Home DIY and Organizing

Projects and ideas for building a stylish, comfortable home on a budget.


Simple Wall Mounted Fruit Basket Display

Easy Wall Mounted Fruit Basket Display DIY (for just $5!)

Today, I created a wall mounted fruit basket display in our pantry. I was first inspired by this beautiful wire basket display that I found on Pinterest. I was trying to find creative ways to maximize space in our reach in pantry, and I realized I had a perfect little […]


arbor anchored in garden

How to Anchor an Arbor in the Garden, Install an Arbor without Concrete

I was happy to find a pretty garden arbor on Craigslist. It was very sturdy, solid wood, and the price was right. Once Jason picked it up, I realized I had no idea to anchor it into the ground! Our township requires  permits to install an arbor with concrete, and I wanted the […]


newspaper under mulch

A Weed Control Method for a Low Maintenance Garden

It used to be really tough to keep up with our flower beds in our last house. Mulching alone never seemed to do much for weed control, and I needed a low maintenance garden plan I could stick to. Using landscaping fabric is only an option when you don’t plant annuals […]