Custom built-in cabinets
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Office Makeover Part 1: Creating Custom Built-In Cabinets

This office makeover has been a long time coming! For years, I’ve wished for a place to dream up new ideas and gather inspiration for new projects. This space was so much fun for me to create, and I’m excited to share the steps I took to make it happen! Starting with (drumroll please…) custom-built-in…

Wood garage pergola over a black garage door
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How to Build a Wooden Garage Pergola

One of this summer’s (many!) DIY missions: To make our builder-grade home look more elevated and custom. This is a multi-step process, but I’m excited to share the beginning of our home’s exterior makeover! First up: Adding a wooden garage pergola. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions as I share my tips and which mistakes to…

A faux window created with frosted glass spray paint and black wood trim.
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Your 4-Step Guide to Making a Faux Window that Looks Real

A few months ago, I was brainstorming ways to give my home’s exterior a refresh. Naturally, I turned to ChatGPT for some ideas! After uploading a picture of my house and asking my robot assistant for its thoughts, it presented me with this picture: My immediate thought: YES. My second thought: Wait, I don’t have…

Garage Makeover – Part 2: Bin Storage
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Garage Makeover – Part 2: Bin Storage

My first organizational project of this garage makeover: the bin storage rack! If you missed part one of the Garage Makeover, click HERE. The secret to organization is keeping everything hidden and easily accessible. Just kidding, I don’t know if that is the secret, but it sounds good and works for me. This storage unit…