Imagine going to the library and instead of borrowing books, you borrow tools. Sounds like some crazy West Coast concept, right? Well, quite the contrary, the conception of the first tool library actually occurred in 1976, in Columbus, OH at Rebuilding Together Central Ohio. All around the country a movement is forming. Tool libraries are opening…
As I prepare to sit down and have dinner with my family on this Thanksgiving Day I reflect on the past year and am grateful for my family and the many blessings that have been bestowed upon my family. However, it’s during this time of the year, that can be very challenging for some for…
Now I’ve always been in love with DIY and home improvement. I love decorating and making things with my hands. But recently, I discovered the joys of woodworking. I quickly realized that I needed to upgrade my tools to include a compound miter saw. That being said, I needed a more permanent place to store…
I started with a list, an increasingly long list that grew as I looked around my house. “Where do I begin?” I asked myself. I quickly realized I needed to prioritize my list. My fear was starting a whole bunch of projects and not finishing any of them. A pet peeve of mine is walking…
Decorative pieces don’t always require a lot of money. With a couple of drawer fronts I took off an old dresser I was able to reuse to make wall art. I removed the drawer fronts. Upon determining the desired width and length of the frame, I used a table saw to cut the ends off…
Whether your hanging a picture frame, installing a shelf or tackling a major home improvement project, having the right tools is essential to getting the job done. Prior to purchasing this home I had been renting for 6+ years after I sold my home and moved to the Washington, DC area. So I had a…
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A ToolBox Diva is a woman of courage, a woman of honor and determination. She is someone who is willing to take that leap of faith and try something new without fear or trepidation because she knows at the end of the day it will only make her stronger. She tackles life’s challenges with class,…
Its Fall Divas and there’s no denying, I am absolutely obsessed with all things Pumpkin. Pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cupcakes… Heck I make awesome pumpkin waffles and pancakes (one day I’ll share the recipe.) So you could only imagine the joy I felt when I came across this…. PUMPKIN…
“Home Sweet Home”, or I guess that’s how the saying goes. I finally had a house, and that made me elated after being stuck in homeowner limbo. I realized instantly going into this purchase that some serious changes needed to be made! Nobody wants to work all day, plugging away tirelessly at their 9-5 job…
