4th of July Popsicle Recipes, Two Ways: One for Kids and One for Adults!

Here’s a summertime tip: Always make popsicles. And these popsicle recipes make it easy. Summer is here, which means the Fourth of July is on the way and you probably have a barbeque to host. Whether you’re holding a kid-friendly summer party or an adults-only celebration, popsicles will make everyone happy, including you! That’s because they’re ridiculously easy to make, you … Read more

What Should You Do This Month? Throw a Backyard Solstice Party to Celebrate the Start of Summer

While many Americans think that summer starts on Memorial Day, it officially begins on summer solstice, usually June 21 in the Northern hemisphere. The longest day of the year seems like the ideal excuse for a party, so here are some ideas for a backyard celebration of midsummer. And if you don’t get around to throwing … Read more

You Can Do It: 10 Rental Updates Your Landlord Doesn’t Need to Know About

This is not a post about deceiving your landlord. This post is about updates you can make to your rental that more than likely don’t need your landlord’s permission. My husband and I are landlords. Rentals are a part of our full-time job; so here are some things WE wouldn’t mind you doing if you … Read more

Weekend Project: Make These Large-Scale Modern Concrete Planters

This tutorial will guide you through all the steps to making your own, large-scale DIY concrete planters at home.  This summer, we moved into a new studio space on a bustling avenue that cuts right through the heart of St. Paul and Minneapolis. We love it; our huge floor-to-ceiling-windows look out into the sun-filled street and sidewalks where … Read more

8 Online Interior Style Quizzes That Are Actually Worth Your Time

What is your interior design style? Everyone has their own unique taste when it comes to decorating, furnishing, and accessorizing their own home. But how do you bring those preferences together into a cohesive décor style? Whether you love bright colors or shades of white, natural materials, or tons of pattern, understanding your interior design … Read more

Tool School: Why an Impact Driver is So Freakin’ Awesome

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot Today we’re checking out the RIDGID 18-Volt Impact Driver, which you can buy alongside a cordless drill in a combo kit for $179 at The Home Depot. I’ve built up a lot of trust for the Ridgid brand over the years. In fact, my very first (ever) impact … Read more

Elegant DIY Wood and Glass Trough Vase

Photo: Faith Towers As a borderline obsessive flower lover, I’m always on the hunt for new vases and centerpiece ideas. So when I ran across a beautiful rectangular glass container on Amazon, I knew I had to have it (and make something out of it, of course). Click through to check out the resulting trough-style vase … Read more