Recently I saw a wire basket that held garlic in an online store. 
I thought it was adorable and very do-able too! 
I wanted to make something similar to hold a small terra cotta pot so I grabbed my supplies and got to work. 
See how it went....

If you've ever heard the sound of an outdoor fountain then you know how beautifully relaxing it can be. 
I've always wanted a fountain on my deck but frankly they are pretty expensive and usually you need a readily available power source. 
Today I'm making my own inexpensive fountain that works off solar power! 
Take a look!

Today's project fills a need for sure! 
I have a workshop in my basement but I work all over the house. I craft in the office and right on our huge kitchen island. 
I am forever forgetting things that I need in the basement. Or if I try to bring up everything I need I usually have my hands and my pockets full on the way up the stairs. 
Today I'm going to fix that problem...

Here is a project anyone can do! And I mean anyone! 
Sometimes a table riser can be too big. You may just want to add interest to something very small.
When I realized that the tops of these easy to find candles are so pretty I knew I had to do something with them. 
Take a look...

I've been collecting inspiration for this project for a long time now.
All I really needed was to find the right frame. 
I had a lucky day at the thrift store this weekend and came home with not one frame but two. And don't you know I had a good idea for both of them! 
Take a look ...

Here's a quick one for the garden! 
You all know how I like to repurpose old signs and turn them into new projects...
Well today is no different. While searching for scrap wood to build a birdhouse stake for a potted plant, I ran across a scrap of an old sign I could use. 
Take a look...

Here is a very cute idea for recycled tin cans. 
You may have seen this project before but how cute if you made a bunch of them, one for each of the herbs?!
I'm starting with just one but it is cute enough, and easy enough, to make more! 
Take a look...

If you've been following along for a while you may remember the black candlesticks I thrifted and painted for my mantel. 
And then you may remember that I turned them back into brass for a rustic brass bell look. 
Well today they are getting one more makeover and this time I'm using them outdoors! 
Take a look ...

When I set up my potting bench for the spring I realized I had a lot of terra cotta pots in all sizes. 
Then when I saw different configurations for herb gardens on Pinterest, I realized had just the supplies I needed!
Three terra cotta pots in 3 different sizes were almost all I needed to create a gorgeous herb garden for my deck! 
Take a look...

I couldn't help myself. When I saw this not so pretty Christmas birdhouse in the thrift store for $1.00 I had to take it home and give it a makeover. 
I don't usually do makeovers just for the heck of it but this one was different. 
I knew the snow on that Christmas birdhouse was perfect for a Spring makeover. 
Do birds even use birdhouses at Christmas? Hmmm not in this neck of the woods. 😂
Take a look...

Score! Driving down the road this morning and I saw out of the corner of my eye, a large cement thing. 
I turned the car around for a closer look and sure enough it was cement. 
A cement fountain that must have broken over the winter because all that was at the curb was the top. 
Now look at it! ...

I've been spending the days working out in the yard now that Spring has sprung!
I'm repurposing old garden decor by giving things a new coat of paint or even completely redoing them. 
Today was one of those projects. 
When I found that my garden trellis had broken over the winter I decided to give it a new life. 
Take a look...

I've been wanting to do this for a long time. 
I saved a few good sized plastic planters from last year that I wanted to give a makeover. 
I'm creating a paint treatment that will make ugly plastic pots look like they have texture and they've been out in the garden for a season. 
Take a look...

Today I made a fun and interesting wind chime to hang on my fence for cheap! 
This quick little project catches the light and gives a little jingle when the wind blows. 
A few supplies from the dollar store and a few more from my stash and I was ready to create! 
Take a look...

I've always loved the look of a cloche on a plant. 
I've made a few in the past and today while getting my backyard ready for spring I decided to make another one. 
This time I'm using hardware cloth because that's what I had on hand. 
Take a look ...

Recently I moved my potting bench from one end of the yard to another. 
It looks amazing in it's new spot so I gave it a makeover. I had several new DIY ideas for the table that would make my potting bench work for me. 
Take a look...

This morning I took a trip to Dollar Tree for party decorations. While I was there I spied a few potential supplies and had a great idea right there in the store!
For less than 5 bucks I made an adorable hanging fish planter I'm hanging on my fence this Spring. 
You can bet I'll show you a great idea for hanging it on the fence too! 
Take a look!...

It is almost time again! Ready get set... garden! 
Yes, in the northeast US it is finally time to think about planting... yes "think" about it.
Along with "thinking about" gardening and planting comes a whole lot of Spring clean up and prepping. 
Take a look...

