duBois Designs

Today, in the spirit of learning for my readers who consider yourselves intrepid DIYers, I want to share my journey into using a router for woodworking. Strap yourselves in, people, because it has been quite…

As I continue to improve our tiny little terrace, today I am excited to share a quick and impactful project with you: how to refinish metal furniture. Sometimes, a quick project with immediate results can…

Last week, I shared with you the new privacy screen I built for two walls of our terrace. I love the result, and it was not a difficult project. This week, let me share with…

The sun has been shining in the UK, and you can see a spring in peoples’ steps. Bring on the outdoor fun, as we all get excited for warmer weather, blue skies and sun! To…

Door and window hardware can be incredibly powerful additions to your home, bringing a completely new feel to a room. But does installing new door knobs feel like it could be beyond your skills? I…

And that’s a wrap! The project for refreshing the shelves in the lounge is complete. And the impact is everything I had hoped it would be! What was supposed to be a quick little detour…

The last few weeks, I’ve been on a mission to refresh the bespoke shelves in our lounge. I began with some organisation hacks in the base units, followed by an unsuccessful attempt at installing accent…

This week, I’ve returned to the built-in bespoke shelves installed in our lounge last year. Following last week’s successful reorganisation of the hidden storage, today I planned to share how to add accent lighting to…

While I continue to creep toward the finish line with the closet expansion, I’m taking time in February for some simple organisation ideas around the house. The beginning of the year is a great time…

Do you have flooring that you want to change but are not sure what to do? Have you considered installing vinyl tiles as a short- or long-term option? Today, I am sharing my experience and…