About the Author

Ava Brooks

Ava Brooks has been taking care of homes for over 8 years, like building things, fixing things, cleaning things, and making spaces look better with DIY. She learned most of what she knows by doing it herself, making the mistake once, and finding the faster way the second time. Her focus at Minimal & Modern is on practical home how-tos that real people can actually pull off.

Blogs Posts

Rammed earth looks simple, but the design details can make or break the wall. If you are planning a home,

Have you ever turned on the shower and noticed the water spraying everywhere except where you need it? It usually

I love a bedroom project that saves floor space and makes the room feel more planned. A good bunk bed

The first time I watched a hen pace around the coop looking for a spot to lay, I thought something

Kitchen renovation prices can be hard to pin down because the final number depends on size, layout, materials, labor, and

Most DIY room decor projects take one afternoon and cost under $25. The ones that fail take all weekend because

Roof trusses typically cost $1.50 to $4.50 per square foot of floor area installed. Rafter framing runs $3.00 to $6.00

Most driveway repair cracks start small enough to step over. A year later, they’re wide enough to catch a tire

Building a bed frame can feel expensive, but it does not have to be. If you want a sturdy bed

I’ve always loved woodworking, but nothing frustrated me more than seeing a router table that didn’t fit my router or

A porch looks simple until you start planning one. Then the questions show up fast, right? If you want to

Difficulty 2 out of 5, no special skills required, just some measuring and basic assembly Time One weekend (frame build:

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