House Projects & Crafts

Every DIY project is a new adventure for me, filled with both small victories and lessons learned. I might not have professional skills, but I’m building confidence one project at a time, from assembling furniture to experimenting with color schemes and organization techniques. Along the way, I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of trial and error, discovering that every effort brings me closer to creating a space that feels truly mine. Through browsing inspiration, trying out new ideas, and seeing my vision take shape, each project adds a little more character to my home and a lot more joy to the journey.

Garden Chaos: My Adventures in Growing Food (and Sometimes Failing Hilariously)

Once upon a time, I thought, How hard could gardening be? You plant a seed, water it, and—boom—food appears. Turns out, plants are a little pickier than that. Some thrive despite my lack of expertise, while others? Well… let’s just say I’ve accidentally grown some impressive weeds.

I am by no means a gardening expert. My past attempts have included overcrowding plants (because surely more tomatoes mean better tomatoes, right?), forgetting to water, and discovering that cute little chipmunks have a refined palate for homegrown beets. But despite the chaos, I love the process—nothing beats the taste of a fresh-picked tomato or the satisfaction of cooking with herbs you grew yourself.

In my blog I’ll share my wins, fails, and lessons learned along the way.

DIY Tips

DIY projects are all fun and games until you realize you’re in way too deep. Whether you’re hanging a shelf, painting a room, or building something that hopefully won’t collapse, the key to success is equal parts patience, preparation, and accepting that something will go wrong. But hey, that’s part of the adventure!

Must-Have Tools

Let’s be honest—every house project starts with the best intentions. I’ll just fix this one thing… Next thing you know, there’s sawdust in places it shouldn’t be, a questionable number of trips to the hardware store, and a project timeline that mysteriously triples. But hey, that’s the fun of it!

Whether it’s revamping a room, tackling a new craft, or attempting to build something Pinterest-worthy (with varying degrees of success), I love getting my hands dirty. Sometimes things turn out exactly as planned… and other times? Well, that’s what trim, caulk, and creative problem-solving are for.

  • Power Drill – Because everything needs holes (and manually screwing things in is for the birds).
  • Tape Measure –
  • Level
  • Stud Finder
  • Hammer
  • Utility Knife
  • Clamps
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Shop Vac
  • Safety Goggles & Gloves –

Budget Tips

DIY projects can save you money—if you don’t get carried away. The goal is to improve, fix, or create without ending up with an expensive mess that costs more to fix than hiring a pro in the first place. Smart budgeting and knowing your limits are key to keeping your DIY dreams from becoming financial nightmares.