In this quick tutorial I show you how to build DIY porch steps and how to reinforce your old stringers. After 20 years it was time for new steps, and we finally got up the courage to disassemble ours and redo it. I say “courage” because we knew the stairs were in pretty bad shape. So, we were hoping this would be a fast project and it actually was!
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How to Make a Floral Hoop Wreath DIY for Nursery
Right now I am really into making things for our baby and for the nursery. There’s something so special to me about looking around our house and say, I made that! This simple DIY Hoop wreath tutorial with dried flowers is the perfect home decor item for any room to add a summery, floral touch without having to buy new flowers.
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Add some charming shiplap to your old farmhouse or modern day homestead with these easy DIY shiplap accent wall tutorial. In just under a day you can transform your space and make it brighter, and add some traditional farmhouse charm too. Ah, shiplap.
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Learn how to make beeswax candles that are naturally scented with essential oils. These candles make a great homemade gift idea that smells natural, fresh, and is purifying for your air too. With just a few mason jars and some beeswax, you can make these beeswax candles and even save some money too!
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I wanted to create a cozy handmade Christmas mantle this year, so join me as I show you how to make a Christmas mantle garland with fresh greenery and real dried oranges. Nothing says holiday decorating like the smell of pine and orange with some old taper candles on a mantle.
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Learn how to build a DIY dining bench from scratch for your farmhouse dining room. We wanted a table and bench to go with our modern little farmhouse, and one that would be able to last us a lifetime. A cute farmhouse bench seat is the perfect complement to your kitchen table.
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About ten years ago I started buying natural products at the grocery store. But there were still so may ingredients I didn’t understand written on the back. I just wanted to put as few ingredients as possible on my body and in our house, so I started making my own products with essential oils. In this post you’ll learn all about how to use essential oils to remove toxins in your home and life.
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When the air starts turning crips and you feel that first burst of cool breeze, you know fall has made its debut. One of the best parts about living in the Pacific Northwest is you get to see the most amazing change of colors in the leaves. Do you have fall colors where you live? If so, go forage some leaves and learn how to make a foraged leaf garland for fall.
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I am transitioning our homestead from summer to fall, and bringing in some more neutral tones after my bright and cheery summer home decor. The end of summer is always a fun time for me with fall being my favorite season of them all! Come see how to make a fall olive branch wreath that is easy to make and can be kept for many months to come.
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I meant to write this post a long time ago, but you know I just kind of procrastinated and here we are. Lots of people ask about this chicken coop so I’m excited to write a post about it. Learn how to build a chicken coop that meets all your small farm dreams, and the girls love it too.
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