Ziploc bags are fantastic for food storage, but did you realize they can also help you cook? It's completely true! There are quite a few ways that Ziploc bags can make your cooking life a little easier. Just to prove it, here's a roundup of 8 ways Ziploc bags are about to change the…
10 Rustic Milk Can Decor Ideas
Old milk cans are one of the best things you can use to incorporate rustic décor into your home. So the next time you see one at your local thrift store or a neighborhood yard sale, grab it! You'll be able to put it to great use with one of the following 10 rustic…
13 Recycled Cinder Block Projects for the Home
Cinder blocks are an excellent medium for DIY projects around the home. They are inexpensive, easy to find, and work great in a number of different ways. But don't just take my word for it--here are 13 recycled cinder block projects anyone can do! 1.With 24 cinder blocks, some mortar and lava rock, you've…
12 DIY Rustic Ornaments for Christmas
As far as we at Pickled Barrel are concerned, Christmas and rustic style go hand-in-hand! So today's post is all about how you can rev up the rustic for this year's Christmas tree. Take a look through these 12 DIY rustic ornaments for Christmas. We dare you to pick just one to make this…
10 Terrific Tree Trimmings
Christmas is coming, and what better way to celebrate than by trimming the tree with DIY ornaments? So before you put up the Christmas tree, check out these 10 terrific tree trimmings. You're sure to love at least one thing on this list! Do you have a tree just for the kiddos or the…
How to Fix {Small!} Areas of Wood Rot
You can fix areas of wood rot, and today's post will show you how. Areas that most commonly get wood rot around the house include window and door trims, especially on exterior trim. But you don't necessarily have to get rid of all the trim and start over. If the area is not too…
How to Decorate With Stone in Your Kitchen
Stone is a great way to introduce both a feeling of warmth and some appealing texture into your kitchen space. Do you like the idea of using stone in your kitchen, but need a little guidance as to how? This post is for you! I'm going to show you some attractive ways to decorate…
Make Your Own Wooden Sign {10 Tutorials!}
Wooden signs are all the rage in home décor, but you don't have to spend a small fortune to get one. Wooden signs are an easy DIY project! You can make your own, exactly how you want it, and it's super simple. Here are 10 tutorials to prove it. 1.The Thinking Closet has a…
How to Make a Pillow Using Your Cricut
If you own a Cricut machine with their online design software, you can use it to make a one-of-a-kind pillow perfect for any room in your home. This is a project fit for even a beginner. The best thing is that this pillow can be completed, start to finish, in only two hours…