Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Growing a garden in straw bale garden crates is a perfect solution for those short on space, good soil, or time. Not only are they a wonderfully simple way to grow, they are easy to make. And, best of all,
Where can I find free pallets? And how do I know if a pallet is safe to use? When it comes to the DIY pallet projects we feature on the blog, those two questions always seem to make it into
The look of rustic wood has never been hotter, and with a DIY pallet wall project, you can bring this great look to any part of your home – for free! How about a gorgeous rustic wood look for your
When it came to adding an accent wall to our master bedroom, we turned to an old favorite, barn wood! For us, it is a great way to bring a little history from our farm into our new home. It was just
Sometimes, simple can be elegant. A few years back, when we featured our large 60 bottle DIY wine rack built from pallets and old barn wood – we had a lot of followers email and ask if there was a
With Christmas just a few months away – now is a great time to start thinking about what to get those “hard to buy for” friends and family. Here’s a great idea – get creative and make them something! Not only
A wood lantern is a timeless look for almost any setting – and when created from reclaimed barn wood or rough-sawn pallets – it can really add a distinct rustic flair to any room. We have wanted a few over-sized lanterns
Every year, as the spring and summer garden harvest swings into full gear – the robbing of our kitchen equipment begins! We start off using a few of our large colander bowls to pick sugar snap peas and cucumbers –
In a way, it’s comical that a simple, common, disposable item such as a pallet could be responsible for creating so much at our little farm. To most, pallets are nothing more than a few pieces of rough-sawn wood, assembled
We have always wanted a vintage-style wine rack for our dining room – and the frigid winter temperatures that swept through Ohio last week gave us the perfect opportunity to finally create it! Mary and I have never been fond