Last summer when my inlaws got married they asked me to build them a mini ice-cream shoppe for the kiddos. So I dug in the scrap wood pile and fabbed up this little beauty in an afternoon Since then, the kids have used it as …
Month: October 2016
Garden Diversification: Installing a Pond
This spring we had the WORST mosquito problem. It was so bad that our municipality adopted a garlic spray plan to reduce them. We decided to take it a step further by installing our own backyard pond. Mosquitos lay their eggs in water; fish eat …
Gone Junkin’
Here in Peace River Country there are a lot of gravel roads that lead to nowhere. Hiding behind the overgrowth, old homesteads on the bends whisper stories of days gone by. Sometimes I convince my family to entertain my curiousity and join me in a …
Our Thrifty Vintage Wedding
Our Wedding was featured at IntimateWeddings.com! When I married Mike we had four kids and were embarking on purchasing our first home together. Suffice to say, funds were tight. I think what enabled us to create such a special day was the financial limitations we …
Discarded Desk Drawers Turned into Wall Cupboards
Back when we tore out a wall to create a family entrance, we ended up with a bunch of junk drawers and some wall panelling. I decided to get crafty and use them to make a little extra cash return on the reno. I turned them …
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Growing a Garden
In the 3 years we have lived in our home the backyard has transformed from an empty greenspace into one of favorite places to spend time. We learned that it really doesn’t take much to get started. We began in the first summer with a …
Bohemian Guestroom
Turning a dungey unfinished basement room into a bohemian guest retreat using things I already had was fun. I didnt spend a cent creating this space! Heres what we started with I had to scrape up the previous owners’ halfassed sticky floor tile Just outside …
DIY Grainsack Dish Towels
Isnt it stupid!? $8 for a single grainsack style rag at a local new item store. Nope. I found some used painters’ cloth at a thrift store and I cut and hemmed myself a set of four dishtowels. I used fabric markers I had from …
DIY Fixer-Upper Kitchen
I really love our modest abode. It serves us well. So I am willing to forgive that our eat-in kitchen lacks the necessary space to accomodate all 7 of us, let alone meal guests (which I like to have). It looked nice and crisp in …
Evolution of a Dresser
The long life of one lonely dresser told in a series of poorly-defined images
Fun With Wood
Over time I have completed a good haul of scrap-wood projects for almost no cost. Theres so many ways to use it. I always keep some in my stash. I got a huge haul of perfectly seasoned wood when I put out an ad seeking …
DIY House Renovations: Entry Hall
A couple of novice DIYers take on the removal of a wall and some renovations on an old shiplap farmhouse
