All tagged DIY

Making a Pinewood Derby Car

So, your Cub Scout comes home with a little block of wood and some plastic wheels after his den meeting and says you need to help him make a car for the race. If you’re wondering where to begin, you are no different than we were five years ago. You’re in luck! Here’s a step by step guide to making a great race contender with your Scout this season, and have fun doing it!

Unlikely Storage Solutions

We desperately needed more storage but I felt like every nook and cranny in our home was already spoken for.  After a year of browsing catalogs and websites, I was on the hunt for some lockers, vintage if possible. With four active little boys I knew I couldn't worry about them getting knicked or beaten up over the years.

Our Complete Basement Renovation

I can't explain just how proud I am of this renovation, or of my husband who stuck by me through it all, from the first brainstorming photo until the last shelf was placed.  It's the first home project we tackled together and I love our results! It was creating something from nothing.  This was a great metaphor for our marriage.