My 3-year old daughter has been asking me for a toy lawn mower for weeks now. After checking online reviews and seeing the faded, broken ones at the neighborhood playground, I decided to make one myself. It turned out great (although I wished it actually cut the grass) and she's really happy with it. The only problem now is what color to paint it. You see, I assumed I'd be painting it some combination of classic red, black, and white or possibly a John Deere-esqe green and yellow. But what color does my 3-year old daughter want? Yeah, you guessed it: pink. More

If DIY is your thing and you are looking for a summer project, take a look at this mid-century inspired bungalow for your backyard. How great would it be to have a little spot like this in your yard to spend a summer evening? More

I am writing this post not because I love the way this crib looks, although I think it is a very handsome piece of work. Nor am I writing this post as a standard nod to a DIY tutorial, because it is a pretty advanced piece of carpentry not particularly well-suited for amateurs. I am writing this post to talk about the process that went into this crib's construction, because a look at how this came together can teach us all a thing or two about how we approach challenging projects, and offer a little insight into new ways to meet them. More

Before you ditch those beat-up dining chairs with the broken seats, consider turning them into a bench! Here are four great DIY repurposing projects in which old chairs (already owned or purchased at a thrift store) have been upcycled into charming — and functional! — benches. More

When I bought my dining room table off Craigslist, it came with a few marks and spots on the surface, but it also came with a set of instructions from the previous owner. Every few years, I was to maintain the surface of the wood by polishing it. I learned that it is actually a pretty easy process, but that being said, I would prefer to go through it as infrequently as possible. If it's time to restore the surface of your wood furniture, this step by step guide shows you everything you need to know and how to lengthen the time before your next polish as much as possible. More

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This diminutive DIY slide is just the right size for toddlers, who will enjoy it indoors or outside. The side rails, handles and mellow slope keep things safe and fun. More

Four sisters sharing one room? That's just the kind of challenge Casa Kids loves. Here, the Brooklyn-based company, who specializes in bunk and loft beds, created a custom solution in a "beautiful, but compact" loft in Soho, New York so these siblings can bunk up together beautifully.

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If Virginia Woolf had been writing about children, she might still have argued that a room of one's own is necessary for imagination and creativity to reach their full potential. As my mom (and her poor couch cushions) will attest, every kid dreams of having a hideout. Whether they're pillow-and-blanket constructions that get torn down in a matter of hours or more permanent places nestled among branches and leaves, forts and playspaces are the ultimate childhood escape. More

When Stephanie decided to add a rustic element to her home, she was inspired by the memory of a wood focal wall she once saw on a TV decorating show. She wanted a way to inject some warmth without spending a lot of money on the project. Thankfully she remembered some wooden shims left over from a holiday DIY and a DIY art project was born. More