Growing up, Super Mario Brothers was one of my all-time favorite video games. One of the most iconic elements of the game was the Piranha Plants – those pesky carnivorous plants that would pop out of the pipes and try to take down Mario. I always thought they were so cool, and when we decided to do a Mario Themed Trunk-or-Treat I knew I had to create them. That’s when I decided to make some DIY Piranha Plants!
Disneyland Haunted Mansion Inspired Clock
For Halloween this year, my wife and I decided to host a Murder Mystery Dinner with some of our friends. Having attended a few mystery […]
Multi-Function Homemade Tablesaw
Growing up, some of my favorite memories are of watching and later helping my dad in his garage to build various woodworking projects. He didn’t […]
Wife’s Closet Remodel
My wife and I are fortunate that our house came with two separate closets, so we each have our own space. However, the original layout […]
Fake Cupcakes
My wife, who used to be a manager for MAC Cosmetics, was tasked with throwing special product launch parties for her employees. The events were themed, based on the latest MAC product collections.
For this event, the theme was centered around baking.
Fireplace Surround
One of the first projects I completed was after my wife and I moved into our first house in 2010. The house was built in 2001 but had a very 90’s feel to it, including the gas fireplace. It had a flat tile surround with a funky foam mantle and no hearth. So we did a complete remodel of the surrounding wall.
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My name is Nathan and welcome to my DIY site, where I share my personal journey and experiences in completing various DIY projects from over […]