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Garden Wranglers

Jul 14, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

How are your tomatoes growing? For years we have attempted to raise them but with marginal success and sometimes downright failure. One of the pain points has actually been keeping our plants from overgrowing their cages. Let's face it, those metal things only work to a point. Continue reading

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The Wedding Dress Dilemma

Sep 15, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

What do you do with your old wedding dress? Like many newlyweds, I had mine cleaned and preserved. It is sealed in a box for the day one of my girls may possibly want it. Yes, it probably will have yellowed but I just couldn’t part with it all those years ago. But that created a problem. Continue reading

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Just Had To Have It

Jul 25, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

When we purchased Century View Lodge in Blue Ridge, we had to furnish it top to bottom which was the perfect opportunity to shop second hand and succumb to my need to have what spoke to me. Such was the case with one of the first purchases, a small occasional table I found at a thrift store. It was solid wood, I loved the legs, and I knew it could be used as an end table or nightstand. Plus, who can argue with $20? Continue reading

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Two Beds Make One

Jun 03, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

Last summer when we purchased Century View Lodge we had to furnish it top to bottom. To make the house commodious to all sorts of groups, we decided that king-size beds should serve double duty as XL twins. Continue reading

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DIY, Framing, home decor, oversized games, painting, reclaimed wood, woodworking

Tic-Tac-Toe Wall Art

May 11, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

I have an affinity for giant games, like oversized Jenga, chess, etc. We purchased an oversized Connect Four game for Century View Lodge but I wanted to build something myself that fit within that realm. I decided that a huge Tic-Tac-Toe board that could hang on a wall fit the bill. Continue reading

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A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

May 04, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

Have you ever had a time when just part of something was damaged or ruined but the rest was fine? That’s the reason why the concept of “Trash to Treasure” even exists. Continue reading

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Don't Scrap Those Chairs!

Apr 27, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

If you want to learn to tackle a chair refurbishment job that you didn't think could be done then keep reading. Continue reading

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DIY, Easter, home decor, painting, seasonal decor, woodworking

A Bunny And His Eggs

Mar 04, 2021

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Learn how to make this wooden Easter Bunny and eggs. It is a quick and inexpensive project that has a really high "cute factor". Continue reading

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Easter Egg "Topiaries"

Mar 02, 2021

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I found some super cute but pretty pricey springtime topiaries in a catalogue. I wasn't willing to reproduce them exactly but I did want to use the scale, designs, and colors to make a much more budget and DIY-friendly version. Continue reading

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Reclaimed Pallet Wood Centerpiece

Feb 22, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

The very first project I taught through Chics With Tools was a centerpiece made from pallet wood and test tubes. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I love mine and use it all the time like today, for instance. After a week, my Valentine roses were looking a bit sad so I trimmed off the leaves, the bottom of the stems, and removed some of the browning petals. That made them perfect for this centerpiece.

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The DIY Home

Garden Wranglers

The Wedding Dress Dilemma

Just Had To Have It

Two Beds Make One

Tic-Tac-Toe Wall Art

A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

Don't Scrap Those Chairs!

A Bunny And His Eggs

Easter Egg "Topiaries"

Reclaimed Pallet Wood Centerpiece