DIY & Busy Bees
🔨 After-Work DIYs for Busy People
⏳ Bite-Sized Projects, Big Transformations
🤍Making DIY attainable not intimidating
Life is all about making memories and creating moments that last a lifetime, and we believe that DIY projects can be a great way to do just that—even for the busiest of people. We get it—your time is limited, and the idea of taking on a big project can feel daunting. That's where we come in: we specialize in bite-sized, after-work DIYs that fit seamlessly into your hectic schedule but still deliver big transformations.
Creating beautiful spaces doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. We get it, most projects are messy and imperfect—and that’s what makes them special. Our goal is to make DIY attainable and fun for busy people like you, showing that even small, simple projects can make a huge difference in your home without the stress or time commitment.
I’m Isabel—your self-proclaimed professional thrifter, ice cream connoisseur, DIY enthusiast, and outdoor adventurer! I’m always in the process of transforming or rearranging my space, and I love bringing you along for the journey on Instagram @bowens.builds.
For me, it's all about the challenge of creating something that’s not only JOYFUL and FUNCTIONAL but also budget-friendly. With a little creativity, a dash of resourcefulness, and a whole lot of thrifting, I’m constantly turning my wild ideas into reality—and I can’t wait to share it all with you!
ABOUT US
We met in 2019 after we had both moved to Greensboro, NC for work. After Isabel tricked Jake into a double date, the rest was history for our love story. You can find us outside whenever the weather permits us; either hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, walking with our pup Zoey, and more! We love to try new restaurants and explore the world around us. When we stay in you can find us on our couch, arguing about what movie to watch for hours on end!
Jake works full time as an electrical engineer! He developed his love for woodworking in his childhood when he worked on projects with his dad! Jake loves to drink whiskey and smoke cigars when he is not working on our latest projects. His favorite brand is Dewalt and is constantly trying to buy new tools for the workshop!
Isabel owns her own wedding & event planning company (The Yellow Rose Weddings). She loves to craft, design, create, organize, rearrange and rearrange again. Growing up her dad had a large wood working shop that she learned her skills from. Meanwhile she learned all her crafting and thrifting tips and tricks from her mom. She loves Diet Coke and ice cream and is always pitching walking to their favorite ice cream shoppe, right down the road.
Our team consists of all our family, friends, neighbors and more who are constantly in our corner supporting us. Whether it's Isabel's parents helping reupholster a tough chair or our friends coming over to unload and reload furniture, we are very thankful!
