You’ll have to trust me on this.. We planted pretty much everything we could get our hands on and we still have more room!.

Step one: Marry a really talented guy..Step two: Get him to do it.. Ha!

OK, that really is what happened, but there’s a little more to it than that.. With a little bit of basic know-how and a decent saw, you can create all kinds of great looks with really basic materials from your local big box store.For example, the built-in book cases, which are made mostly from MDF, are trimmed out with basic 1/2″ strips of pine all around the front of the shelves for a more solid and up-to-date look.Very inexpensive, but without that extra bit of trim, they would look cheap and flimsy, no matter how sturdy they are..

Adding an extra little bit of really thin (and super cheap) crown molding at the tops really finishes them off and makes all the difference.. On a side note, if you’re wondering what’s up with the lighting in the room, we were having yet another overcast day when I found the time to snap these photos so I had the overhead lights on.Aren’t they fun though?.

Back to the trim..

Although it’s really tempting when you get deep into a project to rip everything out and start fresh, it can really help your budget if you leave some of the trim that’s already there in place if it’s in decent shape.If you love carving your own pumpkins and roasting the seeds, than this recipe is for you!.

White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles:.If cookies are your thing, than you’ll love these White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles!.

Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie:.There are many, many pumpkin pie recipes out there, but if you don’t have a favorite yet, we suggest you try this one!.