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Astins Designs

Astins Designs

DIY & Home Design

Welcome to my DIY home improvement blog! I’m passionate about transforming builder-grade spaces and designing custom furniture that’s both functional and beautiful. Here, I share detailed step-by-step tutorials, honest project recaps—including what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently—and real-life tips to help you create a home you love. Whether you’re starting your first DIY project or looking for ideas to refresh a room, I hope you find inspiration and confidence to make it happen. Thanks so much for being here!

You can scroll through my most recent blog posts below or you can head up to the search bar to search a specific project.

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02.03.26 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Modular Garage Workshop Cabinets – Part 1

Garage + The Grayson House

I’m building DIY modular garage workshop cabinets and a rolling table saw worktop designed to grow with my projects. From breaking down plywood and assembling cabinet boxes to installing drawers, casters, and custom-height surfaces, this setup is all about creating a flexible, functional workspace that actually works.

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17.02.26 | Astin Hancock | 3 Comments

The One Project I Refused to DIY in My Garage

Garage + The Grayson House

Wondering if you should DIY your epoxy garage floor? Follow along as we share the installation process, curing time, and the real reasons we hired professionals for our garage coating.

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06.02.26 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Unsexy but Necessary: The Real Prep Behind Our Garage Makeover

Garage + The Grayson House

We’re finally starting our garage makeover, but before any of the fun projects could begin, we had a lot of prep work to tackle. From clearing out years of storage and fixing messy wiring to patching drywall, spraying paint, and installing bright new lighting, this post covers all the behind-the-scenes work that made the transformation possible.

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28.01.26 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Adding Charming Cabinet Feet to my Kitchen!DIY Cabinet Feet for Kitchen Cabinets (Easy Custom Upgrade That Makes a Huge Difference)Adding Charming Cabinet Feet to my Kitchen!

Kitchen + The Grayson House

I’ve been obsessed with the idea of adding cabinet feet to my kitchen cabinets, so I finally did it, and I’m so glad I did. This simple DIY added so much charm and made the cabinets feel custom.

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22.01.26 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Adding Cabinet Side Panels + Repainting Cabinets

Kitchen + The Grayson House

I added cabinet side panels and repainted my kitchen cabinets to give them a more custom, built-in look. In this post, I’m sharing the process, the products I used, and what I’d do differently next time after living with them for a few years.

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09.01.26 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

How I Added Drawers to Builder-Grade Cabinets (and Upgraded to Soft-Close Slides)

Laundry Room + The Grayson House

I’m sharing how I added drawers to my existing builder-grade cabinets and upgraded them with soft-close slides. This simple DIY made a huge difference in organization and everyday function.

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09.01.26 | Astin Hancock | 2 Comments

Laundry Room Makeover Part 6: The REVEAL!!!

Laundry Room

After months of work (and procrastination), my laundry room is finally done. From custom red oak cabinets and handmade doors to smart storage and an honest review of our washer/dryer combo, I’m sharing the full reveal here.

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07.12.25 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Homemade Christmas Tree Cakes + Christmas Tree Cake Pops!

The Grayson House

Mia and I saw a TikTok video of someone making Christmas tree cakes herself instead of buying the store bought ones and we wanted to try! But I put an extra spin on mine! We also made Christmas tree cake pops with the leftover cake and they were delicious!!! Recipe Below: Homemade Christmas Tree Cakes…

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05.12.25 | Astin Hancock | 1 Comment

Laundry Room Makeover Part 5: Building Oak Cabinet Doors from Scratch

Laundry Room + The Grayson House

I finally tackled one of my most challenging DIYs yet, building custom oak raised-panel cabinet doors from scratch! From routing and sanding to staining and installing soft-close hinges, I’m sharing the full process, mistakes and all.

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27.10.25 | Astin Hancock | No Comments

Laundry Room Makeover Part 4: Faux Marble Countertop, Beautiful Tile Backsplash, a DIY Drying Rack and Lighting!

Laundry Room + The Grayson House

-this post contains affiliate links- Let’s build a countertop!!! Before getting started, I actually asked ChatGPT to show me what the laundry room would look like with a wooden countertop versus a marble one, and the results definitely helped me visualize it. I was torn between doing a faux marble finish (like I did in…

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I’m Astin, I love all things DIY and home design! Come along with me as I drive my husband crazy with my constant home projects!

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