It's time for some fun geography hands-on learning! I love mapping activities and have put together a fun printable set to build a city map. This fun printable set is 15 pages long and includes 5 different
Create a welcoming entry with ideas featured in the most-saved new entryway photos on Houzz
Build your own queen size murphy bed with detailed instructions and plans! It's a great space saver and looks like built-ins on your wall! Perfect for a multi-purpose room!
Make your entryway clutter-free and welcoming with this easy inspirational DIY entryway bench reveal – complete with shoe storage!
Boys like bugs. This I know is true. When my oldest son was in preschool, I discovered the book Bugtown Boogie at our local library. After renewing it that first time, and checking it multiple times thereafter, I finally broke down and bought it. (I was starting to feel guilty that we were denying other kids the joy of reading this amazing book!) The story is about a boy who stumbles on a bug’s dance club. It describes a myriad of insects and how they shake it to the buggy-wuggy beat. The book’s rhyming text is lyrical and after a few readings, we started to sing the “chorus.” The book starts: I was strollin’ on home through the woods the other night, When I saw something a-flashin’ – it was shinin’ mighty bright! It was blinkin’ and a-winkin’ near the bottom of the tree, So I scurried on over just to see what I could see. To say that Warren Hanson’s masterpiece is one my most favorite children’s books is an understatement. It’s the kind of book you give as a gift, you are glad your child asks you to read over and over, and reminds you how magical the world seemed when you were young. When I pulled it out to read with this activity, my son was thrilled (he hasn't tired of this book even after two years)! We also read a great non-fiction book from The Cat in the Hat Learning Library – On Beyond Bugs by Tish Rabe. It’s cleverly written and filled with fun facts about all kinds of insects. After we’d finished reading, I gave my son a die and two pages of bug body parts. Download a 2-page PDF of bug bodies and parts here. First I had him pick the bug body of his choice, cut it out, and glue it to another piece of paper. Then he rolled the die to determine what he’d add to the picture. If he rolled a three, he could add a leg. I left it up to him whether his creation was an insect or spider (i.e. 6 or 8 legs). Every time he rolled a four, he added more spots, a two meant he had to keep building his bug’s habitat (first, he added clouds, then a tree – his bug was flying!). He used examples from the sheet I made to help him know what to draw and how many of each (the number of body parts is noted above the die on the ‘parts’ page). My son’s buggy creation may be the very first winged spider! I love his creativity!
Free plans to build a shaker style DIY end table, complete with a cabinet for storage. This would also make a great DIY nightstand!
This build-a-robot printable is SUPER FUN! Plus, it helps kids with shape recognition, cutting skills, spatial ability, and more!
Barcelona wouldn't be the same without Gaudí's architecture.
Completed in 1908 in Pasadena, United States. The essential nature of architecture by Greene & Greene begins with intense attention to detail and craftsmanship, as their bungalows mark the...
This post is part of a paid collaboration with Lowe’s Home Improvement. All opinions are my own. When was the last time you thought about updating your doors, door/trim color and hardware? With so much of our focus on décor, doors tend to be an often overlooked part of the renovation process. They may not […]
Screen Porch Ideas On A Budget; A screen porch provides a place to cool off in the shade during the heat of the summer. These inexpensive screen porch ideas on a budget will help you transform your deck into a cool spot where you can relax. Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, and every...Read More
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Creating a hidden door can add a touch of intrigue and mystique to any room in your home, while also keeping the room's aesthetic clean and consistent. By constructing a door that blends in with the surrounding wall, you can create a secret storage area, a hidden room, or simply a unique design element. How Do You Create a Hidden Interior Door? The hidden door look is achieved by cladding both an interior door, as well as a section of the wall around it, in one consistent material. By making the door and the wall the same material (that is ideally nearly seamless) the door becomes nearly invisible when it's closed. Of course, this is impossible to do with just plain ol' drywall. To achieve a true hidden door, you'll need a wall material with its own texture that will appear uniform when the door isn't in use (i.e. when it's closed). There are all kinds of decorative wall panelling that can be used for a project like this, and one creative, modern option is using pre-made wood slat acoustic panels. Today, we'll look at not