There was a 30º temperature drop today. Good times. It was in the 80s yesterday and today we’re pulling out the winter coats! Texas weather is so strange. Cold weather = chili for dinner and I have THE best chili recipe to share with you today. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with…
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Named Best DIY Blog by Domino Magazine!
Remember when I got the happy news that this blog was nominated in the Domino Design Blog Awards? Well, I’m thrilled to report that, thanks to YOU, The House of Wood was named Best DIY Blog by Domino Magazine! A great big, heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for me and cheered me on! Your…
DIY Low Bookcase
Hi friends! Hope you had a happy Halloween! Can you believe it’s November already?! It’s scary how fast this year has gone by. Today, I’m excited to be teaming up with Shelly from 100 Things 2 Do to bring you the free plans and tutorial for this DIY Low Bookcase. Shelly built this low bookcase to tuck…
Modern Holiday Greenery Centerpiece
Hey Flower Friends! I’m Carrie Bishop, from River Rose Flower Company. I thought it would be fun to bring a modern twist to a classic holiday centerpiece. The secret to the twist is in the vase and a few “out of the box florals”. Today I’m teaching you how to turn classic holiday greenery into…
Mexican Cornbread Recipe
This Mexican Cornbread Recipe is delicious and just in time for Thanksgiving. Have you tried some of my recipes like the Mexican Corn on the Cob or this yummy Chicken Tortilla Soup? Hello Friends! Aniko here from Place of My Taste and I am back here with a delish recipe this month. I love baking fresh…
Ridgid MEGAMax + Diablo Saw Blades Tool Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Introducing the new Ridgid MEGAMax, the industry’s most powerful interchangeable tool system. Who doesn’t love a transforming tool? The MEGAMax is powerful and versatile – I have the reciprocating saw and right angle drill attachment heads, but it also comes with a rotary hammer option. The Ridgid…
DIY Potting Bench
Hi everyone! It’s that time of year… Fall planting season! Are you a #crazyplantlady like me? Plants make me happy; I love getting to know each and every one of my plant babies – they really do have a personality all their own. You quickly learn what they like and don’t like, how to best…
Dewalt 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Tool Review
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Cordless battery-powered nailers have been quite the game-changer in the tool industry these days and Dewalt is adding a brand new framing nailer to the lineup. Introducing the Dewalt 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer. Even without the cord, this framing nailer is plenty powerful. And it’s…
Gift Ideas for the Do-It-Yourselfer
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Hello and happy Tuesday! Hope y’all are staying dry and warm out there. The temperature dropped 30 degrees here in Texas yesterday, so we’re breaking out the winter coats! Cooler weather also means the holidays are right around the corner. Do you need some awesome gift ideas for…
DIY Halloween Black Cat Wood Cutout
Easy and scary Halloween decor that you can make with a few simple supplies, yes please! Jaime here from jaimecostiglio.com where it’s all DIY all the time so naturally, we are making a spooky DIY Halloween Black Cat Wood Cutout to decorate your mantel, bookshelf, door, or yard. Take a large piece of MDF or plywood and…
Spooky Halloween Entryway
Last year, we used Halloween as an excuse to buy a fog machine. But honestly… does anyone really need an excuse to buy a fog machine? I don’t think so. We haven’t gotten the fog machine out of storage yet, but I did get a jump on decorating for Halloween. I raided my local JOANN because…
DIY Plate Rack
Happy Friday, friends! I’m excited to share brand new plans with you today! I teamed up with my friend Shelly from 100 Things 2 Do to bring you the plans and tutorial for this DIY Plate Rack. This ain’t your grandmomma’s plate rack and Shelly will walk you through how she built it! Grab the…
DIY Two-Panel Shaker Style Door
How to build your own DIY two panel shaker style door If your home is anything like mine, it came with boring, hollow core doors. Years ago, I got a quote for replacing them with lovely, shaker style, solid core doors… and it was pricey. At the time, it was beyond our budget (and my interest…
How To Create A Weathered Farmhouse Finish
Hello again! I’m thrilled to partner with Varathane to bring you the third video in our 3-video wood finishing series! The farmhouse trend is still going strong and if you don’t have a hundred years to wait for wood to naturally weather and distress, you can use these easy techniques to achieve that rustic, farmhouse…
Finishing School 101: The Basics of Finishing Wood
Hi friends! I’m excited to be back with the second video in our 3-video series with Varathane Wood Finishes! Watch the other two videos here: Staining School 101: The Basics of Staining Wood How To Create A Weathered, Farmhouse Finish Clear finishes, like polyurethane, will protect wood against damage from moisture and everyday wear-and-tear, so…