Category Archives: DIY Projects

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coat closet hack

DIY Coat Closet on a Budget: IKEA Hack

If you don’t have a coat closet (or really if you’re in need of any additional closet space) then this post is for you. Below we’ll show you how to make your own DIY coat closet on a budget with this easy IKEA hack. In my old apartment, a few weeks after moving in, I realized we had a serious problem on… Read More


Moist Banana Muffins: The Best Recipe Around

I’ve got what I think is the best moist banana muffins recipe around. I make banana muffins a lot! I always seem to have extra bananas that are too ripe to eat but I don’t want them to go bad. So what do I do? Whip them up into banana muffins of course! I’ve used… Read More


DIY Spring & Summer Wreath Compilation

Can you feel it? Mmmhhmm! It’s summer time…almost. And when it feels like spring or summer, it should look like it too! Which is why we’ve pulled together this DIY Spring & Summer wreath compilation photos for your crafty self! Achin’ for some bacon (aka wreath inspiration, ideas, and how-to tips)? No probs! After you’re done looking through these lovely, visual-feast wreath… Read More


DIY Hack: How to Hide Ugly Electronics in Your Home

We all have them. . . eyesores (like cords, routers, cable boxes, thermostats, and more) throughout our homes. If you’re looking for a simple and easy idea to cover up the eyesores, here’s how to hide ugly electronics in your home: put your ugly electronics in a cute basket! This idea sounds so simple. . . because it is! You… Read More


churro cupcakes for cinco de mayo

Churro Cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo

Churro cupcakes are a must for celebrating Cinco de Mayo (or any day really). And they are super easy! You can make them with just a box cake mix, store bought frosting, and a few other simple ingredients. And the added bonus… these churro cupcakes are a great way to get the churro flavors without needing to… Read More


Pink Lemonade Virgin Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo

Pink lemonade virgin margaritas are a go-to for me because I don’t drink alcohol. And guess what?!… Cinco de Mayo is coming up so I will definitely be making a batch of this delicious drink! It will be the perfect thing for you too if you have kids, pregnant women, or others who can’t have… Read More


Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower

When my friend mentioned that she was using a star theme to decorate her baby-to-be’s room, I just fell in love with the idea of throwing her a Twinkle Twinkle Little Star baby shower. Dreamy, right?!  Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a nursery rhyme and lullaby, so it seemed like the perfect platform to celebrate… Read More


Weird Holidays in April You Didn’t Know Existed

The month of April is packed with wacky holidays–there’s at least one every day this month! So take a look at the list below and pick at least a day or two that you’ll celebrate. Because let’s be real… every day deserves to be celebrated! Below is the list we made of the weird holidays in April you didn’t… Read More


Easter: Cadbury Egg Cake

This Cadbury Egg Cake is a lovely Easter dessert. Its four layers mimic the colors of the Cadbury mini eggs, and the whole cake makes a beautiful spring treat. Keep reading for a recipe and directions on how to make your own Easter Cadbury Egg Cake. Cadbury Egg Cake Recipe Cadbury Egg Cake: Ingredients 2 boxes white… Read More


The Liebster Award

The Liebster Award [We’ve Been Nominated!]

We are super flattered that Laura’s Journey of Hope has nominated us for the Liebster Award! How cool is that?! Thank you, Laura, for seeing all the passion + hard work we’ve put into The DIY Lighthouse. The Liebster Award is an honor given by fellow bloggers to new blogs that have been around for less… Read More