I love it when I find great baskets at the thrift store. 
This weekend I found a beautiful one and while I could have left it as it was, I decided to make it even cuter with a stenciled design. 
I saw a similar basket on another website and there is no reason why you couldn't quickly and easily make one yourself! 
Take a look ...

What do you do when you break something? You fix it? You repurpose it? You toss it?
My answer is that you repurpose it. That was the case with the large terra cotta pot I left out over the winter. 
It broke, in a bunch of fairly large pieces and I knew there must be something I could do with them. 
And I did...

I saw the cutest wooden owl stakes while perusing Pinterest recently and just had to give it a try! If you're a Pinterest lover please follow along! 
The owls I saw were actually made from wood scraps and weren't painted at all. 
After an image search on Google I was unable to find the original source so I'm creating my own version for you today. 
Check these out...

This project was so fun to create! 
Now that Spring is here and the weather is getting nicer in NY I'm all about Spring decorating! 
I used a vintage colander (but you could use another vintage kitchen item) and just added until I loved it! 
See what I mean...

This is a very quick and easy project that anyone can do! 
Today I'm recycling a few pieces I had in the workshop to create a cute repurposed planter to stick in an outdoor pot. 
Take a look...

I'm setting up our outdoor space for Spring with all new cushions and planters. Did you know you can paint outdoor furniture and pots? 
My problem right now is the old dingy deck boxes and cabinet on our deck. 
Today I decided to paint them and boy was that a good idea! 
See what I mean...

If you're like me you have some lanterns leftover from Christmas that can be made-over for the Spring. 
It is a simple project so grab your old lanterns, some spring decor and a dollar store solar light or two and follow along! 
Take a look ...

For years now we have had very large and overgrown trees shading our backyard and deck. The trees were our neighbors trees and blocked all the sun from our yard.
Fast forward several years and the new neighbors were quick to remove the overgrown trees. Now that they are gone it left us with another issue that needed a solution! 
See what I mean...

I saw a wooden bunny crate with 2 wooden bunnies on each end in a shop recently and it reminded me of the baskets I used to make back in the early 80's. 
They aren't kidding when they say what comes around goes around! 
Today I decided to make one... again. Only this time I'm using a repurposed old sign that I never finished. 
Take a look ...

Recently I was watching another blogger's video and saw an office sign on the wall behind her. 
I saw that she repurposed another sign to make this one and I knew right away that I wanted to make something similar for my office. 
This easy canvas technique can be done with a sign saying anything... kitchen, farmhouse, vintage, whatever! 
Take a look...

I'm pretty sure this project took me about 10 minutes to make and it is absolutely awesome! 
First of all it looks vintage. 
Secondly, it serves a purpose. 
And third, it looks great just sitting around on a shelf! 
See what I mean...

Recently I saw someone make a wreath in a pot and I thought I'd give it a try! 
My neighbor recently cut down trees on their side and it dropped a bunch of branches on our side of the fence so I'm going to make a wreath! 
Most of the supplies for this project can be found around the yard or on a walk in the neighborhood! 
Take a look...

Sometimes I just love the look of something vintage but it is nowhere to be found in my antique store searches.
Vintage register flags were on my list of things to find but today I'm going to make them myself instead. 
Well, a faux version that will really fool the eye! 
Take a look...

Sometimes my favorite thing to do is to go down to my workshop and just create. 
I start with an idea and gather pieces I think might work together... they don't always but most of the time I think they do. I call them junk creations. 
Today I'm starting with a glass vase, a vintage insulator and some textured paint to create an Easter Bunny. 
Take a look ...

If you saw one of my recent posts on how to make a textured bunny then you'll know that I reached for a tin ceiling tile and realized I was out of them. 
At the time I made an adorable rusty textured bunny instead and today I'm going to create the tin ceiling bunny I had set out to make and it is just in time for Spring. 
It came out very cute, take a look ...

Here is a super easy mushroom project made from Target Dollar Spot finds. 
Truth be told, I'm just giving the mushrooms a little makeover today. 
I needed these cuties to match my house so I'm repainting them to add to my mushroom collection centerpiece. 
Take a look...

Every time I think I'm out of ideas for Homeroad,  I head to the thrift store.
I almost always come away with at least one idea and today was no different. 
I found a great wreath at the thrift store and finished up my idea with a couple of items from the dollar store.
See what I came up with...

Do you ever use cardboard for your projects? I do and I think it is a great way to recycle. 
If you're like me too, you like to get or make new decorations every season so cardboard is not only easy to work with but it is free. 
Here is a cute bunny I whipped up in no time using cardboard and sandpaper. 
Yep, sandpaper... Take a look...

