Discover the best gray wood stains for your DIY projects, featuring in-depth tests on 6 wood species to find your perfect shade. Explore our top picks for a stunning, aged or modern finish. Building a woodworking project is satisfying, but the build isn't the end of it. Unless you use a high end hardwood (in...
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How to build linen closet shelves (the easy way!)
Want to make your linen closet more beautiful AND functional? Here's a step by step tutorial on how to build linen closet shelves - the easy way! This post was sponsored by National Hardware, but all opinions are true and our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! As we continue...
How to make a hanging plant shelf
Here is a simple way to make a hanging plant shelf for your home! Hanging a plant from the ceiling adds vertical interest to your home and is a great way to display trailing plants! Around this house, if you don't like plants, you can get out. We have so many house plants that it...
How to buy wood for DIY woodworking projects
If you have a home DIY building project coming up and you don't know where to start, look no further. This post will teach you all about how to buy wood for DIY woodworking projects and set you up for success before you head to the store! We are self-taught DIYers and woodworkers and never...
How to make a DIY wooden toy treehouse
Here's how to make a DIY wooden toy treehouse for small peg dolls. This version is similar to the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia wooden toy treehouse at Target and can be made at a fraction of the cost. Here's how. Whether they want to or not, many children these days are into wooden Montessori...
The best wood fillers: 4 popular brands put to the test!
If you need to fill a nail or screw hole in wood, or repair dented or cracked wood, you need wood filler! We compared popular brands and determined the best wood filler for each project! Whether you're a DIYer, avid woodworker, or weekend enthusiast, any project involving wood is going to require fixes from time...
The most popular houseplants (and how to care for them)
Love the look of houseplants and want to get some of your own? Here are some of the most popular house plants - and how to care for them! Houseplants are really trending at the moment, and I am here for it. Plants allow you to bring nature inside your home. They add texture and...
How to build DIY mudroom lockers- with plans!
Create a beautiful space in your home with these DIY mudroom lockers using our easy to follow woodworking plans! Transform your mudroom with storage and seating for beautiful and functional organization when entering your home! This post was sponsored by National Hardware, a great place to get hardware and kits for your DIY needs. All...
Home Maintenance Checklists for every homeowner
Keep your home in tip top shape by staying on top of the seasonal home maintenance! Here are monthly, seasonal, and annual home maintenance checklists! Welcome to CharlestonCrafted, your ultimate resource for all things home maintenance! Are you eager to get your home maintenance schedule under control but feeling a bit overwhelmed? Look no further –...
Our 2021 Christmas Decor tour
Happy holidays! I'm excited to give you a tour of our holiday Christmas home decor this year. This year I feel like we kept things simple, but we really did decorate a few areas of our home! I also realized we have accumulated quite a few Christmas trees - of the tabletop variety, that is!...
The Best Neutral Paint Colors
Looking for the perfect neutral paint colors for your home? Here are my favorites for each neutral shade, plus tips for picking the perfect paint color! Looking for the perfect neutral wall color for your home? That's a popular option! Neutral colors are great for a lot of reasons. Primarily, they are a clean slate....
How to build a rolling scrap wood storage cart
Have a lot of scrap wood that you need to get organized? Here's a step-by-step tutorial and woodworking plans on how to build a rolling scrap wood storage cart! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool, the makers of our favorite cutting and joining solutions. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the...
How to hang a stairway gallery wall
Want to hang a modern staircase gallery wall? Here is a complete guide on how to hang pictures up the stairs easily using a Level Art Tool. This post was sponsored by National Hardware, a supplier of home hardware products to make your life easier. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the...
December Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE PRINTABLE!
Here are the essential home maintenance tasks that homeowners should do each December – and a free printable checklist! December is here and for many people that means all of your energy is going into holiday planning. You might be decorating or shopping or cooking. Honestly, home maintenance is probably far off your mind! But,...
How to replace handrail brackets
Are you looking to replace your handrail brackets on the stairs? It's a simple project that anyone can do. Whether you need to replace handrail brackets for style or functionality, here's how to do it! This post was sponsored by National Hardware, a supplier of home hardware products to make your life easier. All opinions...
53 DIY Stocking Stuffers you can make yourself
Looking for cheap stocking stuffers or small gift ideas? Here are a ton of DIY stocking stuffer ideas that you can make for Christmas gifts this year! Christmas time can be overwhelming with all of the gifts you are expected to buy and give out. On top of big gifts for friends and loved ones,...
How to make a wooden lacing toy
Looking for a handmade stocking stuffer for your toddler this Christmas? Try making a wooden lacing toy to give them endless fun while teaching them hand-eye coordination and dexterity! We're all about handmade gifts for Christmas, and have tried to make something from wood as a gift for our children each of their Christmases. For...
How to make a DIY holiday gift tag door hanger
Looking for a fun alternative to a wreath for the holidays? Try making this simple DIY holiday gift tag door hanger that will greet you and your guests with some joy! With the holidays coming up and everyone getting ready to decorate, we wanted to try something a little different this year on the front...
How to make a DIY wooden Christmas tree
Have some scrap wood laying around before the holidays? This DIY wooden Christmas tree is a quick and easy project that looks great on a porch or entryway and can be made from whatever wood you have laying around! Today looking at a super cool holiday decorating project that works great as porch decor or...
The best stocking stuffers for woodworkers - under $10!
Looking for small gift ideas for the DIYer in your life?! Here are some of the best stocking stuffers for woodworkers! The holiday season is here and it's time to buy presents for a lot of people in your life. If you have a woodworker that you are shopping for, the truth is that they...
How to make epoxy resin letters
Want to make DIY epoxy resin letters for decor or as a kid's toy? Here's a step by step tutorial on how to do it yourself! We have been slowly working on making some DIY Christmas presents for our kids. One thing that I have been oogling over lately is beautiful resin epoxy letter kits...
