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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...
How to make ghost tassels!
Want to make a super simple Halloween craft? Here's how to make ghost tassels from yarn to hang on their own or use as a garland! One thing that I am really enjoying this year is that my kids are getting old enough to get excited about Halloween. Halloween is absolutely my favorite holiday (it's...
How to extend crown molding with paint
If you have simple crown molding around your home and want to give your space a luxurious upgrade, extending crown molding down with paint and base cap molding is really simple and has a huge impact! We're working really hard right now on the overall appearance of the first floor gathering area of our home....
How to Hide Electrical Outlets With Painted Outlet Covers?
If you’re renovating your home or moving to a new one, then one question that would have crossed your mind is: Can you paint electrical outlets? This is a popular question, as most of us have a specific image of what our bedrooms, living rooms, or even bathrooms should look like. So, for example, when...
How to build a DIY modern rectangular coffee table
This post will show you a simple design for a sleek, modern looking rectangular coffee table. This two tiered table is perfect for decor, storage or functionality in your space. Get the free woodworking plans to make your own below! This post is sponsored by Waterlox. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting...
How to add a slide to a backyard deck
This post will show you how to add a slide to a backyard deck so your kids can have a great time all year long! Get the basics here and then click over at the end to the full post on The Home Depot Blog for the step-by-step! This post was sponsored by The Home...
How to propagate a mother of thousands
The Mother of Thousands plants is one of my favorites because it is to easy to propagate using the baby plantlets it creates! Here's how! I hope you are excited because today I am super excited to share an awesome plant with you - Mother of Thousands. Mother of Thousands Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana)...
How to paint a stone backsplash
Tired of your stone backsplash? Here's a step by step guide to how I painted my travertine tile backsplash! We are currently in the middle of a great room refresh. We are making some small and big changes to our dining and living rooms to make them feel more our personal style. Really, we aren't...
How to use peel and stick tile on a fireplace surround
Want to update your fireplace? Here is a tutorial for how we covered our granite fireplace surround with peel and stick tiles! As a part of our fireplace makeover, we decided that we wanted to update the granite surround on our fireplace. I actually got several comments on Instagram about how dare I cover nice...