Oh, I love stuff like this! If you had said the words "beautiful burnt wood" to me 10 minutes ago, I probably would have said, "What in the world are you talking about?!". But now, after seeing this handmade, hand-burnt wooden sign, I am antsy to gather up any damaged wood I have on hand and burn it into beauty... More

I met Chris Gleason twenty years ago in college but we've been out of touch since then. Let's just say I'm not at all surprised where he is now. He's one of the most genuine and likeable people you'll ever meet and incredibly grounded, literally. He got his feet wet (or, more likely, muddy) growing up on a farm, but now as an adult and city dweller no less, he's returned to the land so to speak as an avid gardener and talented woodworker. More

On the few warm(ish) days we've had so far in Seattle this spring, I've taken to lounging outside on a cheap beach chaise. I love relaxing in the shade, staring up at our giant fir tree with the scent of freshly cut grass enveloping me. I would love it a million times more if I had a wonderful daybed like this, though. The best part? It's pretty easy to make. More

One thing we tend to go through an endless supply of in our house is spoons. Tea spoons, soup spoons, ladles — you name it, chances are they are all in the dishwasher. Now that our daughter is 'feeding' herself (more accurately, the floor) we find that baby spoons fall into this missing in action category as well. That's one reason why this hand-carved wooden spoon caught my eye. The other is its simple beauty. More

When faced with builder-grade or dated cabinets, the first impulse of many new homeowners is to rip them out and start fresh. Then comes the sticker shock, which is usually followed by a trip down the paint aisle. While painting existing cabinets is always a great option for an inexpensive cabinet face lift, replacing the cabinet door inserts is another way to get a new look for less. More

The folks at Far Out Flora combined old pallet wood, table legs, and some pebbles, soil, and succulents to create a stunning, one-of-a kind table with a built-in natural centerpiece. After pulling the boards off the old pallets, they relaid them on top of a frame, built in a rectangular shelf as a planter, and attached the old table legs. The result — amazing! More

Name: Diane
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

I had been itching to re-do the front porch of my craftsman style home since we moved in, but a pregnancy put that on hold. As soon as my daughter was born and spring arrived, I started in on my budget, and therefore creative by necessity, front porch renovation. More

I am gearing up to finish a few garden projects....one of which is a deck that we dug the footings for last fall. I have gone back and forth on the way to finish the deck. Do I do pressure treated wood that I stain (cheap), or do I invest in a hardwood that will be less maintenance (expensive)? More

Adding custom touches is one of the many ways in which you can make a space feel like home. Tailor made pieces that are built around treasured belongings take it a step further. More

The lack of a closet in a nursery or child's bedroom shouldn't be a deal breaker. Sometimes the most simple solutions are best. More