Learn how to make this multi-functional coffee table! Great for puzzles, games, or just serving! *This post is awesomely sponsored by Kreg! Woop! Oh great, the movers totally destroyed my coffee table. What in the world would posses them to rip out the legs instead of unscrew them? Now I need a new coffee table…good thing I partner […]
25 Creative Options As Organizing Bins
Organizing is a big job, but with the right set of bins / organizers / totes / caddys you can make a big difference! Think of the various kits you might need, from tool boxes and craft kits to organizing or cleaning kits and garden totes… I’ve rounded up 25 unique and creative storage items […]
Hidden Storage
*This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens brand, found exclusively at Walmart! Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you no playing until your room was clean? You know that instinct to stuff the mounds of toys into whatever box, shelf, nook or cranny you could find… A little […]
DIY Custom Closet Shelving (for deep closets)
[tooltip text=”I’m honored to have Kreg / Build Something as a regular sponsor of projects on Home Made by Carmona. The projects, plans, and everything else in this post are my own.”]This project was awesomely made possible by Kreg Tool![/tooltip] Ugh. I hate wasted space, especially when space is at a premium like it is in […]
The Perfectly Cozy Guest Bed
My mattress was graciously gifted by GelFoam Bed. Huzzah! The favorable thoughts and opinions are my own (cuz that’s just how I roll).”]This post was made possible by GelFoam Bed The holidays are just around the corner, and that means overnight guests and holiday entertaining. It is one of my favorite part of the holiday […]
Guest Ready In Small Spaces
[left] Hi there! It’s Kathy from Up to Date Interiors again. Can you believe it’s time to start pre-planning for the holidays? Having a spare room for guests is ideal but some of us just don’t have that extra room! Since we love having our family visit us in Japan in our little Okinawan rental, […]
Learn To Love Your Space
{This Post Contains Affiliate Links} For some of us decorating doesn’t come easily. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of each of my big or small before & after posts? A whole lot of re-arranging, re-painting, re-organizing, and re-evaluating. Sometimes years worth of re-everything! I don’t know what it is, I know when I […]
Moving Transitions: Living In Limbo
Well guys, I’m all packed up with nowhere to go! In case you didn’t hear the big news, I’m trading in the cold but beautiful shores of Lake Erie for the warmer ocean lined ones of North Carolina. I guess my snow shoveling days are over. I announced our move back in May, and here we […]
Organizing Must-Haves
When we clean we use a cleaning caddy, when we repair or build something we cart around a toolbox, why don’t we have an organizing kit for those awesome organizing tasks? Well I do, and I’m over at IHeart Organizing this week to show you all the insider tips to assembling your own organizing kit. PLUS […]
Simple Solutions To Organizing A Child’s Space
*A big thank you to Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart for sponsoring this post. Opinions and projects are always my own…and honey, Â I’m excited to share them with you! This post also contains affiliate links. It’s cleanup time, and my youngest daughter turns to me, with her sweet little face all scrunched up, and […]
Children’s Book Storage
[left]Hi there! Iris, from IrisNacole.com here! I’ve been brainstorming over some really great children’s storage ideas for y’all, and I think I’ve come up with one of my most favorite projects to date to share with y’all! Pretty much the moment we knew we were pregnant, my husband and I started collecting books for […]
A Clean Slate With Jonathan Scott
I have two huge pieces of news to share….ready for this? #1. Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s Property Brothers is stopping by the blog today! And I’ve got an exclusive interview with him you don’t want to miss. #2. I’m moving!! I’m leaving the beautiful but snowy shores of Lake Erie in Ohio for warmer acres in […]
Herb & Seed Storage
Yes, I use Herbs and Seeds. I’m sure you’re looking at my collection wondering what kind of crazy mountain lady I am! Hehehe! Well there are a few herbs used for what ails, but most of my herbs are for cooking! Dried parsley, cilantro, marjoram, and basil to name a few. I confess that I am […]
DIY No Sew Applique Labels
[left] Hola! Stephanie again from Casa Watkins! Â Spring cleaning is upon us and I don’t know about you, but it’s not a fantastic time of the year for us. Â There is just so much to clean, sort, decide what to keep, etc…etc… Â So, one of the ways that I stay motivated to clean is to […]
Cleaning Cabinet Makeover
Just because you have a lot of storage space doesn’t mean it will be automatically organized, or that the storage will be the best use of space. You have to learn how to make space work for your desired outcome. That fact is grossly evident with my numerous cleaning cabinets. Here I have tons of space to hold all my cleaners and […]


















