In this post, you will learn how to make this DIY Wooden Christmas tree inspired by a wooden tree sold at Crate and Barrel. The other day I was turning the pages of the latest Crate & Barrel holiday catalog and I came upon the cutest ornament trees made of steel. I loved it. But…
It is that time of the year again, where Christmas trees are being sold on the side of the roads, cookie swaps and endless amounts of eggnog are ruining our girlish figures and Christmas décor has become so expensive and mundane. Well I’ve got an idea to help spruce up your Christmas tree this…
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,…
