Apple – Cheddar Muffins
The kids are in school, it's still August - but I am ready for fall. And nothing says fall better than baked apple goodness. I have to start with my newest apple crush, Apple-Cheddar Muffins. They are savory, but with a subtle, sweet, apple flavor. Even my child who...
DIY Removable Chalk Wall
How to make a temporary chalkboard that goes on and comes off within minutes. No more worries about outgrowing the look. It can be gone tomorrow or stay forever for a reasonably, inexpensive price.
5 Ways to Stay Warm & Save Money this Winter for less than $10
At no other time in my life had I been as cold as I was then, living in the northern state of Wisconsin. The wind pushed the damp cold right to my bones and no wind breaker or down coat could keep me warm. On top of finding myself in this extreme cold, we were also...
Restoring a Piece of Family History
Poverty does something to you, it changes how you see life and reality. Much like the scars on the dresser. You can fix it up and bring back the color, but somethings will never be the same… it also adds character and history and a meaningful story, that might not have come otherwise.
The Stenciled Storage Chest
A few months ago our family room was beginning to feel cramped, messy and boring. Though I had ways for my family to put away blankets and toys, they were not following my well thought out plan. The basket meant for folded blankets was crammed with toys or shoes kids...
5 Closets You Can Do Yourself
A friend asked if I would do a post on DIY closets. So here you go Alanna! I have built three closets and have a few tips to share, I hope you find it helpful. I am going to take you down the road I took as I began researching how to build an organized closet. First I...
The $15 Spare Parts Bench
These bench ideas are all over Pinterest and I love them, because they inspired this in a moment of desperation. Someone was giving away a free king size "headboard" and because I haven't had the time to make my desired headboard I thought this could fill in until I...
How to Transform a Desk into a Kitchen Island
This is how you transform your ordinary desk into the best kitchen island imaginable. I know, It’s pretty presumptuous to claim “the BEST,” but there are so many cool things to consider for your next island - YOU might even decide it’s the best...if you want, no...
The Reading Nook
We wanted to create a little nook in our basement where we could just hang out and read a good book. This was a big project because the basement didn't exist, so it took several additional steps (framing, drywall, etc.) before the building of the bench...
How to make your own counter for $20
A plywood countertop has its pluses for being quick, inexpensive and versatile. True you don’t go into a remodel dreaming of a way to incorporate plywood - usually. But plywood, when used properly and with a bit of foresight, can be exactly what you need. You may want...
About Me
Hi, I’m Natalie. I’m a mother of four, an artist, and a DIYer that loves to reuse, recycle, and refurbish. I like power tools and teaching others how to save money while improving their home.
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