Over the last 6 months, I've been doing a deep dive into a whole new world called "travel hacking." Have you heard of it? It's been SO much information to take in and there's still SO much I have yet to learn, but in a nutshell, travel hacking is the ... Read More about How To Get A Complimentary Hotel Upgrade
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Pergola Hammock Stand / Outdoor Projector Screen
Hello and happy Summer! Outdoor projects are on the docket here at The House of Wood and we just built this transforming pergola hammock stand / outdoor projector screen. (It's a working title.) This was such a fun project that came together just ... Read More about Pergola Hammock Stand / Outdoor Projector Screen
DIY White Oak Nightstands
We've been living without proper nightstands for over a year now and I'm thrilled to finally give our bedroom the attention it deserves. Adam and I were previously using undersized, mismatched side tables that we "borrowed" from our kids' rooms, so ... Read More about DIY White Oak Nightstands
The Home Depot Foundation – Operation Surprise
*This post is in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation. This past weekend, Adam and I traveled to Georgia to spend Veterans Day weekend with The Home Depot Foundation. You might recall our involvement with their Celebrations of Service ... Read More about The Home Depot Foundation – Operation Surprise
We bought a house!!!
We have big news!!! If you keep up with me on Instagram, you already know that we are in the middle of another cross-country transition (Army life!). We've said goodbye to Texas and hello again to Kentucky! We're absolutely THRILLED for this ... Read More about We bought a house!!!
DIY Coffee Shop Sign
*This post is in partnership with Starbucks®. As a military family, we move around a lot (about every two years, sometimes less), so making our house a home wherever we go is a priority to me. Since we’re constantly living in rental homes or ... Read More about DIY Coffee Shop Sign
DIY Coffee Mug Rack
*This post is in partnership with Starbucks®. If you’ve spent any amount of time around here, then you know we PCS (military-speak for ‘relocate’) every two years or so. Army life certainly has its share of challenges and one of those challenges ... Read More about DIY Coffee Mug Rack
Christmas 2018 Home Tour
Welcome to our Christmas 2018 Holiday Home Tour! I'm joining a handful of my blogger friends as we share our homes all decked out for the holidays. This Seasonal Simplicity home tour is going on all week, so be sure to visit the links at the end of ... Read More about Christmas 2018 Home Tour
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 ... Read More about Husky Multi Use LED Lights Review
Top 10 Projects of 2017
Happy New Year! 2017 was such an amazing year and I always enjoy looking back before going forward. Reflecting on the past year helps me focus on the coming year and shape my goals accordingly. We've got some new and exciting things in store for 2018 ... Read More about Top 10 Projects of 2017