Wondering how to caulk a kitchen backsplash? Here is a step by step guide and a look at our new favorite brand of caulk for DIY projects! This post was sponsored by Flex Seal. All opinions are true and our own. Thanks to the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! Hanging a new backsplash is...
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How to build upper wall cabinets
If you're getting ready to build some cabinets for your next renovation, here's how to build upper wall cabinets for your space! I've been doing our entire kitchen renovation myself, including all the demolition and the rebuilding of all the cabinets and island. I've had to do a lot of different cabinets for this, but...
How to paint kitchen cabinets - for a perfect finish!
Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to transform your kitchen! Here is our complete, step by step guide on how to paint kitchen cabinets for a perfect finish! A huge part of our kitchen makeover plan was painting the cabinets. The dark fake wood coating was not doing any favors for this windowless room!...
How to assess your home renovation needs
Learn how to assess your home renovation needs with our expert guide, helping you evaluate your home's condition, set realistic budgets, and prioritize projects. Start planning your perfect renovation today with our comprehensive resources and Crafted Renovator Workshop! Living in a home you don't love or that is it functional for your family can be...
How to hang a backsplash with Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat
Want to hang a tile backsplash - without the mess? Here's a step by step tutorial of how to hang a backsplash with Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat. A tile backsplash is a beautiful focal point - and a functional part of any kitchen. We've realized while living through this kitchen renovation - the tile backsplash...
Samsung Frame TV Summer Art Ideas
Want to make your living room feel fresh for Summer? Here are the best Samsung Frame TV Summer art ideas - both free and paid options! I love to decorate seasonally and for holidays. In the summer season, there aren't tons of holidays to pull out specific decor for. But, there is a definite aesthetic...
DIY Outdoor pergola ideas to upgrade your yard!
A pergola is a great way to add shade and beauty to your yard. Plus, they are fairly easy to build! Check out these DIY Outdoor pergola ideas with easy to follow tutorials that you can build this weekend! Hanging in the backyard is a great way to spend summer days, but sometimes you just...
DIY tiered corner plant stand tower
Need to fill the corner of a room with plants? Try building this tiered plant stand tower that adds vertical height and holds tons of potted plants! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool and their Projects and Plans site. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible....
How to stick to a budget on a home renovation
Worried about the cost of your next home renovation project? Here are my top tips on how to create and stick to a budget on a home renovation. One of the most stressful elements of planning a home renovation is the cost, and the fact that renovations can get super expensive quickly. We are big...
The best green wood stains - tested!
If you are looking for the perfect green wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 4 biggest options on the market tested on 3 types of wood each! One of the most fun ways to customize a wood project is with stain. You can totally transform the aesthetic of a piece...
Home Office Renovation Ideas
Ready to create or make over a workspace inside your home? Here are a ton of Home Office Renovation Ideas - with real life examples and tutorials - to inspire you! Since so many people work from home at least some of the time, a home office has become an essential room in many homes....
The best pink wood stains - tested!
If you are looking for the perfect pink wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 4 biggest options on the market tested on 3 types of wood each! Wood stain has the potential to totally transform how a finished project looks. Sure, sometimes you want wood to look like neutral wood...
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating Your Home
Avoid common home renovation pitfalls with our expert tips! Learn the top mistakes people make when renovating their homes and how to prevent them, saving you time, money, and stress. Renovating your home is a super overwhelming process. No matter how much you plan, things are always going to go off track! The secret to...
How to install an undermount bathroom sink
Renovating your bathroom and not sure how to mount your sink? Here's the tips and tricks on how to install and undermount bathroom sink! We're working on renovating our kitchen and when the countertop people said they'd have a lot of extra stone after doing our counters, they suggested we add a new bathroom vanity....
How to clean your garden tools
Gardening can make a big mess. It's important to clean up so your tools last for many years. Here's how to clean your garden tools! I absolutely love gardening. I like working in the yard and I love planting house plants. Part of the fun of gardening is getting dirty. But, you don't want your...
How to use wood filler on trim
Did you know that if you need to fix a scuff or gauge in trim you should use wood filler, not caulk? Here's all about what you need to do! We are in the middle of our kitchen renovation and boy do things always seem to spiral. One of the first things we did was...
How to create a DIY home renovation plan
Want to renovate your home but not sure where to start? Here's how to create a DIY home renovation plan to keep you on schedule and under budget! It can be a dream to renovate a room in your home to be exactly your style and function well for your family. And we want to...
How to make concrete mushrooms
Concrete mushrooms are a great DIY garden statue idea to bring some whimsy to your garden. These make a great Mother's Day gift of birthday present too! I'm lucky enough that I have to come up with gifts for our anniversary, my wife's birthday and Mother's Day all in the span of a month. It's...
Why Quartz Countertops Are So Much Better Than Granite: A Comprehensive Comparison
Trying to pick the perfect counters for your kitchen? Here's why Quartz Countertops Are So Much Better Than Granite & why we used them in our kitchen renovation! We are in the middle of a kitchen renovation, and when we shared that we were removing the existing granite countertops and replacing them with quartz -...
How to choose kitchen cabinet paint colors
Ready to paint your cabinets but usure of what color to use? Here is a step by step process for how to choose kitchen cabinet paint colors! Picking the paint color for our kitchen cabinets was one of the things I was most excited for in this kitchen makeover. I loved painting the oak cabinets...
Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions: Clever Ideas to Maximize Space and Efficiency
An organized kitchen is so much more beautiful and functional than a messy one. Here are a ton of amazing kitchen storage solution ideas to get your space organized - even if you are on a budget! It really doesn't matter how beautiful your kitchen is – if you don't have good storage, it will...
