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Written by Beth Williams

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Garden Wranglers

Jul 14, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

How are your tomatoes growing? For years we have attempted to raise them but with marginal success and sometimes downright failure. One of the pain points has actually been keeping our plants from overgrowing their cages. Let's face it, those metal things only work to a point. Continue reading

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DIY, Framing, home decor, oversized games, painting, reclaimed wood, woodworking

Tic-Tac-Toe Wall Art

May 11, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

I have an affinity for giant games, like oversized Jenga, chess, etc. We purchased an oversized Connect Four game for Century View Lodge but I wanted to build something myself that fit within that realm. I decided that a huge Tic-Tac-Toe board that could hang on a wall fit the bill. Continue reading

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coffee table, DIY, home decor, reclaimed wood, refurbishment, rehab, trash to treasures, upcycling, woodworking

A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

May 04, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

Have you ever had a time when just part of something was damaged or ruined but the rest was fine? That’s the reason why the concept of “Trash to Treasure” even exists. Continue reading

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DIY, Easter, home decor, painting, reclaimed wood, seasonal decor, woodworking

Easter Egg "Topiaries"

Mar 02, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

I found some super cute but pretty pricey springtime topiaries in a catalogue. I wasn't willing to reproduce them exactly but I did want to use the scale, designs, and colors to make a much more budget and DIY-friendly version. Continue reading

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Reclaimed Pallet Wood Centerpiece

Feb 22, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

The very first project I taught through Chics With Tools was a centerpiece made from pallet wood and test tubes. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I love mine and use it all the time like today, for instance. After a week, my Valentine roses were looking a bit sad so I trimmed off the leaves, the bottom of the stems, and removed some of the browning petals. That made them perfect for this centerpiece.

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Industrial Chic Pipe Shelving

Feb 02, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

When I started Chics With Tools we embarked on a DIY journey to make the garage a more organized and aesthetic space, embracing an "Industrial Chic" vibe using lots of pipe and wood. Continue reading

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Reclaimed Desk with a Modern Twist

Aug 16, 2019

Written by Beth Williams

Learn to make a contemporary, yet rustic desk with clean lines and tons of warmth. Continue reading

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The DIY Home

Garden Wranglers

Tic-Tac-Toe Wall Art

A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

Easter Egg "Topiaries"

Reclaimed Pallet Wood Centerpiece

Industrial Chic Pipe Shelving

Reclaimed Desk with a Modern Twist