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DIY Home Projects

Tutorials and plans for DIY projects for the home.

November 15, 2022 by Suzie

Easy DIY Blackout Windows on Budget

How do you attach blackout material to a window

There are occasional times that a person might need to completely blackout a window to create complete darkness. Some people might have shift work, want to blackout a baby nursery or home theaters, or in some cases, people are attempting to hide messy garages or attics from the outside. In my particular case, I needed …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

How to Add Pull Out Drawers in Existing Kitchen Cabinets

Our current pantry is made up of very deep shelves that are within our kitchen cabinets. Small items are constantly getting lost in the back of the shelf, so I decided to add pull out drawers to our cabinets. This simple addition has added some much-needed functionality and organization to the pantry. This drawer provides …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Non-Toxic Rust Remover: Evapo-Rust

evapo-rust for rust on cement

During a recent cleaning project in my home, it was important for me to find an effective, and safe rust remover to treat some rusted tools. I specifically wanted to find a non-toxic rust remover. Through my search, I was able to find a great product called Evapo-Rust. In this article, I will cover why …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

Easy Way to Clean Hard Water Stains Off Glass

Best product to remove hard water stains from glass

Hard water stains on glass can be a very frustrating problem to have to deal with. Sometimes it seems as though the problem is never-ending. However, I have found a product that works incredibly well in removing hard water stains from glass. The product works very quickly, is safe to use, and removes scale buildup …

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September 14, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Way to Remove Rust from Concrete

soak paper towel

During our recent new home build, some nails were left on our freshly poured concrete back porch. This was during the framing stage, so we didn’t have a working roof yet. Rain fell on the nails, which caused rust spots to appear on the concrete. Since our brand new back concrete patio had newly formed …

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July 8, 2022 by Suzie

DIY Rustic Wood American Flag Wall Art

large rustic wood american flag

This rustic wood American flag makes a beautiful, patriotic, and unique piece of wall art. In this article, I will outline the plans and steps needed to create your own rustic wood American flag. I will also outline all of the materials and tools you will need to make your own. I love that this …

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July 1, 2022 by Suzie

DIY Mudroom Bench with Upper Cabinet and Hooks: Free Plans

how to make Hall tree with bench and drawer finished

I have a big build for you today! It is a hall tree or mudroom bench with a storage drawer, hooks, and an upper shelf above the bench. As usual, I have provided a free PDF download of the mudroom bench plan for you to build your own, but I will outline all the steps here for …

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May 27, 2022 by Suzie

How to Get Steam Stains Out of a Wood Table

using iron heat to remove white haze wood

Building tables is one of my favorite DIY furniture projects to do. I love creating a space for people to gather and share a meal together. However, the flip side to heavy use of a table is that the wood can occasionally get damaged through steam stains. To find the best way to remove a …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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