Beginner’s Guide: DIY Kitchen Remodel on a Budget
While it would certainly be ideal to have tens of thousands of dollars available to invest into a kitchen renovation, that simply wasn’t the case for my husband and I….
DIY Projects
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DIY Open Shelving on the Cheap
I don’t know about you, but I sure am having a hard time entering back into reality after the holiday weekend. Perhaps it was the excessive consumption of S’mores (or…
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My Pool Deck – A Two Year Follow Up
Three years ago, my husband and I were hit with every pool owner’s worst nightmare when we discovered that our in-ground pool, installed by the previous homeowners of our 1980’s…
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DIY Wood Countertops for Under $50
I am sure by now you guys have totally forgotten about my butler pantry build (which has kind of morphed into a sh*t show at this point) , but I…
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Luxury Vinyl Tile – One Year Review
Over one year ago, I installed luxury vinyl tile directly over pre-existing ceramic tile flooring. Today, I am sharing my one year follow-up review of the product. The longer I…
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DIY Kitchen Cabinets for Under $200
I feel like it has been a hot minute since I last reported the progress of my butler pantry build with you guys, but I am thrilled to announce that…
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How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings Like a Pro
Looking for the most efficient way to remove dated, popcorn ceilings? You are in luck, because today I am sharing a step-by-step tutorial for smoothing out those textured ceilings. **Note:…
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An Honest Review of My Peel and Stick Tiles – One Year Later
Have you ever considered peel and stick backsplash tiles or removable wallpaper as a more cost-effective alternative? In this post, I am sharing my honest experience (the good, the bad…
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DIY Custom Mudroom- Phase 2 Renovation Plans
Today I am sharing the details of my first major DIY home improvement project of 2019. Photos can be quite deceiving, my friends. Case in point? The DIY custom mudroom reveal…
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DIY Front Door Makeover with Gel Stain
I have officially returned from my holiday sabbatical with a cost-effective front door transformation tutorial. Today, I am going to show you how to make a painted exterior door look…
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The DIY Window Hack that Saved Me Thousands
I know what you are probably thinking… The title of this post sounds too freakin’ good to be true- a little clickbait-ish….right? Well… it’s not! You should know by now,…
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How to Paint Over a Chipped Garage Door
Today, I am going to show you how my husband transformed our unsightly garage door for under $40. Much to my dismay, my home improvement journey has temporarily taken a…
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My Milk Painted Kitchen Cabinets – One Year Later
Sorry for going MIA on you guys last week, but I was living it up in New York City- celebrating with Better Homes and Gardens for the annual Stylemaker honor….
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My Painted Brick Fireplace 3 Years Later – A Cautionary Tale
If you have ever considered painting your brick fireplace white, I highly encourage you to read today’s cautionary tale. In this post, I am going to give you an honest…
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How to Frame a Refrigerator that is too Wide for Opening
The longer I study interior design, the more I notice myself forming obsessive resentments over inanimate objects. Case in point: refrigerators that are too effing big for a space and/or…
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DIY Natural Wood Alcove Shelving
Continuing on with my “dog days of summer slump”, I have yet to muster up the strength or energy for another major home improvement project since completing my Modern Farmhouse…
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My Luxury Vinyl Tile – A Three Month Follow-up
Remember how I installed click and lock, vinyl flooring over existing ceramic tiles in my kitchen a few months back? If you missed the original tutorial, you can click here…
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Roman’s Big Boy Boho Modern Room Reveal
Well it only took an entire freaking month, but I am relieved to finally be sharing the reveal of Roman’s “big boy”, Boho-Modern room with you today. If you are…
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Vinyl Flooring Installation the Easy Way
As much as I like to b*tch about technology overtaking society, I sure do love when I find a game-changing advancement in the home improvement sector. Case in point?….luxury vinyl…
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Laundry Room Closet Makeover on the Cheap
Today I am sharing the reveal of my laundry room closet makeover along with a few hacks to elevate any mudroom on a budget. Those of you who read my…
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My Milk Paint Cabinets – 6 Month Follow-up
Back in October, I decided to paint my kitchen island with milk paint, and it truly was the easiest experience I have ever had painting cabinets. I am sure some…
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DIY Powder Room Makeover Reveal
I am so glad the time has finally come, friends. Today I get to share the reveal of my DIY, budget-friendly powder room re-do. For a full list of decor…
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DIY Floating Bathroom Vanity
Today I am giving you a little sneak peek of my powder room progress by sharing this DIY floating vanity tutorial. While I wish I was sharing the full reveal…
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Fastest Way to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: The Ultimate Hack
Looking for the fastest and easiest way to paint your kitchen cabinets? I have the ultimate hack to share with you today. From first hand experience, I know the traditional…
