Nora Hayes believes a cordless drill and a splash of courage can change a room—and a mindset. Trained in furniture design at RISD and seasoned by years of sawdust-coated entrepreneurship, Nora turned her knack for clear, confidence-boosting instruction into the popular “Weekend Build-Her” video series. Now writing the DIY Corner column for DoubleTake Décor, she breaks projects into bite-size, budget-friendly steps: from custom closet organizers to heirloom-worthy porch swings. Off the clock, you’ll spot her scouting Asheville salvage yards or teaching one-board-bench workshops at the local makerspace—always reminding students that great design starts with picking up the tool you were sure you couldn’t use.