If you wear glasses you're going to love this project! 
Straight from the dollar store using inexpensive 2 for $1.25 pot holders that come in many colors.
I'm using an iron-on design I created on my Cricut Joy but many iron-on designs are available on Etsy too!
Take a look...

You've seen the adorable small fabric carrots out there but have you yet seen a huge one?
I like to do things big... and recycled... and free! 
Today I'm creating a giant recycled fabric carrot for the front porch or fireplace that will really get your attention! 
Take a look...

Here's a cute project that can be done on any printer using any design. 
I've shown you the fun canvas paper I used a while back on another project and today I'm using the same canvas paper to create a Spring project. 
The best part is that the design is completely up to you and your style! 
Take a look...

The tote I'm transforming today for my gardening has been one of my favorites for a long time. 
I used this tote to carry my craft supplies, labels, and tags to craft shows. 
With one easy swipe of a stencil I'm transforming it into my new favorite garden tote. 
Take a look....

Recently I saw the most beautiful mushroom wood bowl centerpiece at Jennifer Rizzo Design Company. I couldn't get the darn thing out of my mind it was so beautiful. The mushrooms were made by hand and it was just amazing. 
Jennifer shows you in her post just how she made the mushrooms, she is a true artist! 
I wanted to figure out how to make an easy version of the mushroom garden and on my most recent trip to Dollar Tree I knew I found a winner! 
Take a look...

I've seen these cute little natural fiber pots from the dollar store used in many ways on Pinterest. 
Today I'm going to stencil some with one of my favorite rustic crate stencils and then I'll give them a handle like a tiny bucket. 
For now I'm filling the pots with moss and flowers but when I'm ready to plant my garden they will be perfect to fill with soil and seeds! 
Take a peek...

If you know me you know I like to go for a walk whenever I can. Lately, I've been walking a little slower with my new puppy Sammy. 
I often find cool things on the side of the road and have been known to be seen carrying some pretty strange things down the road on my way home. 
Today's find was small but I knew it had some potential.
Take a look...

So every once in a while when I see something I want to copy on the internet, I try to locate the original source by doing a google image search. 
Today I saw this amazing black textured vase that didn't look that hard to create and I was right! 
All you need is an old vase, some paint, and a few felted pom poms! 
Take a look...

Let's face it, at some point in your life you stop saving the good things for "some day".
If you are of a certain age like I am going to say, go for it. Use the good silverware, wear what you want, and don't hold onto things you aren't using! 
There, that is my message for today. Oh, and I am repurposing another vintage soda crate to make it something I'm going to use rather than something I am saving "just because". 
Who is with me on this?...

I found a cute set of round wooden boxes with lids at the thrift store recently. 
I stained the boxes and gave them knobs for handles but then realized I could do more. 
Using a fun tin ceiling tile from the dollar store and gave these cute little boxes an easy and amazing makeover! 
Take a look...

Did you happen to see the stuffed hearts I printed out on my computer for Valentine's Day? 
Today I'm creating a wooden crate with a beautiful bee design using the same printer technique. 
Print any design you want and decorate almost anything! 
Take a look ...

I love the look of rusty tin ceiling tiles only they aren't very easy to find and can be quite costly if you do. 
Today I'm going to show you how to create the look of a rusty tin ceiling tile for a dollar. Well $1.25 to be exact! 
I'm going to make a rusty tin ceiling three leaf clover to decorate for St. Patrick's Day and I'll show you how! 
Take a look...

Repurposing is my favorite thing to do. It is economical and helps in a small way to keep our planet clean. 
My new love is repurposing the signs I've made. They've gotten scratched and damaged, I have too many because of blogging, or I am just tired of looking at them. 
Today I'm repurposing an old black sign and it couldn't be cuter for Valentine's Day! 
Take a look...

Today's project is an easy one and it only cost me $1.25 to make because the supplies once again, came from the Dollar Tree.
I'm experimenting with an air dry terra cotta clay I found at the dollar store and my project worked out just as I had hoped! You may even want to invite the kids on this one! 
I added a little texture and I had a bowl full of neutral love for Valentine's Day!
Check it out...

Here's a fun and easy project for Valentine's Day and you might have most of the supplies at home. 
Hang these cute wooden tassels on hooks, hang on a tiered tray, or maybe you even have a Valentine's Day tree! 
Take a look...

Hearts are not just for Valentine's Day and if you make them from recycled fabric that you love, you're going to want to keep them out all year long! 
This easy tutorial uses recycled fabric tea towels to create beautiful double hanging stuffed hearts. 
Take a look...

