“Do It Yourself” is the practice of completing tasks or projects by oneself rather than hiring professionals. I am not a pro DIYer by any means, and I get a little help from my husband and others occasionally. But you’ll find all these DIY projects are on the easy side of life, I promise! I’ve even had a few featured over here on Hometalk!
DIY Heart Garland: How to Craft in Minutes
Are you looking for a cute and versatile Valentine’s Day craft? You’re going to love this adorable and super easy…
Firelight, Evergreens, and Snow: The Christmas Bottle Project of Swedish Homes
Embrace the beauty of the Scandi style this holiday season and use your outdoor space to design a festive Christmas…
How to Use Rolling Pins as Bakers Pantry Door Handles
Do you love the look and feel of old wooden rolling pins and old-fashioned-style kitchen pantries? Let me show you…
Unique Flowers Vase: How to Repurpose an Oil Lamp
Are you looking for creative flower arrangement ideas? Create a unique flowers vase using an old oil lamp. Learn how…
How We Designed & Built A Pea Stone Patio in 2 Days
Protect your lawn and add backyard ambiance by simply creating a DIY pea stone patio for your outdoor dining, fire…
15 Cool DIY Projects to Start this Summer
Looking for a few fun summer DIY projects? I’ve rounded up 15 super cool projects that I know you are…
Adored One-of-a-Kind Handmade Birdhouse Restored
Do you love birdhouses in all shapes and sizes? This one-of-a-kind handmade birdhouse has always been a favorite of mine….
Painted Dresser Ideas Before and After
With a coat of paint, your painted dresser can be glamorously upgraded. Learn how to add a touch of bling…
Let’s Make a Homespun Vintage Booth Wall Display
Are you looking for inventive vintage booth wall display ideas? Let’s make this easy homespun plate rack out of an…
How to Safely Bring Age Stained Textiles Back to Life
How to safely remove yellow and brown age stains from all washable vintage fabrics. Leaving your vintage linens with renewed…
Vintage Blue and White Platter Wall Design
Design your own asymmetrical platter wall using vintage blue and white platters. Creating a unique and eclectic display for your…
Wood Wall Hooks You Can DIY in Minutes
Learn how to create stylish and functional wood wall hooks using vintage plates. Perfect for adding a shabby chic touch…
The Cutest DIY Shelf Liners in an Old Pine Hutch
I can’t wait for you to see these adorable DIY shelf liners, created out of the cutest vintage sled gift…
Split Rail Fencing: Low Costs, Big Impact
Why is split rail fencing always a good idea? The fencing is inexpensive, easy to install, and the ultimate in-yard…
Black Frames to Antique Gold Frames with Annie Sloan
Are you looking to transform bargain black frames into charming antique gold frames? Let me show you how simple it…
Repurposed Oak Dresser with Mirror Quaint in the Attic
Looking for cozy and quaint decorating ideas? You’re going to love this little old repurposed oak dresser with a mirror…
DIY License Plate Hat Rack and Wall Decor
I found these old vanity Maine license plates in a family shed. Let me show you how I turned them…
My First Time Using a Paint Sprayer, What You Need to Know
Have you ever thought about using a paint sprayer for your home painting projects? This was my first time, and…
Backyard Living: From Design to Reality
Join us for a tour of our backyard living space, which features a fire pit, patio, conversation set, and landscaping…
Amish Birdhouse Install: Purple Martins
Discover the Amish Birdhouse, a durable, large red birdhouse designed to attract Purple Martin birds. Learn how to mount it…
Cheap Spring Decor: 51+ Ideas on a Budget
Get inspired with these 51+ cheap spring decor ideas. Learn how to give your home a makeover on a budget…
Wardrobe Closet DIY: No Closet Solution
Discover creative closet space ideas with this wardrobe closet DIY for rooms without closets. Learn how to refinish a thrifted…
16 Easy Spring DIY Ideas You Can Start Today
Looking for an easy spring DIY or home decor project? Here are 16 you can start at home today that…
How to Refinish a Wood Table in Under 1 Hour
Learn how to refinish a table in less than 1 hour! Get a beautiful, restored look with this step-by-step guide….
