Great collections of DIY projects and décor ideas for your Living Room. Printable PDFs are available that could be downloaded and used while working on a project. These plans contain detailed step by step instructions with 3D illustrations and photos. Projects available for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Each post has a list of materials and tools required to complete a project.
Shutters are simply one of the most beautiful and traditional ways to enhance any window. But the average cost to install one plantation shutter ranges from $150 – $350 per window. For a long time, I wanted to remodel our living room and install the shutters. So I decided to go the cheaper route by … Read more
A few years back during the winter, our old backyard fence fell due to strong winds. Over the years the 4×4 post gets rotten from rain and moister and eventually falls apart. At that point, the post and the fence need to be replaced. I had to disassemble the old fence before installing the new … Read more
My wife and I made a DIY Round Ottoman Pouf as a Christmas present for my mother-in-law. Sitting on a couch with legs on the footstool and reading a book is much more comfortable now. There are many different kinds of footstools and ottomans that people make. Some call it a pouf or a hassock … Read more
Earlier this year I built a Shoe Rack Bench for our entryway to keep our shoes organized. Typically when you put your shoes on to leave the house, you want to glance at yourself in the mirror to make sure everything looks good. So I decided to build a Wooden DIY Mirror Frame that I … Read more
Typically bar stools come with thin legs, but I decided to make this DIY wooden Bar Stool with legs from trimmed 4×4 lumber. This bar stool looks bulky, but it’s a perfect fit for a dining table that I made several months ago. Time to Complete 6 hours Total Cost $15 Skill Level Intermediate Tools for this … Read more
No matter how big your house is, you’ll always find yourself needing more space for declutter. There are many different ways to declutter and organize without ruining the look of the house. One of the solutions to this problem of space is installing floating shelves. These shelves provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance and can be … Read more
According to the Healthline website, studies show that there are many benefits of having indoor plants. Studies vary in results, but all have a positive outcome ranging from increased productivity in the workplace to happier mood and stronger relationships. None of these studies have found evidence of negative outcomes of having indoor plants. So to promote a … Read more
My kids are always eager to get their hands on any project that I’m doing. Not all of my projects are kid-safe, but this one is! I come from a very large family of 9 siblings and a ton of nieces and nephews! And let me tell you, it’s very hard keeping track of everyone’s … Read more
Typically I would use Kreg Jig Pocket Holes to attach the boards together. I would hide the pocket holes on the backside or under the boards. But for this DIY Offsetting Bookshelf project, it was not possible to hide the pocket hole, so I choose to use Dowelmax jig. Using Dowelmax the holes are not visible because … Read more
There are a few reasons you might want to build your own custom DIY bar stool for your seating. Maybe you’re a budding woodworker looking for a challenging furniture project. Or maybe you want to save some money by building it yourself instead of buying it from a store. Or maybe you just prefer the … Read more