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.
I provide traditional blog posts in conjunction with video tutorials containing tips and tricks of the trade. Think of yourself as an apprentice in my workshop, and I'm just guiding you along in the process. I don't consider myself a DIY expert by any means, so in some ways we'll be learning together.
Before you know it you'll be ripping out trim and watching your husband's head spin, all while giving him a reassuring pat on the back 😀
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I never know how I'm supposed to pose for these...
A bit about me...
I started this blogging journey in January 2018 after dealing with postpartum depression. My son was a year old and I was burned out from working nights on an ICU-stepdown unit.
This blog combines my love of cocktails with my love of power tools.
As a kid, my dad would rope me into staining the deck and painting our cabin outhouse. I've always loved projects, but things really took off once purchasing my first home in Denver.
I was raised in a farming community near Green Bay, Wisconsin, but I've also lived in New York City. I now live outside of 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 because:
- I need all the help I can get
- It's the only way to make sure he's not destroying something in the other room
- No screens -- score!
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.
I would love to connect with you through the comment forum or social media!
Now let's break some stuff and put it back together better than before.
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