DIY Projects
DIY Delight: Unlocking the Potential of Southern Yellow Pine for Your Next Project!
Southern Yellow Pine proves to be a DIY enthusiast’s dream, offering a perfect blend of versatility and durability for a myriad of projects. Whether you’re crafting custom furniture, building a deck, or embarking on a home improvement venture, Southern Yellow Pine stands out as a top choice.
4 Simple Kids Woodworking Projects You Can Build this Weekend
By Dannea Moneva, WIR Contributor Check out a handful of great ideas for kids woodworking projects you can easily do this weekend. Introduce them to the joys of woodworking. These projects will be an exciting opportunity to be creative, and at…
Create It: Raised Garden Bed
By Martha Retallick, WIR Contributor Got poor quality soil? Want a garden? Don’t have a ton of space, or would like to manage the space you have? There’s a solution: It’s called a raised garden bed, and we’ll show you how to…
Motivation Files: Awesome Treehouse
By Bonnie Phelps, WIR Contributor Since the dawn of time, homes built off the ground have fascinated mankind. How many of us have watched the movie “Swiss Family Robinson” and thought how cool is that! Whether the appeal was to escape…
The Inspire Files: Build a Pretty Pergola
By Meghan Banke, WIR Contributor When I think of my ideal outdoor living space, it most definitely includes a pergola. Before I start sharing my favorite pergola-inspired ideas, I should probably tell you what a pergola is. Nearly every time I…
Before and After: Chair Rail Moulding
When Jett and Leslie moved into their new house, the first order of business was brightening up the guest bath. Plain-Jane white cabinets and very ordinary white…
Decks, Docks, and Doghouses, Oh My!
In recent years the deck has become so much more than just a place to store the grill. It has become an outdoor room which extends a home’s living area.. With cutting-edge grills and accessories, novel lighting solutions, festive table settings…
Beer Tote Plans | Now we’re talkin.’
What a great gift idea. For $10 (including the bottle opener) and an hour or two of work, you’ve got yourself this awesome DIY beer tote. Or soda. Or Water. Show it off to friends, family, coworkers, at your next gathering. Cheers.
Click the link below for the super simple beer tote building plans.
Chalk Paint: Tips for the Non-Crafty Person
Non-Crafty Katie, WIR Contributor Many furniture stores I visit have what I call a “fun section”: the section of the store that has blue and white dressers, red and green tables, and drawers with purple polka dot knobs. The vivid colors…