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DIY & Design
I share beginner-friendly DIYs, budget-savvy home projects, and interior design tips to help you create a beautiful space without breaking the bank.
How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets | A Step By Step Tutorial
Painting cabinets is one of the most impactful DIY projects you can tackle, and over the years I've painted more cabinets than I can count—from kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities to laundry room built-ins and storage cabinets. Through plenty of trial and error,...
How I Transformed a 1980s Oak Cabinet Into a Designer-Looking Statement Piece
A few years ago, I was visiting my aunt when I spotted the most beautiful arched cabinet in her house. This was around 2022, right when arched furniture was becoming wildly popular again. At the time, if you wanted a cabinet like that, you were looking at places like...
DIY Pull Out Laundry Rack
When I was adding cabinets for storage in my laundry room (you can see the full project here), I knew I really wanted a place for a drying rack. My husband hates putting his clothes in the dryer, so most of his things get air dried—which makes a drying rack a...
Meet Erin
I believe that great design is all about creativity, not cost, and I love finding affordable ways to add personality and style to any home. Whether you’re tackling your first DIY project or looking for easy ways to refresh your space, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. My goal is to make home design accessible, fun, and stress-free for everyone. If you believe painter’s tape is an appropriate measuring tool, you’re in the right place! Let’s transform your home one DIY at a time!
meet erin
I believe that great design is all about creativity, not cost, and I love finding affordable ways to add personality and style to any home. Whether you’re tackling your first DIY project or looking for easy ways to refresh your space, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. My goal is to make home design accessible, fun, and stress-free for everyone. If you believe painter’s tape is an appropriate measuring tool, you’re in the right place! Let’s transform your home one DIY at a time!
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Upgraded 90s Fireplace | Easy DIY
When my parents started slowly updating their builder-grade 90s home, I knew I wanted to help them tackle their living room. They had already painted and added beautiful crown moulding, but the main focal point—the fireplace—was still keeping the space stuck in the...
DIY Kids Picture Frames with Toys (Easy Themed Decor Idea)
When I was planning my son’s birthday party, I started thinking about how I wanted to display his monthly milestone photos. I knew I didn’t want to do a simple banner, so I decided to create individual picture frames for each month instead. To tie everything into our...
Budget Friendly Brass Rail DIYed Out of Lamp Parts
Gallery rails can get surprisingly expensive—and if you’ve been researching budget-friendly options, you’ve probably seen the clever trick of using lamp hardware as a DIY alternative. I decided to DIY some for my Laundry Room. You can see the whole project here. But...






