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.

July 16, 2012 | By John Petersik | 287 Comments

How To Build A Deck: Adding The Joists

July 12, 2012 | By John Petersik | 192 Comments

How To Build A Deck: Posts, Notches, & Frogs

July 2, 2012 | By John Petersik | 170 Comments

How To Build A Deck: Conquering A Failed Inspection

June 26, 2012 | By Sherry Petersik | 782 Comments

How To Make A DIY Upholstered Headboard, Part 2

June 25, 2012 | By John Petersik | 254 Comments

How To Make An Upholstered Headboard, Part 1

June 19, 2012 | By Sherry Petersik | 656 Comments

Cutting The Posts Off Our Canopy Bed

June 11, 2012 | By John Petersik | 205 Comments

How To Build A Deck: Materials, Flashing, & Ledger Boards

May 30, 2012 | By John Petersik | 254 Comments

How To Build A Deck: Getting A Permit

May 23, 2012 | By John Petersik | 297 Comments

Sourcing And Buying Materials To Build A Deck

May 17, 2012 | By Sherry Petersik | 547 Comments

How To Build A Dollhouse (Part 2: Decorating It)

May 16, 2012 | By John Petersik | 342 Comments

How To Build A Dollhouse (Part 1: Assembling It)

April 18, 2012 | By John Petersik | 552 Comments