I love working with wood, especially re-purposing it. Less than one year ago, I did some contract manufacturing for a local startup here in Houston. They were handmilling California Redwood fence pickets into their product. Only problem was, that wood is not designed to be used than for anything other than fencing. We used to […]
Today’s post was originally found on another site that did not have a few bits of information right. Perhaps most telling was the conflict I have with sites not giving credit to originators of creatives and sources. The graphics I make will ALWAYS refer sources and credit originators of content, unless I find no attribution, […]
Here in Texas, especially in the summer, if you’re gonna mow your own lawn, it’s best to do it early in the morning or late afternoon when it cools down. Lots of us have zero-turn mowers (AKA sit-down mowers) in addition to traditional gas-powered machines. Today’s DIY is a simple help to store a gas-powered […]
I’m certainly not lighting a bonfire in this Texas warmth. But hey, when we find ingenuity, we have an obligation to share it…especially when it helps you get through a boring day at work! I like the simplicity of this DIY. Click on the image below to see how to create your own lint firestarter […]
With so many fun things to do for/with the kiddos this summer, here’s one that is 100% DOABLE, especially for our family. We go through lots of NERF products in our home, TONS. So, buying the Super Soaker Alphafire Blasters, as Melissa recommends, is perfect. With a list of only four supplies (if you supply […]
We’re HUGE fans of upcycling materials. For those of y’all who aren’t familiar with the term upcycle, it refers to re-purposing or re-assigning use of a material instead of throwing it away as trash. Before it was “a thing”, I remember upcycling tons of things from the local CHOC thrift store (Children’s Hospital or Orange […]
As you and I celebrate today’s historic significance, let us take a moment to reflect on the wonderful opportunities afforded to each of us in these United States of America. Though we share divergent thoughts and dreams, we all have been recipients of fortune and promise. Today, we celebrate the right to declare independence from […]
Tiki torches have always been a favorite feature of mine…but I could never bring myself to justify having them. Until now. With mosquitoes making their way into our lives, especially here in Texas, I was looking for a creative way to burn citronella without having to buy the candle thing. I found this post online […]
With the break of summer to get us outdoors and having fun together, we found this DIY tutorial to make your very own cornhole toss game boards. This DIY is a simple build, as long as you know how to cut, drill, assemble, and paint! Click on the image below to read through the tutorial:
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