I purchased my first power tool – a baby miter saw with a 7" blade – six years ago and never looked back.
I wanted crown molding in my living room in the worst way, even if it meant making 700 trips back and forth to the garage trying to figure out what in God's name I was doing.
Fast forward in time to a bigger saw and slightly better accuracy...
Top Shelf DIY offers real, step-by-step advice for those hoping to learn about DIY home renovation.
Whether your goal is to overhaul an entire room or to build a piece of furniture, my goal is to give you a solid foundation of knowledge.
Not everyone is blessed with a handy husband. Or maybe you prefer taking the bull by the horns and would like to learn a whole new set of skills.
Either way, you're in the right place.
Beyond general craftiness, becoming a handyman or handywoman requires a bigger investment of your time but also offers a bigger sense of accomplishment.
A bit about me...
I was raised in a farming community near Green Bay, Wisconsin, but I've also lived in New York City. I now live in Atlanta.
When not blogging, painting, mitering, sewing, grouting, nailing, serging, staining, designing or cleaning the house, I'm chasing after my two kids Evan and Will.
I try to get my kids involved with projects whenever possible, for reasons I explain in this post.
Where to go from here
I encourage you to head over to my DIY project index or cocktail recipes page, as I'm constantly updating these areas with new tutorials.
This site contains several categories for satisfying your DIY itch - even my mom hacks have a project element to them. My more popular posts include 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Faux Shiplap, Design a Chalkboard Sign in Six Easy Steps, and My Foolproof Margarita Recipe.
Now let's break some stuff and put it back together better than before.
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