Author: Amanda Santoro

I am a mom, a landscape architect, DIY-er, Disney and wine-lover, and advocate for the Earth. I grew up in the the U.S. Midwest, and got a master’s degree in landscape architecture as I was super excited to have an influence on our built environment. I worked in the landscape architecture industry for many years after college, and learned a lot about our environment and design. Big Living | Little Footprint is a site focused on helping others live sustainably through DIY Projects, Eco-friendly Tips & Parenting.

The Ultimate Guide to Router Bits: Exploring Types and Applications

Looking to understand what types of router bits you need? Check out this guide to explore the different types, what they’re used for, and understand how to choose the best…
DIY Indoor Seed Starting Setup: A Helpful Step-by-Step Guide

Want to successfully start seeds for a garden with your own DIY setup instead of buying one? We’ll cover a step-by-step indoor DIY seed starting setup as well as all…
How To Apply All Rubio Monocoat Wood Finishes For The Best Result

Curious about the application process for Rubio Monocoat’s different wood finishes? Check out this simple guide on how to apply Rubio’s Oil Plus 2C, Hybrid Wood Protector, and WoodCream. Updated…
15 Best Gifts For DIYers and Woodworkers

Rather it’s the giving season or you simply need gift ideas for those makers and do-it-yourself individuals, we’ve got you covered in this post. Here are some of the best…
15 Tips On How to Use a Speed Square Like A Pro

Did you know a speed square can be used for more than making straight lines and checking right angles? Yup, it’s a multi-functional tool that’s cheap but can be incredibly…
How To Make A Mosaic Headboard Panel For A Hanging Daybed

Looking to elevate a headboard and give it a little more wow factor. We designed and built this mosaic headboard panel for our hanging daybed. This post covers the tools,…
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Home Improvements For Eco-conscious DIYers

As homeowners and DIY lovers who want to minimize our impact on the environment, we want to ensure our home projects are aiding in this goal of reducing our footprint….
10 Practical Gift Ideas For Little Makers & DIYers

Have a kid who loves to build, tinker, and create, but struggling for gift ideas? Don’t worry as we’ve got you covered with maker and DIYer gift ideas for kids…
18 Amazing Woodworking & DIY Projects With Plans And How-To Instructions

Looking to start a DIY project here soon, but don’t want to start from scratch? Here is a design resource full of DIY plans from outdoor projects to DIY furniture…
This Is Why We Love Gardening – Spring 2023 Tour

Springtime is here, which means people are ready to be outside and all the plants are springing to life. For us, it’s the start of growing food in our variety…
Eco-friendly Building Materials & Products: A Guide For DIYers & Homeowners

Looking for a way to reduce your waste when doing home improvements or DIY projects? We’ve compiled a guide of eco-friendly building materials and products to help you do that!…
Hubby How To: DIY Flipping Workbench

Do you have a lot of large tools constantly taking up precious workbench area and work space!? We’ve designed a flipping workbench system that can store multiple large tools, while…