirrors in its place
How to liven up a boring bedroom with beadboard
How to install cabinetry in a kitchen/laundry/bathroom
How to plumb off of an existing water line as well as wiring for electricity!
How to install a cork floating floor!
How to create a glamorous and functional laundry room!
How to use curtains to glam up a space
How to arrange furniture, part 1
How to arrange furniture, part 2
How to hem curtains without a sewing machine!
How to hang a mirrored collage
How to flesh out a room’s function using furniture
How to decorate minimally for Christmas
How to change your color scheme without picking up a paint brush
How to give a bathroom a high-end look without a high-end price
How to accessorize and decorate a Guest Bedroom
How to use architectural ledges to decorate a space
How to stylishly update your coffee table on the cheap
How to plan out a room remodel and decide on a scheme
How to use outdoor furniture indoors!
How to design your own Pottery Barn furniture!
DIY
How to build a better grill fire, every time
Create beautiful artwork using Microsoft Paint
How to create your own Halloween costumes on the cheap
Use leftover paints to create a color-coordinated piece of artwork
GREEN LIVING
How to rid your house of pesky fruit flies without chemicals
How to “live green” in Portland, Oregon
How to build your very own Worm/Composting Bin
How to live a green life steadily over time without stressing
How to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic shopping bags and switch to re-usables!
How to begin making changes to improve the environment *and* your health!
How to get over your fear of composting and just do it!
GRUB (the yummy kind)
Better than Starbucks’ Frap-o-cheap-os!
Tell’er All About It’s Basil+Lemon Mojito
L-blogger’s “Better than Store Bought Blackberry Pie”
GARDENING & OUTDOOR
How to clear out weeds and shrubbery with ease
How to build a raised bed vegetable garden
