DIY Magnet Board in case you (misplace) the baseball tryout sign up

Spring Has Sprung...
For me, that means fun projects...
For hubby that means "more projects and more work!"!

But Last year...
He had a great solution for a problem we had!

Come along & check it out!

I need a solution for a recent problem I had.
No room for important notes/events.
Can you relate?

Do you ever run out of room to hang important notes & events?

Do you lack space to hang that beautiful artwork your child brought home from school?

Do you ever misplace the "baseball tryout form"...Oopsie that was me!

Well,

I think I may have a solution!

I wanted to share with you our most recent home project.
 An affordable

 & 

easy
 Do-it-yourself Magnet Board Project!

My husband may not agree with you on the "easy", but watching him it appeared easy.

Here are the Steps for a Perfect DIY Magnet Board

 Step 1: Find the Perfect Space
You need to find a place that has some room.
Remember, you can make this as big or small as you want.

 We used out back entry,
 it is hidden and usually the "dump zone" when we get home.

Step 2: Gather supplies

*24 gauge galvanized steel
My husband has this at his shop & cut it for me!
If you are interested in a piece you can message me!
Or..
I'm sure our local home improvement stores carry it.

*trim pieces
(we used pre-painted white trim)

*Nails

 Step 3: Put it together

My "dear hubby" after no fighting

Kindly
~nailed the galvanized steel on our wall

~Measured the trim to fit & cut

~Nailed trim to wall

(That's what I saw anyways...#haha)

Step 4: Hang Magnets

Find Your favorite magnets & important notes..
and

you are all set my friends!

A fun, easy, & affordable DIY magnet board!!
I better stop saying easy!

Courtesy of: "dear wife"

and

Installed by: "dear hubby" 

 

See the magnet...

Happy Wife, Happy Life!

You can even use erasable markers

&

Leave Little notes to your son.

I'm sure he just Looooovvvvveeessss that!

Added calendar, a few pics, and Jake's golf schedule!

Easy peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Enjoy your day!

Shelby

Putting the Mud in Mudroom. Come along on our mudroom tour!

Happy Wet Wednesday Everyone!

I thought since it was rainy and gloomy, let's do a gloomy & spooooky post.

You know what is spooky about our mudroom right now?

Two things:

#1. It's super clean

and

#2. It's super clean

In all reality it never ever looks this clean.

There is actually usually MUD in our MUDROOM!

but, today is different

it is clean , so come along on a Tour!

Don't kill me...

 but

 I have already put out some Halloween Decorations  because I love Halloween.

and the other great thing about Halloween decorating is..

when your house is gross, dirty, or muddy you can "pretend" that it is just decorated!

Come Along on Our  Mudroom Tour without the MUD!

 Most of you know, I love beadboard and baskets!

That pretty much sums up the mudroom!

A whole lotta beadboard & some fun baskets!

Two of the baskets were from the World Market & one is a milk crate from a rummage sale.

Then, "my dear mom", found this fun Happy Halloween banner at Herbergers!

 

QUICK SIDE NOTE"

I also put up a picture of each child above"their hook" to help them distinguish which hook to use..

unfortunately,

that is a very complicated process and we haven't quite figured it out yet!

...Maybe one day, Maybe one day

OKAY, back to the Tour at hand:

I  added a little cream pillow and black & white pumpkin to the bench for some fun!

...So, grab a hook....it doesn't have to be labeled and stay awhile!

There will be some more fun rooms to see!

BEFORE I GO,

I don't want you thinking that is how our mudroom always looks.

*This is usually the reality...

To be honest,

I really Love when it is filled with shoes and jackets, backpacks, and mud!

Hope you enjoyed my blog :)

If you are looking for a contractor to help you with your outdoor home projects,

Give the friendly folks a call at Altobelli Peterson Construction

a call at:
1-218-744-3350

Thanks so much!

Shelby

Getting Organized...A new school year is a second chance at that New Year's Resolution!

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by Altobelli Peterson Constructions Blog Page.

The School Year is Back on!

With that..

It is time to get organized!!

Ya Right, who am I kidding?

That was my New Years Resolution

& I am still struggling a bit!

A new school year to me..

is kind of like a New Years Resolution gone bad!

It's your Second Chance to Make it all Right again!

BUT, I AM BEING OPTIMISTIC this time...

I have made a little progress so far...

It still needs a lot of help...

but,

It is my start!

My own little organization station..

Each child has a magnet that holds important papers & Schedules!

I want to add a Sign above the Wipe Board with Our Name

Or a funny saying!

Below I found a very inspiring organization station.

Love the clock and the adorable his/her baskets!

http://simplyfabulousliving.com/organization-station/

Each persons needs are different!

I love how you can personalize them to meet Your Needs...

There is something very peaceful about being organized.

A sense of calm that takes over me when things are put away!

A couple things I have done is to:

1. GET RID OF EXCESS JUNK in MY HOUSE..

(we don't need a hundred of everything)

A couple pens, pencils, tapes, crayons, etc. are nice!

I don't need a whole draw full!

2.  GET RID OF MAIL RIGHT AWAY..

(nothing irritates me more than piles and piles of junk mail & magazines)

I try to get rid of it as fast as I get it.

3. DONATE CLOTHES THAT DON'T FIT ANYMORE!

(I have found that too many clothes just adds stress to my life)

I keep what fits & what they wear!

My children also have an easier time picking out what to wear, because everything in their closet fits and they like it!

Their is Simplicity in being Minimal

and

I have learned that it is bringing a Real Calming Sense to my

Otherwise Chaotic Life of

4 kiddos!!

Happy Organizing From Altobelli Peterson Construction!

Don't forget to fit us Into Your Schedule!

"Call this Fall"

1-218-744-3350!

Loves,

Shelby