I love teaching Make It Take It workshops at Home Shows. Introducing people to new products and showing them DIY is nothing to be afraid of is one of my very favorite things and this year is no exception.…
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My daughter Gracie needed a BFF gift. Her bestie is a little girl who LOVES sheep. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find sheep things these days? After several trips to local stores, G and…
Did you know lumber has to go to school before it can be sold in a store? Have you ever gone to the hardware store to buy lumber for a project and noticed a 2″x4″ board is NOT 2″…
As a responsible homeowner, it’s important that you stay on top of things when it comes to the functionality and safety of your own home. In that respect, dealing with some home maintenance projects early will definitely prove to…
A little background… We opened The Goat Loft with Airbnb in July. It’s been quite a busy place and so far we have really enjoyed the hosting experience. I tend to overthink things while still missing others, so it…
My oldest daughter needed a place to store clothing on her new life adventure and asked me if I would make a painted dresser for her. I was honored, and of course said yes immediately. She had some requirements,…
Finding gifts for your favorite DIY er doesn’t have to be hard. There are so many both normal and also unusual things out there. Here is a fun list to look through to give you some ideas: Tools Cordless…
Do you like firepits? Do you have a wood stove? How easy do you find it to light that fire up? This can be less than easy for some so I thought I would make some DIY firestarters for…
Babies are the most adorable things…. and when someone else owns them, it’s even better. A friend had a baby and I used buttons for one of the gifts I made her. It was a pretty simple project, and…
Overall I am really enjoying the Airbnb hosting experience at The Goat Loft. So far our guest experiences have been quite lovely. I am only certain at some point there might be a less than fabulous visitor so I…
The holidays are upon us y’all. Teachers do a great job with our kids and being the child of a teacher, I like to say thank you for work they do. These small succulent pots make great teacher gifts.…
How to create a DIY sunroom using a bunch of upcycled old doors.…
Years ago I made a pallet tree. I posted how to do it on a different website. A few days ago I had a stranger over the internet find my picture and ask me how I did it. I…
When setting up a workshop, it’s helpful to know the different types of saws and what they do to help decide which to buy first. This is by no means a comprehensive post as there are too many specialty…
A quick recap of transforming a dated upstairs apartment into a short term rental called The Goat Loft.…