Paint Wicker Furniture: Step-by-Step Guide
Stop spending hundreds of dollars on new wicker furniture! Learn how to paint wicker furniture with a few simple steps…
How to Fold and Hang Tie Up Valance Curtains
Learn how to fold and hang tie up valance curtains with this simple accordion method. Transform your windows with elegance…
How to Craft Colorful Ice Candle Holders
Looking for a fun and festive winter craft? Try these colorful ice candle holders and light up your outdoor pathway…
Salvaged Windows: 15+ Decorating Ideas
Do you ever look at all those old salvaged windows at second-hand shops and wonder what you could ever do…
Salvaged Windows & Brass Candlestick Project
Decorating with old salvaged windows can add instant charm and cottage style to any home. Their rustic character, chippiness, and…
How to Easily Upcycle Plastic Urns
This week, I got a tip from a girlfriend about a terrarium and plant shop that was going out of…
Outdoor Living: Patio and Fire Pit Design
Create an ideal outdoor living space with a rustic fire pit and stone patio. Discover the best designs and inspiration…
Outdoor DIY Planter Shelf
After an early and rainy spring day visit to Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine, I found the inspiration for…
DIY Vintage Plates and Windows: A Simple Tutorial
If you love collecting and decorating with vintage windows then you are sure to love this very simple vintage plates…
How to Decoupage Old Treasures
If you are like me, you have a bunch of those cheap vases that come with supermarket flowers, flower deliveries,…
How We Restored Our Aged Cedar Shake Siding
Transform your coastal home with cedar shake siding. Learn how to restore and maintain these classic and long-lasting wood shingles….
How to Build a Simple and Classic Fire Pit
Looking for outdoor fire pit inspiration? This simple and classic fire pit is made out of stone from our own…
DIY Grilling Station: Easy Steps for Grillers on a Budget
It’s that time of the year when we love to pull the grill out and enjoy cooking in the backyard. We are…
Add Cozy Vibes to Your Home: Repainting an Old Hutch Blue
I have a refurbished hutch that I bought here in Vermont a few years ago. And when I got it…
Switch Up Your Vintage Spring Mantel with a Teacup DIY Today
It’s late February, and Spring has definitely not arrived in Vermont. The wind is howling, and the snow is falling. It’s like…
Vintage Blue Shutter Project
I found these vintage blue shutters while antiquing one day for $15.00 a piece. This is one of my favorite…
DIY Summer Backyard Picnic Ideas
Do you enjoy eating outdoors in the summer and maybe looking for some fun backyard picnic ideas? If you have…
Nordic Blue Front Door on a Rustic Red House
Friends, we have three front doors on our red ranch here in Vermont. I have been trying to think of…
How to DIY A Mobile Pallet Coffee Table
Do you love pallet furniture? Let me show you how we made this outdoor DIY mobile pallet coffee table along…
A Simple Guide To Renovate A Wrought Iron Bench
I woke up the other morning very early with a great idea for a project! Has this ever happened to you?…
Rustic Garden Table: Create Your Own Using Reclaimed Wood
Friends, I fell in love with this adorable little spring garden table that I found on Pinterest and I truly wish I…
Vintage Card Catalog Repurposed
I love sharing vintage finds with you guys so much! This vintage card catalog I found in my parent’s garage…
Vintage Fireplace Mantel Easy Install and Decorating Ideas
I have loved the look of vintage mantels for always! Once we painted our walls and began to refresh the…
How to Create a Colorful Ice Bucket for Entertaining
Looking for Christmas or holiday entertainment ideas? Let me show you how to create this spirited ice bucket for your…
A Vintage Porcelain Spice Rack
I was out antiquing last week and found this wonderful vintage porcelain spice rack! I just fell in love with the…
Transform Your Dresser with a DIY Makeover
I’ve been holding on to an old pine dresser that we bought from Eddie Bauer about 21 years ago. It was…
DIY Side Table Using Old Cheese Crates
Transform vintage cheese crates into a mobile DIY side table. See how to stack and repurpose these crates for a…
Old Badminton Racquet Sporty DIY Wreath
Get crafty this summer with a DIY wreath made from an old badminton racquet. Add a touch of sporty nostalgia…
Vintage Suitcase Makeover: Unique in Decor
Do you love old suitcases but are unsure what to do with them? With a little paint and creativity, you…
DIY Christmas Wagon Wheel with White Lights!
Tis’ the season! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure did, visiting with my family in Maine. We…
DIY Mobile Workbench: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you have a home workshop? I love having a home workshop that I can create my DIY projects in. …
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