When Adam and I got married, we had the most amazing wedding cake: amaretto cake with raspberry filling and a vanilla buttercream icing. It was, hands down, the best cake I ever tasted. We knew we were supposed to wait a whole year to eat the topper, but we couldn’t wait that long. The entire…
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Why Homeowners Choose Wood Over Composite Decking
*This post is sponsored by Wood, Naturally. Real wood continues to be the most widely used material for decks due to its affordability, availability, looks, and comfort. While there are pros and cons to both wood and composite decking, wood is the real deal – it’s authentic, with a natural warmth and richness that is…
DIY Agate Coasters
Agate has been on trend for the past few years, but these gorgeous stones don’t often come cheap. Just to give you an idea, Williams Sonoma sells a set of 4 agate coasters for $155! Bananas! Let’s make our own faux DIY agate coasters for a fraction of the cost and keep that extra cash…
DIY Wooden Stove Top Cover
Hey, all! It’s Shara here from Woodshop Diaries and I’m excited to be back on The House of Wood sharing one of my latest projects, a DIY wooden stove top cover! Have you ever thought you needed more counter space? Who hasn’t, amiright? This wooden stove top cover can not only get you a few…
Triple Bunk Bed
Hi friends! I’m so excited to share our latest DIY project with you: a DIY Triple Bunk Bed! We built this triple bunk bed for our sweet neighbors, who have triplet girls! I know I’ve been posting teasers of this build on Instagram stories for months, so thank you for being patient with me as…
Husky Multi Use LED Lights Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. We’re talking about the new Husky 200-Lumen Multi-Use LED Lights today. They’re quickly becoming our favorite grab-and-go battery-powered lights for many reasons. Favorite Features Husky 200-Lumen Multi Use LED Clip Light 2 illumination levels let you choose between high light and low light Operates for 3-hours and…
DIY Personalized Leather Keychain
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. We’ve been traveling quite a bit this year and we’re fortunate enough to have amazing neighbors who will house sit for us while we’re away. Adam made copies of our house keys to give to our neighbors, but then realized we had no keychains to put the…
Brownie Trifle with Toasted Coconut
This mini brownie trifle with toasted coconut uses your favorite brownie recipe and a cream cheese layer to make beautiful desserts for any occasion. Hey there, House of Wood readers! It’s Sara from Biscuits & Burlap, back to bring you another delicious recipe! In weeks past, we’ve brought Lemon Cheesecake Mini Tarts as well as…
Empire Digital Level Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. A trusty level is something every homeowner, DIYer, and professional should have in their toolbox. We use ours when hanging pictures, curtains, headboards… you name it. We’ve been using this new Empire True Blue digital level for several projects around the house, and it is fancy! I never…
Create Easy Art with Acrylic Pouring
Have you seen those crafty paint pouring videos popping up all over social media? I’ve been seeing them everywhere and there’s a good reason, acrylic pouring art is just plain fun! If you have yet to try it, you are in for a treat! Hi friends, it’s Jenny from Paint Yourself A Smile, back to…
Dewalt + Diablo: A Formidable Pair
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Adam and I have been using the new DeWalt Cordless Brushless Worm Drive Style Circular Saw for a few months now and we are so in love with it. It’s heavy duty, powerful, and surprisingly easy to maneuver despite its hefty weight. The weight actually makes it…
Mexican Layered Dip Mini Pots
Mexican layered dip pots are perfect for your next fiesta! Make them for your next backyard soiree – they are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Because who doesn’t like Mexican layered dip, right? Mexican Layered Dip Mini Pots All you need is just 5 minutes to whip up these precious petite pots. If you…
Makita Drill Bits Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. If you’re looking for the right tool to work on this weekend’s project, here’s a pro tip: the bits that came with your drill/driver – they probably aren’t the best. The quality of the accessories you use on your tools can make a huge difference. I use…
Husky Rolling Tool Box Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Organization is one of my love languages. A place for everything and everything in its place. I function better when things are in order and this new Husky 22 in. Connect Rolling System Tool Box makes my heart happy. When we were building a triple bunk bed for…
Mud Cloth Painted Planter
Hey-o! Hope your summer is going great so far. We’re absolutely loving a more relaxed schedule these days – waking up late and going to bed late, pool parties, and backyard barbecues… summer is my jam! I’ve been working on sprucing up our front porch – I recently showed you our Patriotic Porch Decor and…