Last month I did my VERY FIRST reupholster project! It was a fun challenge. Although I had no experience walking into this experience, I can’t be more proud of how this chair flip turned out. If you have one of a similar style, this blog post will show you the steps I took to turn it into a $800 MCM ...
How to add custom shelving to your closet (plus a bonus DIY!)
Back when we built our current home, my husband and I were determined to save every penny possible, so the final price of the house would fit within our ideal price range. Among all the savings, the $3,000 closet service was the easiest one to give up on. We knew we could do better than generic wire ...
How to add a hidden charging station inside a kitchen drawer
Do you have devices piling up on the countertops, cords dangling, making an ugly, tangled mess? Hide all the jumbles by adding a new electrical outlet and building a charging station INSIDE the drawer. The steps are pretty straightforward. You can follow the instructions outlined in this blog post ...
IKEA HACK: How to paint an IKEA dresser with a high gloss finish
Want to make an inexpensive IKEA dresser look like a thousand bucks? Try painting it with a gorgeous new color. This instantly transforms your furniture. And it can be completed in just a weekend. Let me break down the steps for you and share some tips for painting over super glossy surfaces (it's ...
How To Build A Crate And Barrel Inspired Nightstand For Less Than $180
It was love at first sight. I had been wanting to fill the empty space next to the old nightstands in my 16 feet wide bedroom. One day, I stumbled across a post on Instagram (@dwellandoak), my heart skipped a beat. It was the bedroom of designer Jennifer Ma. She chose a moody wall color just like I ...