Faux floating mantle

Hey guys! Thanks so much for all of our sweet comments, shares and pins on my daughter's built-in daybed I shared last week. You guys are so encouraging, and make our jobs so fun! To

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Want to know the best kept secret in the lumber yard? Head over to the fencing area and you will find it. Yep, untreated cedar fence boards are perfect for inexpensive DIY wood projects. With a little effort sanding and finishing, I think cedar is more attractive than traditional cheap pine boards. Need proof? Check out each of these tutorials using cedar fence boards. For safety reasons, steer clear of the treated boards. They are soaked in chemical and breathing in that saw dust would be a…

Looking for a budget-friendly way to give your fireplace a makeover? Follow this easy tutorial to make a DIY floating mantel!

This is yet another very simple project that costs very little. Let's get started! DIY Media Shelves - Free Woodworking Plans and Tutorial!

Update your fireplace mantel like we did for our faux fireplace, and use lumber to create an inexpensive DIY Faux Beam Fireplace Mantel Cover.

My favorite small project built for the back patio makeover was this faux rustic mantel. I found it was a good housewarming gift for a friend of mine who moved into a new home (which she got from somewhere like https://www.saussyburbank.com/areas/new-homes-raleigh/), so when I was looking for a new project I decided to have a look into doing this. Without this addition to the jut out created by the back of the fireplace, I don’t think the space would have been as cozy. Sure, I could have…

I know I'm all about 'BUILD' what you love, but sometimes you just have to 'BUY' what you love (especially if means a quick transformation at a good price)!

This page may contain affiliate links, which means I will receive compensation if you click through and make a purchase. I’d like to start off by saying: never in my life have I had SO many splinte…

Are you looking to update your living room? Have you been wanting a fireplace in your space? Need a place to hide your remotes from your toddler like us?! Then keep reading to get some inspiration for your next project. :)When I posted the TikTok about the hidden storage mantel, I did not expect it to go viral! Let me remind you, Jake and I are first time home owners trying to figure out how to upgrade our spaces on a budget. We are not professionals! ;) We are learning and gaining…