A CMU, or concrete masonry unit, is a rectangular concrete block used in many different construction applications. Those that are made with fly ash or bottom ash are also known as cinder blocks. But no matter what you call them, cinder blocks are useful for lots of things around the house. Here are just…
Stay Warm With a Tabletop Fire Bowl
You don't need to have a big fire pit in your yard to stay warm on cool Spring, Summer or Fall nights. You don't even need a yard! If you've got an outdoor table on a deck or a patio, you've got just what you need for a tabletop fire bowl. The best news…
Where to Find Charmingly Cheap Farmhouse Decor
So you're looking for farmhouse finds, but dismayed by expensive prices? I can relate! In the interest of helping us all, I did a little research. Today's post will show you exactly where you can find charmingly cheap farmhouse decor. {And everything is under $50!}. Stick around, because you don't want to miss it!…
Make These PVC Pipe Projects for the Home
Have you ever seen those hair dryer storage pieces made from PVC pipe? They're all over Pinterest, and one of those was the inspiration for this post. With the natural versatility of PVC pipe, there are a lot of uses for it around the house. Take a look at this list of PVC pipe…
St. Patrick’s Day DIYs for the Farmhouse Home
I had never thought of incorporating St. Patrick's Day into my farmhouse decor for the month of March. But I spotted some inspiration on Pinterest, and now I see that it's actually doable. And really quite charming! To help you catch the vision, I have some St. Patrick's Day DIYs for the farmhouse home.…
DIY Farmhouse Photo Frames
If you're a fan of rustic style, then you're also a fan of farmhouse style--even if you don't realize it. The two just go together! Today's post is all about farmhouse photo frames. You don't need to spend a lot of money to buy them, because you can make them yourself. Take a look…
DIY Your Own Dry Erase Board
How would you like to DIY your own dry erase board? I would! But there's a minor catch--it won't look like a dry erase board you buy. It'll look a hundred times better! Plus, it'll cost you only about $5 and take 5 minutes or less. If you're still with me {and why wouldn't…
DIY Foaming Sugar Scrub
I like to use a sugar scrub now and then, but not all the time. It tends to be too oily, and I miss the foaming action of my favorite shower gel. But what if there was a foaming sugar scrub you could make at home, that wasn't too oily and didn't make you…
10 Tips For the BEST Shower of Your Life
I don't know about you, but my daily shower is one of my favorite times of day, especially when I'm not rushed. So today's post is dedicated to helping us all have better showers. Because you should be able to enjoy it every day, right? Here are 10 tips for the best shower of…
How to Make Your Own Curtain Rods
You don't have to spend a mint on ready-made, boring curtain rods. Did you realize you can make your own, the way you want, and save money all at the same time? It's true! Keep reading to see some ways you can make your own curtain rods. Do you love nature? If you're…