How to make your own quarter round trim
Want to make your own quarter round for your next home renovation project? This is a great project to use scrap wood and save money! Are you a do everything yourself even when it's not technically necessary kind of person like I am? This project fits perfect in that category. I'm in the middle of...
14 Best Fireplace Paint Colors
Considering painting your fireplace? Here are the best Fireplace Paint Colors in real homes to inspire your project! There are few things that will transform your home as substantially as paint. I love painting because it is relatively cheap and you don't need any special skills or tools to do it. You can, of course,...
How to prep cabinets for painting
Want to get the perfect finish when painting your cabinets? Here are the exact steps you need to follow to prep cabinets for painting! We are in the middle of our kitchen renovation. And, finally finally, it is starting to look like a real, cohesive kitchen! The big thing making it look "finished" even if...
How to Style Houseplants Like a Pro: Essential Do's and Don'ts
Discover the art of decorating with houseplants with our handy guide. Get all the insider tips on how to style houseplants beautifully and avoid common pitfalls to keep your indoor garden thriving and stylish. House plants are a super trendy - yet also timeless - way to decorate your home. Whether you are hoping to...
How to build a kitchen island
For our kitchen renovation, we wanted to have a big island that would hold our sink and allow seating for four barstools, so we designed our own DIY kitchen island! If you're a DIY homeowner that wants to save money but have a beautiful home, you have to learn to do things you've never done...
Summer Mantel Decor Ideas
Want to decorate your fireplace for the summer season? Here are a ton of summer mantel decor ideas to inspire you! I love mixing up decor for different seasons and holidays. After a long season of holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines, Easter) summer can feel a bit boring for decor. But, it doesn't have to...
Why are mushrooms growing in your plants?
Got a fungi problem? Let's talk about why mushrooms are growing in your plants and yard and the best ways to prevent and treat them! Growing plants - indoors and out - is so excited. When I have a new plant, I find myself checking in on it every day for little signs of progress...
The best woven bar stools for kitchen island with backs
Looking for the perfect, stylish stools for your kitchen? Here are the best woven bar stools for kitchen island with backs! One of the things that I was most excited about changing our kitchen from a peninsula with a high bar to an island is actually adding barstools. How the peninsula was situated before there...
How to build a simple wire garden trellis
Here's how I put together a simple garden trellis using fence pickets and chicken wire for our garden. It's an easy build to replicate for your garden bed! We're in our fourth garden season in our house and at this point we've made a bunch of different gardens and trellises. But here we are again,...
44 Easy Side Table Makeover Ideas
Do you have a side table that needs some love? Here are some great side table makeover ideas to inspire you! Ever stared at that side table in your living room and thought, "You know, you could really use a glow-up"? Well, you're not alone! I've been there, staring down my own tired pieces of...
Crown shaped necklace hanger with a laser cutter
Our daughter needed more space to hang all of her necklaces, so I designed a hanger shaped like a crown with my laser cutter. Here's how to do it! I've been playing around with my new xTool P2 laser cutter lately and one day my wife asked me if I could take on this project....
How many paint colors should you have in a home?
Wondering, how many paint colors should you have in a home? Check out our easy tips and design principles to help you choose just the right number for a harmonious and stylish space! Designing a home from scratch is one of the most fun things for me to do. There are just so many possibilities!...
One-board DIY cookbook stand
Here's how I made a quick and simple one-board DIY cookbook stand for my wife's birthday! It's an easy project that's great for a gift! I always run into a dilemma this time of year because my anniversary, my wife's birthday and Mother's Day all happen in a one month span. That's a lot of...
How to make Tic-Tac-Toe with a laser cutter
Tic-Tac-Toe is a great way to get started using your laser cutter! This is a simple game to make and always fun to play! Here's how to make it! I recently got an xTool P2 laser cutter and have been playing around with it a lot. I mean, I spent all that time setting it...
Should I buy an xTool P2?
Considering the xTool P2 laser cutter? This is a big purchase for a big, quality piece of equipment. Learn more about whether it's worth buying in my xTool P2 review! I just got a brand new xTool P2 laser cutter! Should you?? This is my first foray into the world of CNC and laser cutting...
How to hang art in pairs
Learn how to hang art in pairs to create symmetry, focal points, and a cohesive look in your home. This guide covers everything from selecting the right pieces and finding color harmony, to the best layouts for arranging your art beautifully. Hanging art is one of the easiest ways to make a home feel personal....
How to build a base cabinet with a drawer and doors
If you're getting ready to build some cabinets for your next renovation, here's how to build a base cabinet with a drawer and doors for your space! We're deep in our kitchen renovation and we built all of the new cabinets we needed. We reused the ones we could and built some duplicates. This base...
16 easy DIY Kreg Jig Bookcase Plans
Ready to design and create an awesome bookcase? Here are a ton of beautiful Kreg Jig bookcase plans to inspire you on your next woodworking project! Have you ever found yourself dreaming of the perfect bookcase? One that doesn't just magically hold all your precious books but also looks like a piece of art in...
How to decide when to DIY and when to hire it out
Planning a renovation and trying to decide when to DIY and when to hire it out? Here are all of the factors to consider when making your project plan! We are currently deep in the middle of our kitchen renovation, 90% of which Sean is doing himself. He's a rockstar! Along with this project, we...
How to remove a tile backsplash
Decided to change up the tile backsplash in your kitchen? You need to remove the old tile backsplash first. We did it and will share everything we learned! One of the very first projects in our kitchen renovation was to remove the existing tile backsplash. We needed to take this down on the pony wall...
DIY angled three tiered planter
Check out how we built this simple and beautiful three tiered planter that gives you lots of vertical space to plant! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. All opinions are our own and our opinion is we love Kreg products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. We're always building...