Why DIY Works Well With My ADHD
As you know by now, I have ADHD. I was diagnosed with it when I was 16 and I have had treatment for it since then, including taking medication. I also love to DIY. It's actually something that has been really therapeutic for me and has turned into my full-time job. It's something I've always been open about, but I'm noticing more and more that a lot more DIYers on the internet are talking about having ADHD as well. So I thought I would talk about why DIY is such a good fit for me personally and my ADHD.
DIY Builds and Their Downloads
I've built quite a few things in the last few years, and I actually have build plans for a lot of them! So, I wanted to show you my process when I'm building a project and then go over the downloads for them.
How We Set Up Art Stations In Our House
My daughter loves to make art, but it became a problem when she started making it all over the house. I decided to make two different art stations in her dedicated spaces so she could create art and then hang it up in those spaces without it being all over the house.
Why You Need an Orbital Sander
An orbital sander is a handheld sander with a round continuously moving part that ensures a smooth finish when sanding. It is one of, in my opinion, the best tools a beginner DIYer can get. Let's talk about why an orbital sander is so important and why you need one in your DIY arsenal.
How to Maximize the Space You Have
A question I get a lot is how do I come up with an idea to maximize the space I have since this is something I am super passionate about. So let's talk about that today! My goal with this is to be specific and provide you with examples so you can implement these same ideas into your spaces.
Valentine’s Day Tile Mat Ideas
One of the last steps of putting Christmas decor away is switching over to a new holiday. My tile mat is not exception. I switched out the old Christmas design and deep cleaned it with dawn dish soap. Then, I removed the tiles, cleaned those off with dawn dish soap again and then dried everything off. This gave me a clean slate to start working on the new Valentines Day tile mat designs! Let me show you what I created for you!
How Window Treatments Can Elevate a Space
I had window treatments throughout my house that I kind of just threw up when we first moved into our house. As I've redone every room, I have started changing those window treatments and replacing them with something I absolutely love. So let's talk about how having the right window treatments can really elevate a space and my process in choosing the right window treatments.
How I Make My Labels
If you're new here; Hi, I'm Emily, I have ADHD and I love to label everything! One of the questions I get frequently is how I make all of my labels. Long story short, I do it using my Cricut. I have a Cricut Explore 3, which was actually gifted to me by Cricut a few years ago when I worked with them on a campaign, but I had bought myself a Cricut Explore 2 the year before, and I was using it to make labels then too. Like I said, I love labels! So let's talk about the steps it takes to make a label with the Cricut.
My Favorite DIY Jigs
A jig is something that you use to help make a DIY task easier. I use them a lot and want to recommend the best to you too! I'm really going to focus on the jigs that I have personally used because I have hands on experience with them. So, let's talk about my favorite tool jigs that I use for my DIY projects.
Make Your Own Wall Mounted Umbrella Holder
I very often have lots of scrap wood left over from different projects I have done. My mom requested an umbrella holder so she could hang it on the wall in her garage where the umbrellas could be out of the way and off the floor. I decided to take some of the scrap wood I had laying around and make an umbrella stand for her. This was a really easy project with very few materials and I'm going to walk you through how to do it!
My Favorite Home Organization Hacks
A comment I get a lot, especially when I share videos about home organization, is that I'm very organized. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 16 so since then I have learned a lot of different things that I can do that help manage my ADHD. One of those things is staying organized. Organization is not a skill that I come by naturally. In fact, as a kid, I very distinctly remember cleaning up my room one day and a friend that I grew up with came over and said "wow, I didn't even know you had a floor in your room!" It is something that I work towards every single day. I'm constantly reorganizing things in order to stay on top of it. So today I want to share with you some of my home organization tips to help you stay more organized in case you're neurodivergent or you have trouble staying organized as well.
DIY Wall Calendar
I wanted to hang a new calendar on the wall in the loft, but didn't like any that I was finding in stores so I decided to make my own! I figured I would show you how to make your own acrylic wall calendar too. If you have a Cricut, this will be super easy with minimal supplies. Let's get started!