The World Needs More MacGyvers
Watch out for the MacGyvers of the world. I was lucky enough to meet mine when I was 13 years old. By the time I was 16, he was already under the hood changing the oil in my car. He’s…
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We Almost Died Getting a Refrigerator (But It Was Worth It)
So here’s how it went down. We originally went to Lowe’s looking for a stand-up freezer. They had them on sale, and we figured it would be a practical buy since the garden was starting to explode and I HATE…
Is Great Wolf Lodge Worth It? Here’s What You Get (and What Costs Extra)
Surprisingly Fun: Our Great Wolf Lodge Experience with Tweens! Got conned into going to Great Wolf last month and I was actually surprised! I had visions of a giant chlorine-smelling kiddie pool chaos fest, but it wasn’t like that at…
How I Built the Cast Iron Wall of My Dreams
I created this cast iron wall setup right in my kitchen using nothing more than some inexpensive fence boards, basic plumbing pipe, and a little creativity. I love my cast iron collection, but finding a good way to store it…
DIY Mini Greenhouse Shelf – Built in a Day with Scrap Wood and Plastic
I needed a quick way to protect my seedlings while I was out of town, so I threw together this two-shelf mini greenhouse using leftover cedar boards and some plastic sheeting I had on hand. It’s nothing fancy, but it…
Crop Rotation 101: The Lazy Gardener’s Trick to Healthier Soil
What is Crop Rotation? Crop rotation means growing different types of plants in the same spot each season to improve soil health and reduce pests and disease. Why It Matters: The Basics: Group your plants into 4 main categories: Each…
Best Companion Plants for Cantaloupe
I’ve been diving into companion planting lately, and honestly — it’s kind of addicting. The idea that certain plants actually help each other grow is wild in the best way. I used to think gardening was just about spacing and…
Brilliant Ways to Use a Sunflower Head (Don’t Toss It!)
It turns out growing sunflowers is way easier than I thought — and now that I’ve got a few going strong, I’m officially hooked. They’re low-maintenance, love full sun (hello, Florida), and they grow fast enough to be super satisfying.…
Convert Old Ugly Desk into HUGE Desk for $100
When my husband took over the office to work at home, I decided to take over the dining room that we didn’t use very often. I wanted a really big desk! I had a very large wall that just screamed…
Cheapest Retaining Wall – How to Make a Cost-Effective Retaining Wall with Sakrete Bags
It’s not the prettiest but this is the cheapest and easiest way to build a retaining wall! We had a big issue with the drainage ditch next to our house. It would get close to flooding our air conditioners just…
Transform a Crappy Old TV Stand into a Beachy Cabinet!
If you see one of these for free or super cheap you can easily turn it into a beachy cabinet! Get ready for our DIY journey to transform an outdated and lackluster TV stand into a beachy cabinet that exudes…
Take Old Barstools and Make Them Beachy Fun!
Revamping an old wooden barstool into a beach-inspired piece for an outdoor covered patio is a fantastic project. We needed new chairs for the Mullet and our friends had some old ones they wanted to get rid of. Seemed like…