When it comes to a small space you have to get creative. My friends asked me to update this space in their house that was formerly a mudroom/catch-all space at the entry of their home. They do a lot of entertaining and wanted to have a DIY wet bar and wine rack instead. I was here for it and so happy to help them bring their vision to life! This build did require a sink install so I got to bring my trusty partner in crime, my dad, who is a licensed plumber, and who was willing to get the job done. We were able to knock out this build and really bring the space to the next level. There were som ..read more

Get ready for backyard fun with this easy to make yard game. Learn how to make your own DIY ladder golf game in just one day with basic tools. I have never personally played this game, but I have seen it played and made a couple of different ways. You can make it with two ladders so that each team has its own ladder, or you you can make it with just one ladder and both teams toss the golf balls onto the same ladder. Since our backyard is kind of small, I'm going with the one ladder version and I'm using plans from Home Depot's website. This DIY ladder golf game is one of three backyard games ..read more

For this project I made custom sliding barn doors in my garage for my office and I’m so stoked about how they turned out. I had a vision and a tight timeline and thanks to some last minute reinforcements by DIY Danie, we made it happen! If you’re looking to elevate an office space with some rad looking closet doors without breaking the bank this is definitely the project for you. DIY Custom Sliding Barn Doors This is the last space in our home that needs a makeover and I am so excited about all of the progress we’ve made. The actual closet for this office space was its own project entirely wh ..read more

It’s officially been one year since I started the garage makeover of my dreams that was supposed to take two months to complete…but here we are! 12 years ago I started out in the corner of my dad’s storage shed, later upgraded to a 12x12 shed that my dad and I built together and now I finally have a one and a half car garage where I have the room to really dive into my projects - including a custom outfeed table for my new table saw! Getting Rid of My Jobsite Table Saw For about a decade now I’ve been consistently using jobsite saws or compact saws in my workshop, simply because I didn’t have ..read more

Recently my grandma moved in with my parents and I wanted to make a space that felt calm and cozy for her. She’s taking over my little brother Jordan’s old room so it had to be a full transformation, in only 3 days. It was so very worth it for this special lady who has taught me so much about creativity and art. So if you’re in need of a quick bedroom makeover with a really tight timeline, this might just be the project for you! 3 Days to Moving Day This was a true family project with some help from my dad and my brother Rob, but we pulled it together and made Nan the oasis I wanted her to ha ..read more

Sometimes the best organization tip is to make custom storage for the clutter and close the door. I have an A/C unit and a radiator in my office that are eye sores, so we decided to make a slatted radiator cover using a fun IKEA Hack so they can still function but aren’t the only thing you see when you look at this wall. A Sam Special We’re taking an Ikea cabinet, and customizing it as well as building the an aesthetic solution to my heating and cooling units. This post contains affiliate links, which help support more projects on my website! For my full disclosure policy regarding affiliate ..read more

Springtime on Long Island means it's time to get outside, and what’s better than a weekend project to upgrade your yard game? You all know that because I was a side hustler for so long I love something that can be accomplished in just a weekend and this easy smokeless fire pit project was so quick to pull together while still having a high return on design and functionality. S’mores anyone? I wanted this side area next to my garage shop to be a fun hangout spot for a fire pit and of course, who doesn’t like s’mores? So I got some asymmetrical pavers, a new fire pit, added some lighting and se ..read more

We are coming up on the 2 year anniversary of living in our house and it has been nonstop with big renovation projects. I really just needed a small weekend project to fuel my soul. I also needed to make something that was multi-purpose for a small space. So not only did I want a place to store things like wine bottles and cutting boards, but I also wanted it to look good in my space. So if you’re also looking for a piece of furniture that can be both a piece of art and a storage solution you’ve come to the right place. Your small space needs a murphy table This project was really a revisit t ..read more

After seeing limewash paint trending everywhere on the internet I couldn’t help but want to try it myself. I had thought about using it in a different room but our entryway was definitely the space in need of a refresh. So if you’re wondering if a limewash wall will go well in your home, do it! But first, keep reading so you can look out for the things I learned along the way! Attempting the Viral Limewash Paint Trend It was bittersweet to take out the original accent wall in my entryway, it was the first project I did when we moved into this house. But with the storage cabinets in front of i ..read more

When we moved into our new house, it came with an outdoor shower, but I removed it while renovating our deck. So, let’s add the outdoor shower back in (or, well, out)! It's a quick and easy project you can do in a weekend! We've done a lot of outdoor projects since buying our little cape cod. The DIY Deck Makeover, the Floating Deck + Grill Station (In One Weekend)!, Easy Storage Shed Upgrades , and our Modern Raised Planter. That's a lot of projects, whew! But I feel like it's our outdoor space now. Now, it's finally time to add back the outdoor shower. Truthfully, I know I should have done ..read more