DIY Playbook

DIY Playbook Helping homeowners maintain, improve, and love their homes. Chicago gal teaching you how to update & maintain your home…by yourself!

I break it down step-by-step in stories. Full tutorials & sources on the blog

There were a handful of emails I was genuinely nervous to send.  After spending so much time writing this book, I sudden...
08/19/2026

There were a handful of emails I was genuinely nervous to send. 
 
After spending so much time writing this book, I suddenly had to let it go and trust that other people would see what I hoped they’d see. 
 
Opening each response felt like a mini heart attack. 
 
I’m so grateful to these creators for taking the time to read Your Home Playbook and for their incredibly generous words. JULIA MARCUM · CLJ 🏡 Stephen & David St Russell Clare Sullivan Grace Atwood (The Stripe)
 
January can’t come soon enough. Comment PREORDER to get your copy! ❤️

Six years later, and these office built-ins are still one of my favorite DIYs we’ve ever tackled! 🙌 We built the entire ...
08/17/2026

Six years later, and these office built-ins are still one of my favorite DIYs we’ve ever tackled! 🙌 We built the entire thing ourselves, learned a lot along the way, and saved so much money by doing it on our own. 
 
Want to see exactly how we did it? Comment BUILD below and I’ll send all of the tutorials your way!

08/13/2026

Episode 3 of DIY House Call is here...and this week’s homeowner is my mom. 😂 (Aka the Janimal.) 
 
Her balcony door had gotten super drafty, so we swapped out the old weatherstripping. It’s one of those projects that’s inexpensive, beginner-friendly, and makes a huge difference. 
 
Also...can we all agree it’s finally time to retire her little do-it-yourself toolkit? This woman deserves some real tools. 😆 
 
If your doors are letting in drafts too, comment WEATHER and I’ll send you my step-by-step weatherstripping tutorial.

08/10/2026

Everyone wants the dramatic before-and-after project. But honestly? It’s the boring stuff that makes a home feel easy to live in. 
 
Changing filters. Cleaning fridge coils. Testing smoke detectors. Knowing where your shutoff valves are. 
 
None of it is flashy. Most of it takes just a few minutes. But staying on top of those little tasks can save you thousands of dollars (and a whole lot of stress). 
 
That’s exactly why I wrote Your Home Playbook—a month-by-month guide that tells you what to do, when to do it, and how to do it, so you never have to wonder if you’re forgetting something. 
 
Comment PREORDER and I’ll send you the link to grab your copy.

Sending your manuscript out into the world is a strange feeling.For months, this book lived only on my laptop. Then it w...
08/06/2026

Sending your manuscript out into the world is a strange feeling.

For months, this book lived only on my laptop. Then it was suddenly in the hands of people I’ve admired for years, and I had no idea what they’d think.

Every time one of these blurbs landed in my inbox, I opened it with a knot in my stomach...and more than once, I cried happy tears.

I’m so grateful to everyone who took the time to read Your Home Playbook before it heads out into the world.

If you haven’t preordered yet, I’d love for you to join us. Comment PREORDER below ❤️

Kinda chic to create a life you love on your own terms ❤️
08/05/2026

Kinda chic to create a life you love on your own terms ❤️

08/04/2026

Every summer we spend a long weekend at my sister-in-law’s family farm in Wisconsin, and we’ve started a tradition of doing one funny thing together. 
 
One year we tie-dyed shirts. 
Another year we filmed ourselves jumping into the pool.  
 
This year...it was this trend. 😂 
 
Then the in-laws wanted their own version. Then the grandkids insisted on joining in too. Safe to say we’ll be talking about this one for a long time. ❤️ I love this crazy family of mine.

When we bought our house, this backyard was basically...grass and dirt. 😅  Over the years, we’ve slowly turned it into a...
08/03/2026

When we bought our house, this backyard was basically...grass and dirt. 😅 
 
Over the years, we’ve slowly turned it into an outdoor living room, dining room, and kitchen that’s become one of our favorite places to hang out. 
 
It didn’t happen overnight, but I can honestly say every dollar we spent back here has been worth it. 
 
If you’re dreaming about transforming your own backyard, comment BACKYARD and I’ll send you all the details from this makeover. 🌿☀️

08/01/2026

It’s August 1st, which means it’s time for a fresh set of home maintenance tasks! 🍂🏡 
 
One of the biggest goals of Your Home Playbook is to take the guesswork out of homeownership by telling you exactly what to do each month of the year. 
 
The book is officially available for preorder, and I can’t wait for you to get your hands on it. 
 
In the meantime, if you’d like the free tutorials for this month’s projects, comment AUGUST and I’ll send them your way!

07/31/2026

Hi friends! 👋 I’m Casey, and I’m so glad you’re here. 
 
If homeownership feels overwhelming, you’re in the right place. 
 
I break down DIY, home maintenance, and renovations into easy-to-follow tutorials…with zero mansplaining. 
 
🏡 Over 2,000 free tutorials on my blog 
🛠️ Weekly DIY videos 
📚 And now...my first book, Your Home Playbook, is available for preorder! 
 
If you’d like to check it out, comment PREORDER and I’ll send you the details. 
 
Thanks for being here. ❤️

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