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We've been working feverishly to finish building a set of farmhouse style tables for our wedding reception while it's still bearable to construct things on our deck (saws and drills are …
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We've been working feverishly to finish building a set of farmhouse style tables for our wedding reception while it's still bearable to construct things on our deck (saws and drills are …
In the vein of simple home updates, I decided to institute a switcheroo in my (admittedly limited) curtain department. Back this curtain train up, yes, I only have two sets …
When it comes right down to it, we've hoarded a lot of scrap lumber in the last few years, and when I get an inkling to make something new, I …
You know when you find a new gem of a store in the neighborhood and shame yourself for weeks and months for overlooking it for so long? That happened. Last month, …
I've got a case of mismatched dishes. In an effort to make my assorted collection more unified for the upcoming holiday season, I spent some QT with my paint markers. Bring …
This post is sponsored by Delta Faucet who has generously provided us with a new Lewiston® Touch2O® Faucet for our updated kitchen. It’s an amazing product, we’re so excited to have Touch2O in our own home, …
Toi-la... that's kind of like, twa-la. A ballerina twirl. A fancy curtsy with enthusiastic jazz hands. Toilet repairs are usually a little daunting, at least in my experience, but repairing my toilet's …
I'm going to cut right to the chase. The countertops happened. They're here, they're amazing, and some might even go as far as to say that they're totally bitchin'. Mostly me …
I volunteered to remove our existing laminate countertops by hand. I'm not exactly sure how much money I actually was able to save by doing this myself, probably all of …
Embrace the calms before and after a big storm by taking the time to secure and repair your home from Mother Nature's forces. It's never fun to consider the worst …
This post is sponsored by Delta Faucet who has generously provided us with a new Lewiston® Touch2O® Faucet for our updated kitchen. It's an amazing product, we're so excited to have Touch2O in our own home, …
The honest to gosh-darn-goodie truth about this project? I refinished the hardwood floors shortly after moving in, and in doing a thorough job at the time, I removed a threshold …
This week, I enthusiastically present you with the opportunity to win a handleset from Kwikset's newest Austin™ line, a stylish collection that was launched in late summer. (Entry details below.) In May …
Hi friends – Facebook now requires page administrators to pay to promote their updates, and because money doesn't grow on trees yet, I do not have paid advertising, so you …
When wind happens and a wobbly pergola's got you down, there are a lot of things to consider. And if you're like me, you'll likely take it personally and consider …
Storage is a desired commodity in this house. We yearn for space for towels and blankets, a pantry, more built-in shelves, and bigger bedroom closets, and with three of us …
My home's interior doorknobs are one of those things that have fallen by the wayside during this 3-year home makeover. There's a pleasant range between matte brass to shiny brass, …
It's been 2 years since I brought home a bargain-priced ribcage-like bentwood magazine holder from a garage sale. I had fine intentions of repainting it way back then since the …
It's not every day a girl is presented with the gift a bridal shower (wheee!). Mine will be in almost one month at a gorgeous hotel in Buffalo, and I …
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