DIY wooden spice drawer organizer
Tired of having your mismatched spice jars banging around loosely in the drawer? Build this simple wooden spice drawer organizer and get everything in order before dinnertime tonight! This post is sponsored by Kreg Tool, which offer a wide variety of cutting and joinery solutions. All opinions are our own and our opinion is that...
How to make a rope Christmas tree
Looking for a simple Christmas craft? Here's how to make a textured rope Christmas tree! This year we are making all of the table top Christmas trees. I am really into the idea of natural materials that have interesting textures, so I decided to make a rope Christmas tree! I made a 24 inch table...
How to make pine cone Christmas trees: 2 ways
Love decorating with pine cones for Christmas? Here are 2 ways to make DIY pine cone Christmas tree tabletop decor! Pine Cones are a fun way to bring winter vibes into your home decor without it being like snowflakes and snowmen. You can use pine cones in a lot of ways, but one thing that's...
The best living room paint colors
Looking for the perfect paint color for your living room? Here's the perfect process for picking paint colors, what to look for in a living room paint color, and some photos of real living rooms! We just finished doing a makeover on our living room and one of the biggest aspects of the transformation was...
How to build a DIY Kid's Art Table
Do you have young children or toddlers who love to do arts and crafts all over the house? Build this simple DIY kid's art table to give them a dedicated space to make all of their creations! This post is sponsored by Waterlox. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make...
How to make DIY Rustic Santa Logs
This Santa log craft is a great way to add a rustic touch to your Christmas decor, and is a fun Christmas craft for the whole family to make together! One thing about having a toddler at Christmas is that it will change the kind of Christmas decor you put up. Before kids, I liked...
November Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE PRINTABLE
Here are the essential home maintenance tasks that homeowners should do each November – and a free printable checklist! November is here and for many people that means a full lean into holiday planning. You might be decorating or shopping or cooking. Honestly, home maintenance is probably far off your mind! But, with the weather...
DIY mini Christmas tree planter
This project will show you how to build simple DIY planter boxes for mini Christmas trees to add some holiday cheer to your front porch this season. The plants can be swapped out throughout the year to bring color to each season! This post was sponsored by National Hardware. All opinion are our own. Thank...
Our gathering space room reveal
We've spent the last couple of months making massive changes to our gathering space, here's the reveal! Y'all have been following along for a while, but we are finally able to reveal the total makeover on our "gathering" space in our new home. During the first year of moving into our new home, we focused...
How to hide the ugly things in your home
Wish your home looked more like a magazine? Here are some tips for how to hide the ugly things in your home! It's easy to look at magazines or instagram and see a drool-worthy home and want to create that look in your home. So you build a piece of furniture or buy a new...
How to anchor furniture to the wall
Want to anchor furniture to your walls to make it safer for your kids? Here's a complete guide on anti-tip anchoring hardware for furniture. Thank you to National Hardware for sponsoring this post. All opinions are true and our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! If you have a child...
How to build a DIY dowel rod bookshelf
This DIY dowel rod bookshelf is a sleek piece of open furniture that has an interesting look while adding great storage to your room. The dowel rod legs round out the straight edges of the shelves and the whole project is quick and easy! We're winding down our living room makeover and have been focusing...
The best black paint colors for your home
Looking for the perfect black paint colors for your home? Here are my best tips for choosing the perfect black paint color and the best black paint colors in real homes! Light and bright homes are always in style, but right now, dark and moody rooms are having quite the moment. If you are feeling...
DIY side table with tile top- with woodworking plans
Want to build a small media console to hide all of your boxes and wires? Here's how to build a DIY side table with tile top - and hidden storage! OK, I'm just going to put it out front here that this is a really cool project. Today we're bringing you a DIY side table...
The best white paint colors for your home
Wondering how to choose the right white for your walls? Here are the best white paint colors and everything to consider when picking a white paint color for your home! I love talking about paint colors, but I have never really talked about white before! I tend to paint color on my walls, but white...
October Home Maintenance Checklist - FREE PRINTABLE!
Here are the essential home maintenance tasks that homeowners should do each October - and a free printable checklist! Another month, another home maintenance checklist! I love bringing you these lists because - unlike fun woodworking or home decor projects - every home owner needs to do essential home maintenance tasks in their home. It's...
How to Paint Shiplap: 3 Methods
Want to paint shiplap in your home? Whether you are installing it new or updating old, here is how to paint shiplap with 3 different methods! Shiplap is a timeless way to add texture and interest to plain walls. But achieving that picture-perfect shiplap aesthetic isn't as simple as painting a board you’ve hung on...
The best green paint colors for your home
Looking for the perfect green paint color? Here is a guide to how to pick the perfect green paint color and examples of colors in real rooms! I am really feeling green paint colors lately. It's one of my favorite colors for interior walls! Green is definitely a big trend right now - so I'm...
How to make DIY live edge floating shelves from a hardwood slab
This post will show you how you can make DIY live edge floating shelves from a large slab of hardwood using simple tools. Live edge shelves are a great way to add a bit of rustic flair to any design style! In our new home, we've been designing around a more natural, boho style compared...
How to build a DIY buffet table with fluted doors
This DIY buffet table with fluted doors is an intermediate level woodworking project that will bring style, elegance and storage to your dining area. Learn how to build it and get the FREE plans below! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool, which offers easy woodworking joinery and cutting solutions. All opinions are our own...
Plant House Charleston - all about this house plant store!
Looking for a beautiful and fun house plant store in Charleston, South Carolina? Check out my visit to Plant House in Mount Pleasant! I am a house plant lover and am always looking for new places to find great plants. So, I was so excited to see that Plant House was opening a location in...