Furniture Upgrades & Building Stuff

Check out a ton of furniture upgrades and tips for things like Ikea hacks and other simple projects to update your home on a budget. Find detailed instructions for building stuff and making your space more organized and upgraded.

| By John Petersik | January 18, 2017 |

How To Make Long Reclaimed Wood Shelves

| By John Petersik | March 5, 2016 |

Adding Built-Ins & White Floating Shelves Around A Window Niche

| By John Petersik | December 10, 2015 |

Decking The Halls… With “Fancy” Molding

| By John Petersik | June 23, 2014 | 178 Comments

Adding DIYed Pull Out Basket Drawers In The Kitchen

| By John Petersik | June 16, 2014 | 176 Comments

A Patio Coffee Table Hack (And Our New Sofa)

| By John Petersik | April 28, 2014 | 253 Comments

Deckgate (Literally, How To Make A Deck Gate)

| By Sherry Petersik | March 18, 2014 | 613 Comments

Updating A Craigslist Desk For Our Office

| By John Petersik | February 24, 2014 | 746 Comments

An Easy Ikea Hack: Bookcase To Wood-Wrapped Changing Table

| By Sherry Petersik | February 10, 2014 | 517 Comments

Adding Crown Molding To A Room (And Some Built-Ins)

| By John Petersik | February 5, 2014 | 472 Comments

Installing Bedroom Built-ins

| By John Petersik | February 3, 2014 | 414 Comments

Turning Store Bought Dressers Into Bedroom Built-Ins

| By John Petersik | January 24, 2014 | 238 Comments

5 Power Tools That Changed How We DIY