Decor Posts

#Engineeryourspace inspired spotlight: The DIY Drum Shade

Eight years ago, I created Engineer Your Space and launched my YouTube Channel and blog with 4 videos. One of those videos was titled: “how to make a DIY drum shade” - I wasn't sure when I published it if anyone would watch a 15 minute video about making a drum shade,...

#Engineeryourspace Inspired Spotlight: IKEA bookcase Dividing Wall

I love it when people share the projects they've made that are inspired by watching my videos or reading my blog. It's truly amazing to see all that you've created and today is the first of my #engineeryourspace Inspired Spotlight. Every month, I'll feature a project...

How to build a small bedside table

Necessity is the mother of all inventions…. I needed a new bedside table to go with my new headboard, I had a pile of scrap wood, I got some great new toys, I mean tools!, including a

How to add color to a kitchen with a DIY window valence

Sometimes you have to get creative to add color when you're a renter. When I was working on a rental kitchen makeover for some friends, I wanted to add a colorful window treatment to coordinate with the temporary peel and stick tile backsplash. I didn't want to go...