Workbench Fix
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Workbench Fix

Last year I built two workbenches using drawers from an old office and cabinets that my grandmother had gifted to me before she passed away. Unfortunately, with all of the drawers and space in the back filled, the wheels started coming off of the big workbench. Every time I did a quick fix they would inevitably break off again. So, I had to come up with a new solution I figured this was a good time to revamp my workbenches to better fit my needs. Let me show you what I did!

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Redoing My Mom’s Coat Closet
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Redoing My Mom’s Coat Closet

My mom asked me to redo a closet they have in their front hallway. When they moved in, all it had was a wire rack in the back and the hooks on the side. So I took everything out and got to work.

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Fall Florals on Different Budgets
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Fall Florals on Different Budgets

I recently shared how my mom does my floral arrangements. I'm good at a lot of things, but floral arrangements are something that I struggle with. She really is a master and does an amazing job. While I try my best to find florals and extras that are inexpensive, the arrangements that she does are, admittedly, not cheap. She adds things that she already has purchased in the past, like Polish Pottery pieces, that add to the expense of these arrangements. I decided to compare and contrast these with a more frugal version with materials from the Dollar Tree and see how the Dollar Tree arrangements stack up. Let's get started!

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Fall Tile Mat Designs
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Fall Tile Mat Designs

It's a change of season, so it's time for some new tile mat ideas! I have some traditional fall designs, some fun fall designs and even a bonus back to school design.

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My Favorite Paint Sprayers
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My Favorite Paint Sprayers

Paint sprayers can be really helpful if you're doing a lot of DIY projects or for projects that have a lot of painting that needs to be done. They require a good amount of prep work, and a lot of PPE to make sure that you are not inhaling paint, but trust me, it is so worth. It almost cuts your painting time in half! I rounded up a few of my favorites at different price points so you can find one that meets your DIY needs. Let’s get into it!

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Side Yard Plans
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Side Yard Plans

We don't have much of a yard, but we do have a little side yard between our house and our next door neighbor's house, but currently it is full of mulch and our daughter hates mulch. So after a lot of back and forth with our HOA, I finally got approval to do create a new updated space. Let's talk about it!

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Social Stories to Prep for the New School Year
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Social Stories to Prep for the New School Year

It's back to school time which means your kids are either already back in school or about to start school very soon and for those of use with neurodivergent kids, the changes that come with the new school year can be hard. So, I wanted to remind you that there are some social stories that I've made that are available for download including a new one, which is specifically about going back to school, that I think will be really helpful during this time.

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ADHD Q&A
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ADHD Q&A

l often talk about ADHD and autism together because that is the world my family lives in. I have ADHD and my daughter is autistic. I did a Q&A with the common questions I get asked so I wanted to share that with you. Generally, an autism or ADHD diagnosis is hard to get. The process, the doctors, and the barriers in place make isn't easy to go through. My hope is to share our experiences to provide information to others who are in the process, starting the process or thinking about the process while also giving realistic expectations!

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Storage Closet Shelves
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Storage Closet Shelves

When we first moved into our house there was very little storage, but we did have a really big 15 x 3 ft. closet off of our deck. However because it was so long it was really difficult to store anything. It only had one long wire shelf stretching to the end so Items got piled on top of each other, space was underutilized and it ended up being an unorganized mess. I knew that there had to be a better way to utilize the space without having to take everything out every time I needed something. So I made a plan and got to work.

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How To Use a Brad Nailer
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How To Use a Brad Nailer

A brad nailer is one of the most useful tools I have in my DIY arsenal. It is a type of nail gun that shoots tiny nails easily into a surface. It's great for more delicate projects like decorative panels, trim, etc. It can be really daunting using a new tool, so let me show you how to use one so you can be more confident for your next DIY project.

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