only some beautiful hidden door inspiration photos, but also give you some 9 clear steps on how to create a wood slat hidden door in your own space. Materials Needed: Wood slat panels Pre-Hung Flush Door Black drywall screws Drywall anchors Circular saw Jigsaw (optional) Drill Drill bits Measuring tape Level Step 1: Measure your Space The first step in creating your hidden door is to measure the opening where you want the door to be located. Measure the height and width of the opening to figure out what size of pre-hung door you'll need. Next, measure the space around the opening and decide how far you want the wood slat feature wall to extend beyond the doorway. This will help you in calculating how many panels you'll need. Because you'll be covering the door in panelling as well, you'll want to calculate the total square footage of the space, including the doorway. Once you have that, you can use our handy Box Calculator on the product page to calculate how many panels you'll need for your project. 9️⃣ Have 9' ceilings? Use the box calculator for our 9' Wood Slat Wall Panels instead. Step 2: Install the Pre-Hung Flush Door in the Doorway For most DIYers, a pre-hung flush door is the best choice for a project like this. A door can be custom-built from MDF or wood, but that's a whole other project in of itself. For today, we're going to assume you're using a pre-hung door, or have already had a flush door built-in. Install your pre-hung flush door in the doorway, ensuring it is square and swinging freely. Don't install the handle just yet! If your builder or installer is building the door from scratch, they're probably trying to figure out what hinges to use for a wood slat hidden door. The answer can vary depending on the space, but in general you'll want to use recessed or hidden hinges to avoid any interference with the wood panelling and keep the hardware
Spring is the perfect season for an exterior home makeover.
Who loves wire closet shelving?! Not me! My wire shelving was constantly falling apart and I was always afraid it was going to rip out of the wall (despite being secured to the studs). I
La Porte ! La porte, c'est tout un cosmos de l'Entr'ouvert. On dirait toute sa vie si l'on faisait le récit de toutes les portes qu'on a fermées, qu'on a ouvertes, de toutes les portes qu'on voudrait rouvrir. Gaston Bachelard, La poétique de l'espace. (1957)
Check out our cheap home projects that will allow you to make a big difference in how your home operates. These simple projects can be done in a weekend and cost less than a dinner out.
Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.
This DIY patio was so easy to build and transformed our outdoor space. Here's a quick tutorial for how you can re-create this in your own backyard!
Photo Wall Ideas – DIY Gallery Wall and Aesthetic Picture Wall Ideas and Layout Tips – When it comes to accent wall ideas for your home, nothing is more personal …
Remodeling your bathroom but don't want to spend a fortune? Even the most basic bath tub can be expensive. We all want to save money while remodeling. But when you are flipping homes, it's even more crucial to curb costs wherever possible while creating a superior product. My partner, Lance, came u
Need a place to put drinks while sitting on the couch and a power outlet? Download the free plans so you can build a behind the couch table!
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Home decor ideas that will make your home look like a million bucks can be cheap, easy, and make all the difference. Cheap home decor CAN look expensive!
Building a transom window is one of those tasks that might seem more intimidating than it really is. Essentially, all it really is is creating a box inside a framed out header. How fancy that
Decorating small size rooms can be tricky. We created 12 different 10' x 10' bedroom layouts. Check our pre-prepared illustrated floor plans.
When we built the goat pen for our NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS, we knew that we eventually wanted to make it bigger as our herd grew. So we knew that whatever we did in regards to fencing, it had to be te…
The architecture of a place defines a place, a time period, a lifestyle. It captures a place's story and has its history written all over the walls of its architecture. Architecture defines an era, looking at the architecture of today we can conclude that it is either extremely random or architects now have the freedom to design as per their likes without being confined by any current trend....
Check out our collection of 15 free greenhouse plans that you can use for building your own greenhouse. Bonus downloadable plans for your project.
Over the weekend my husband and I decided to build a fire pit in our back yard. We have been wanting one for a couple years now and finally got to it. We were trying to figure out a design that we knew we would like and would work for the space that we had.
Looking for the perfect privacy fence? Here are privacy fence ideas you can look through to find the one for you!rn
