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.
The Grayson House
Laundry Room Makeover Part 4: Faux Marble Countertop, Beautiful Tile Backsplash, a DIY Drying Rack and Lighting!
-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…
Laundry Room Makeover Part 3: Face Frame, Stenciled Textured & Built-In Tineco Storage Drawer
In this phase of my DIY laundry room makeover, I finished the custom oak cabinet face frames, added a textured wall design using joint compound, and built a drawer to hide (and charge!) my Tineco vacuum and mop. Because why not make laundry day a little prettier and more functional? It’s amazing what a little creativity, scrap wood, and a lot of patience can do!
Laundry Room Makeover Part 2: Custom DIY Laundry Cabinets for Small Spaces
We took our laundry room down to the bones and rebuilt it with custom cabinets designed to fit our new LG washer/dryer combo, plus storage for my Tineco vacuum and mop. In this post, I’m sharing the step-by-step process of measuring, building, staining, and installing each cabinet, along with a few problem-solving tricks and fun moments along the way.
Laundry Room Remodel Part 1: The Plan + Demo
This laundry room wasn’t working for our family, so we gave it a full DIY overhaul. From tearing out the old cabinet to building custom storage and adding a sleek new backsplash, every detail was designed to make the space more functional and beautiful.
What We Discovered Behind Our Wall!
We discovered a hollow space behind a kitchen wall and turned it into custom built-in storage. In this post, I’m sharing how we transformed unused wall space into a functional cabinet, from cutting into drywall to building the face frame and doors. This hidden storage hack might just inspire your next DIY project!
Coat Closet Turned Salt Water Aquarium!! What?!
The post details a couple’s renovation of a coat closet into a functional space for a 33-gallon saltwater aquarium and a litter box. They carefully removed existing items, framed the closet for weight support, installed electrical wiring, applied waterproofing, and added decorative elements. Eventually, they created a cohesive design, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
Amazon Best Sellers & Fave Products!
-this post contains affiliate links- First up are these amazingly easy to install shelves in Mia’s room! These shelves took no tools aside from my hands and what came in the box! They come with a plastic strip with a sticky back that has a level on it and a spot to add these claw…
How To Build Your Own Outdoor Side Tables
-this post contains affiliate links- We bought this awesome hot tub, but there was only one side that had cup holders, which is fine when there is just one person in it, but we have friends over to enjoy the hot tub and movie night all the time! Plus the large main jets are on…
DIY Pop-Up TV Cabinet for Outdoor Entertainment
-this post contains affiliate links- We already have one TV outside, but even though it swivels it’s harder to see from the hot tub because of the pergola leg. That’s fine when it’s only one person in the hot tub because you can position it where you want, but when multiple people are in the…