Woodworking is an amazing hobby and can even turn into a money-making side business if you work hard enough. While building your own furniture will save you money and maybe make you money in the long run, purchasing all of the necessary equipment can give you some pretty serious sticker shock. At least it did…
Buying wood for that very first woodworking project can be a bit intimidating, especially if you don’t quite know what you’re looking for. But don’t worry! This guide outlines what to look for when shopping for lumber. Let’s get started! This post is part of the Woodworking Basics Series. Find all posts in the series…
Woodworking is a rewarding, useful hobby that can save you lots of money while providing that sweet satisfaction of seeing your ideas come to life. Is there anything better? I absolutely love that feeling of accomplishment! Safety should always be the first priority when woodworking. There is a potential for injury if machines aren’t used…
Woodworking is my FAVORITE hobby – it is so so rewarding! But, in the beginning it can be pretty overwhelming. So I’m working my way through some basic woodworking skills posts to help you get the ball rolling and feel confident tackling your very first project – start to finish! In this series I’ll dive deep into…
Today I’m going to go over the basics of finishing with an oil-based wood stain. I’ll cover what stain is best used for, how to apply it and how to clean up. Wood stain is my go to finish when I complete a project. I love the warm look of wood grain, but also it’s just…
One of my 2019 home goals is to create better toy storage in our living room. We don’t have a dedicated playroom so toys are split between my son’s bedroom and the living room. Since I have been trying to transition my home from neutrals to more color I knew I wanted to use this…
My husband travels A LOT. On years that he doesn’t have a deployment, we’re lucky to have him home for six months total out of the year. On deployment years… well I’m just happy to see him when I can. I like to set goals for myself when he’s away, and those goals usually revolve…
In a traditionally male-dominated space it is absolutely incredible and inspiring to see so many female woodworkers taking the lead online. When I started woodworking in 2012 there were very few female woodworkers in this space. And the ones that were around I had to REALLY search for. Slowly I started seeing women woodworkers show…
Are you looking for a quick project with a lot of impact on your front porch design? This sign is so EASY and has a lot of potential for variations! Here’s how to make your own. Save to Pinterest! Cut your Panels When we finished building our fence we had a few leftover panels that…
Our dining room table is a big farmhouse table that I built about 4 years ago. It was one of the very first things I built after we purchased our home. It gets more worn every day, especially with a toddler, but I love that it’s something I was able to build for my family…
