Beaded Plywood Ceiling: What It Is & How to Install It

DIYer using wooden T-brace to install beaded plywood ceiling panel

One Saturday morning, I was drinking coffee on our back porch when I looked up and finally admitted it—our ceiling looked awful. It was old drywall, cracked in spots, and a stain shaped like Florida spread from one corner. I wanted something that actually looked intentional. Cozy. Finished. I looked into all kinds of options—tongue-and-groove … Read more

DIY Board and Batten Wall (A Guide That Worked)

Wall with painter’s tape to test board and batten spacing

There was a giant blank wall in our dining room that mocked me every time I walked past it—just a whole lotta nothing. I didn’t want to do a gallery wall (it was too cluttered), and wallpaper felt too fussy. It’s simple, clean, and actually pretty easy to DIY — even for someone like me … Read more