Pickled Barrel is all about rustic looks, and that included distressed wood for sure. But do you have to scour your area for old wood to get the look you want? The answer is no, you don't! You can achieve a perfectly distressed look for planked walls and other applications with new wood. Today's…
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DIY Light Fixtures for the Farmhouse Home
Farmhouse and rustic are definite style cousins. So what better way to add rustic style than with light fixtures reminiscent of a farmhouse? Today I have a fantastic roundup of DIY light fixtures for your farmhouse home. These light fixtures are made from items that used to actually live in a farmhouse. Take…
10+ DIY Placemats for Any Holiday
For today's post, I've rounded up some creative DIY placemats that you can use for any holiday. These holiday placemats aren't just for Christmas or Thanksgiving, so stick around to see all the fun ideas I've found! 1.Kick off the New Year with a fun and festive butcher paper tablecloth. This is…
Easily Repair Nail Holes in Your Wall
Nail holes in walls are one of the easiest DIYs you can do around your home. There's absolutely no reason to put up with them when they are so easy to get rid of! Today's post will show you just how easy. So stick around! What you need for easily repairing those…
Paint Your Pillows–Flawlessly!
If you get tired of your pillows, you're not alone. I'm sick of mine, but yet I don't really like going to the expense of replacing them or hunting for the perfect covers. Well, I've got good news for all of us today. Did you know you can paint your pillows--flawlessly? It sounds like…
13 Shabby Chic Things to Make With Chicken Wire
Chicken wire might have a name that labels it for one use--a chicken coop--but it is much more versatile than the name suggests! Chicken wire is fantastic in a lot of rustic home decor applications. To prove it, here are 13 shabby chic things you can make with chicken wire. Prepare to be amazed!…
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…
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 Reupholster Dining Room Chairs
Dining room chairs are seriously about the easiest thing you can reupholster. {Definitely easier than a sofa, right?}. So believe me when I tell you that this is a project you can do! Today let's look at how to reupholster dining room chairs, and you'll be ready to tackle the job. Lauren at…
10 Easy Peasy Country Crafts
Country style is casual, comfortable and inviting. If you'd love some country craft ideas, this post is for you! Today I've got a round up of 10 easy-peasy country crafts that you'll love to make. Better yet, you can add them all to your country home décor. 1. This adorable country style planter box is…