I was working on a project for the daycare recently and it occurred to me that children’s furniture is awfully expensive for something that gets destroyed within weeks of purchase. I wondered why the quality of the build had to meet very specific safety criteria, but the finishes used on the furniture were 2nd tier […] The post Recycle, Refurbish & Re-Love: “Refinish Children’s Furniture” for Fun, Planet-Points, and Christmas Cheer appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
Need a pantry?Have you considered turning an under-utilized closet into a pantry? I’m very lucky to have a main-floor laundry room between my kitchen and garage. The previous owner had installed a mudroom closet in there — totally sensible — but since I never actually used it, that closet was just sitting there, annoying me […] The post Turn a closet into a pantry appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
You know what’s not magical about Christmas?The part where you have to pack it all away. Why am I posting this article in October? Well my friends, it seems my memory and photo library are as disorganized as my ornaments (were) and I’ve only come across these photos today. Hey! Peri-menopause is no joke! Besides, […] The post Storing Christmas Ornaments appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
Build your own stylish recycling bins storage unit with this easy step-by-step DIY guide. Hide your trash and recycling bins in a beautiful cedar enclosure that boosts your curb appeal!| 100 Things 2 Do
Build a simple DIY wooden bench! Easy, beginner-friendly wood bench project with free outdoor bench plans. Perfect for any-yard seating.| 100 Things 2 Do
So, I’m a substitute helper in a couple of daycares in my area.I’m also a DIYer who lives for makeovers — the kind of person who sees a sad corner, an unused wall, or a glue-covered craft table and thinks, “This could be so much better.” So when I looked around the classrooms and saw […] The post Classroom display ideas appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
Easy, low-cost community service idea! See how 10 hours of mowing, weeding & sweeping transformed a local store’s curb appeal.| 100 Things 2 Do
Because sometimes, your biggest glow-up is covered in scratches and shame. I have a thing for strays. Furniture strays, that is. Dogs? Absolutely. Plants? I try. But a beat-up, broken, brown desk abandoned for $20? Oh honey, that’s my love language. Add to that two daughters off to college/university and a limited budget to furnish […] The post Desk Makeover: From $20 Curbside Rescue to Chic Showstopper appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
There’s something you might not know about me… I’m weirdly obsessed with before and afters. Furniture makeovers, lawn mowing stripes, pressure washing filth into oblivion—heck, I’ll watch 10 minutes of someone detailing a car I don’t even own. And yes, I absolutely skip most HGTV shows just to get to the final reveal. (#NoShame) My […] The post Repurposed filing cabinet – Filing cabinet planter appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
Have you ever watched a child play in a sandbox and thought, “That looks like fun… if only I didn’t have to wash sand out of their socks, pants, diapers, pockets, shoes and my washing machine after”? Or maybe you’re just tired of the family dog confusing the sandbox with their own personal burial ground. […] The post How to build a standing sandbox appeared first on 100 Things 2 Do.| 100 Things 2 Do
Looking for outdoor artificial flowers that don't cost an arm and a leg, look real, and won't fly away? #outdoorartificialflowers #fauxflowers| 100 Things 2 Do
From steel to antique front door glory—and all it took was some trim, paint, a weekend, and a healthy sunburn.| 100 Things 2 Do
Transform your home office with a stylish DIY slat wall and moveable shelves! Learn how to create functional, customizable vertical storage with a touch of humor and plenty of personality.| 100 Things 2 Do
Take a curb-find bookshelf, add a little love and some vibrant colours, and you can have a colourful bookcase for kids for the cost of a few tester paint pots.| 100 Things 2 Do
Why you absolutely need this free Library Card Printable to keep track of your reading goals for 2025. #readinggoals #tbr| 100 Things 2 Do
Learn how to build a stylish, yet simple, wood tray with either mitred corners or (even easier) butt joints in this easy DIY guide.| 100 Things 2 Do