It’s that time again, It’s Cent-Sational! Last month was our first month doing the Cent-sational Salvage Challenge. And I’ve gotta admit it was pretty amazing! The competition was steep and everyone did an awesome job producing some fantastic creations using kitchen utensils. This month it’s all about those chairs! So before I reveal my…
Hi ToolBox Divas! I’m Blake Loftus (yes, still a diva, just a unisex first name lol) of Two Hawks Homestead. We moved from the sunny beaches of Florida to the Blue Ridge Mountains of south western Virginia in 2013 where we bought a small sustainable family farm raising miniature laMancha dairy goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs….
On a recent trip to a newly discovered thrift store I uncovered the most amazing dresser/chest of drawers under a pile of crap It was perfect for my bedroom. Those of you may recall my mess of a bedroom when I disclosed my bedroom secrets. Initially I was like cool, its a Mid Century look a like that…
Whether you’re refinishing cabinets or dressers when it’s time to look for drawer pulls and knobs the cost of refinishing skyrockets. Let’s face it. Handles are expensive! The average drawer pulls depending on the size and type of material can range from $3 to $13. Normally the really nice ones are at least $6 a…
Hey Everyone! I hope you are all getting this Mother’s Day weekend off to a great start. Don’t be like me and wait until the last minute to get a gift. Today I am thrilled to be guest posting over at Remodelaholic. Create this play set (chalkboard table and matching seats) inspired by the wooden…
You know its funny, in the kitchen, we rarely think of what’s in the backdrop. The center of attention is normally the delicious food. We forget the kitchen needs a little attention to its decorative details as well. This can be accomplished of course in the detail of the cabinets, the counters and jeweled backsplashes….
5 Reasons to Consider Thrift Store Shopping I’m not sure if many of you may know but I am a proud Maker and DIYer over at Guidecentral. So I was over the moon when I was asked to participate in its Expert Series, sharing tips and offering inspiration to other crafters and DIYers. This morning…
In this article details a step by step how to instructional on how to remove an old tile backsplash without causing severe damage to the drywall. Removing an old tile backsplash can seem like a daunting, maybe even infeasible task. There are questions like, ‘how do I begin to remove this wall essentially tiled with stone? If…
And the winner is……… Naomi & Sage Plaster and Disaster Naomi and Sage are the blogging duo behind Plaster & Disaster, where they share their (mis)adventures as first-time homeowners in our fixer-upper houses, without prior experience and with a hefty dose of other responsibilities (like full-time jobs). From small crafts to major home improvements, they chronicle their numerous and incredible…
OK April is coming to a close and all the entries are in. Let’s put it to a vote! This is out first EVER Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge and I’ve gotta say I was extremely impressed. Everyone did an amazing job and I can’t wait to see what they do next month. But for now lets…