I have one more rust technique for you today, well it actually has been used before but this time it is going to be on recycled cardboard. 
We all have cardboard so I thought I'd give it a try on something easily obtained. 
This technique is easy and you probably have everything you need to make these at home right now! 
Take a look...

Recently I ordered a package of small wooden hearts from Amazon and I've gotten so much use out of them! 
Today I'm creating a second mini wired heart garland only this time I'm making it rusty! You're going to love this easy rust technique along with a little spray painting hack. 
This garland looks great in the rusty look but even looks adorable in its natural wood color.
See what I mean...

Are you ready for the cutest (and maybe easiest) Valentine's Day decor?
This adorable mini wired heart garland I'm making today is not only easy but it is fun to make too! 
I am ready to make them in several muted and neutral colors for Valentine's Day. 
Take a look...

These Valentine's Day pillow covers are just the cutest and they were so easy to make!
The big take-away from this project is to keep your eye out in the clearance section for upcoming holidays!  
Michael's had 70% off Christmas and I grabbed the supplies I needed to create this fun project. Oh and did I mention there is no sewing involved?!!
Take a look...

I'm experimenting with a different rust technique today, turning a few dollar store items into a rustic Valentine's Day wreath. 
I'm not a fan of decorating with the bright red and pink colors of Valentine's Day but I do love hearts. Today I'm taking some very shiny hearts and making them look old and rusty! 
Take a look...

I'm experimenting today with a product I found at Michaels. It is a rust paint treatment and I'm going to see how close it is to looking like real rust. 
I have my doubts but I'm willing to try this product and see if it works as well as the cinnamon rusty paint treatment does. 
Follow along with me today and lets see how it works! 
Let's go!

Here I go again, repurposing a repurposed project! It not only makes sense for me because I make so many projects and it might make sense for you too!
How many times has something you've made or bought gone out of style lately? Especially farmhouse signs!
I'm all for sending my things to the thrift store but what if you could save that step and just repurpose something? 
Today, I'm doing just that!...

I just love tea towels and I buy them whenever I'm out and see cute ones.
Tea towels are not expensive and often I find the best ones at TJMaxx or Marshalls in a pack of 3 or 4. 
Where do all those old tea towels go to die? Well I'm going to show you today... first they go to the bin in my basement and then I grab the cutest ones for projects! 
Take a look...

If anyone were to tell me that brass was making a comeback, let alone that I'd be trying to recreate the look of brass, I'd tell you you were crazy! 
Brass has never been one of my favorite finishes. That being said, the brass color you can make yourself is gorgeous! 
I'm the guy that was painting everything flat black not too long ago and now I'm reproducing the look of vintage bells and adding it to my home decor. 
Starting with these candlesticks...

I'm experimenting with you today to see if something I hoped would work did and I'm happy to say it worked! 
I took a chance and printed hearts out on canvas to create adorable heart ornaments with my printer. 💘
The ornaments are adorable for Valentine's Day and can fill a bowl or decorate a gift! 
Take a look...

I think risers are great and add height and interest to many items around the kitchen. 
After seeing a cute little round one at Target I decided it would be really easy to make myself. 
This project was easy to make using a table jigsaw but could also be made using a hand saw. You could even get a family member to cut this simple shape for you.
Take a look ...

Today I'm creating another centerpiece idea for winter decorating. This one will fit nicely in the center of a long dining table or on an entry table. 
Everyone loves a good basket and filling it with flowers even during the winter is beautiful! 
Come along and see what I'm using, you may already have everything you need at home. 
Take a look...

If you've ever seen the felt trivets at Trader Joes then you're going to love this project! 
I love those colorful trivets made from what look like small felt balls, I wanted try and make them myself. 
I waited for Michaels to have a big sale and I was on it! Today was the day! 
Take a look...

It is no secret that I love everything rustic and black and white too! 
Today I'm combining those two loves in one adorable, easy to make rustic sign. This fun sign has a changeable O for the seasons!
If you have a piece of old fence post or an old repurposed board, grab it and follow along! 
See how it is done! ...

Right now I'm working on decorating my guest room on the cheap! 
My children are finally ready to fly the nest and I'm ready to repurpose those rooms! 
Today I'm using an old cabinet door with a very simple makeover with just a few supplies I had at home. I'm sharing what I used, what worked and a funny story about what I found. 
Take a look...

If you're looking for a beautiful transition from Christmas into winter, it doesn't get much easier than this one!
"Snowballs" are what I think of when I think of winter and they make beautiful decorations in a bowl. 
If only you could preserve a few snowballs for your decor... 
Or can you? See what I'm repurposing today to create the look of snowballs in my centerpiece...