These DIY rice heating packs are the perfect way to warm yourself up on a drafty day, heat up your bed before crawling into it at night, or soothe menstrual cramps or sore muscles. And the best part is that they’re a super easy project that only takes about 15 minutes to make (they make great gifts, too!). If you have basic sewing skills, a…
We made this DIY towel rack because we needed something that would be stronger than wall anchors to hold our kids’ towels. We wanted it to be able to screw right into the studs, but still create a finished look without screws sticking out in odd places. The whole thing came together for about $40,…
I love having my own herbs around to use for teas, cooking, and garnishes. But as wonderful as home-dried herbs are, the *process* of drying fresh herbs can be time consuming (and space consuming), especially if you’re doing a lot of them. Once I figured out how to dry herbs in a paper bag, saving herbs from…
I love watching plants sprout up right in my kitchen window. But when they’re edible, that’s even better! Making a DIY Mason jar herb garden a great way to add some greenery to your kitchen and have access to your own herbs at any time of the year. Planting these jars was an easy project that I…
Making your own charcuterie board is an enjoyable project whether you’re an experienced woodworker or a first-time DIY-er. There are tons of guides and designs for how to make a charcuterie board, but they’re only truly useful if they’re safe for food. In this guide, I’ll show you what I’ve used for making dozens and dozens of cutting…
Driveway paving can be an expensive undertaking, especially if you working with more than a short residential driveway. While the average new driveway costs around $5000, long driveways can easily clock in at over $20K. Fortunately, if you’re looking to save a little money (or, many thousands of dollars, in our case), creating a DIY crushed…