Kicking Off A Kitchen Remodel
When 2011 was coming to a close and New Year’s Eve began quickly creaping up on me, I started to think long and hard about what my home resolution would be for 2012. After dedicating the past two years to …
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When 2011 was coming to a close and New Year’s Eve began quickly creaping up on me, I started to think long and hard about what my home resolution would be for 2012. After dedicating the past two years to …
Some things just never get old. The first snow of the year, chocolate cake, the amazingly transformational power of a little elbow grease and a can of paint. It’s no wonder I do a little happy dance each time I …
When I moved into my home, I was faced with an obstacle that many owners of 1960s ranch houses encounter: a pink bathroom. Decked out with pink tile, dated wallpaper and an unattractive fluorescent vanity light fixture, there was definite …
Today, I’m bringing you one of the simplest do-it-yourself projects I’ve stumbled across in a long time. Seriously. Not only can even the newest DIYer can tackle this one with ease and build their “I did it!” confidence along the …
With cooler temps heading our way, fall is the perfect time to wrap up last minute around-the-house duties to get your home in top shape for the winter months. Just a few simple tasks will not only keep your house protected …
Nothing gets my creative juices flowing like stumbling across a piece of furniture in desperate need of a face-lift, but when I find a truly unique item with a price tag of free, it’s like Santa came early. Rescued from …
Even before I officially took ownership of my current home, it was clear that the master bath was in serious need of a complete overhaul. Not only was the 1960′s motif not quite my cup of tea, but with a …
It’s time to switch our mindsets from swimming pools and barbecues to pumpkins and fall foilage. With the front porch welcoming friends and family into our homes, there is no better place to start ushering in the spirit of the …
As a furniture rehab enthusiast, nothing makes me more excited than to hear someone say, “I love to see your furniture before and afters and I can’t wait to take on a do-it-yourself furniture rehab of my own!” At this point in the …
Without a doubt, paint is one of the easiest ways to give a room an instant update while remaining loyal to a slim budget. When I moved into my fixer-upper last spring, my den was in need of a serious …
I’ve been on a serious kick to get my den in working order. As a self-titled super do-it-yourself furniture rehabber, when it came time to round up a coffee table for my soon-to-be den, there was no better place to look …
Though I don’t have children of my own, every now and then I get the itch to rehab a piece of furniture for a kid’s room. It must be the fun patterns and colors so rarely found in a “grown-up” …
In my circle of buddies–both in real life and the blog world–I’ve become known for my addiction to furniture rehabs. Not only do I occupy nearly all of my free time with a paintbrush in my hand working on my …
From simple to bold, orange paired with blue can add a fun and contemporary twist to any room. If you have a bit of stage fright when it comes to committing an entire wall to a blue hue, consider breaking up the …
No matter the size of a kitchen, it seems like we could all use a little more storage. My 1960′s kitchen is no exception, so a few months ago I moved an old hand-me-down dresser into my kitchen to serve …
