Believe it or not, I didn’t start this project with the intent of installing a split face travertine tile backsplash. The original plan involved the simple task of removing the old microwave and installing the new stainless steel one. But like many of my DIY projects, this one took on a life of […]
Definition of Family (Personalized Tile Art)
Every year at Christmas, my Dad’s side of the family does a Make-A-Gift for another family member. It is a tradition that my Grandma & Grandpa Knowlton started as far back as I can remember! Each year we’re given the name of different person in the family and we are challenged with coming up […]
Headlight Restoration (3M Lens Renewal Kit)
October is National Headlight Safety Awareness Month, so what better time to try out 3M’s Lens Renewal Kit? Back in August, Jacque and I took a trip up to the 3M headquarters to take part in their 3M Auto BootCamp. While there, we were introduced to some innovative 3M products, one of those being […]
Bondo to the Rescue {Using Bondo to Repair Furniture}
Have you ever found the perfect piece of furniture only to find that it’s not so perfect? While we were scouring Knoxville for project pieces, Jacque found a gorgeous dresser in need of some TLC. It had this beautiful honeycomb design on the face and these absolutely gorgeous claw feet…But it also had some imperfections […]
Woodland Style Dresser
Jacque and I stumbled upon this dresser while we were on a Craiglist run one Saturday earlier this year. We somehow managed to bundle this dresser, a set of stools, and a chair all from one household. This piece was in desperate need of an overhaul, and we were just the couple up for the […]
Hearing Protection and Music, All in One!
Do you use hearing protection on a regular basis? I can honestly say that up until recently, I hadn’t really given it much thought. Thanks to my job at the fire department and my love of all things DIY, I run into plenty of opportunities to use hearing protection. But, if I had to grade […]
How to Build an Outdoor Fire Pit (Firepit)
When it comes to transforming a back yard, an outdoor fire pit rates high on everyone’s DIY to do list. When Jacque and I purchased our new home last year, we were moving from a townhouse. One thing that always bugged me over there was that we were pretty restricted about doing anything outside the […]
A Male Perspective From Haven 2012
Jacque approached me shortly after we started our DIY blog and told me about Haven, a DIY conference being put on down in Atlanta. She expressed an interest in going and wanted to see what I thought. I told her it would be a great idea and would love to see her take advantage of […]