DIY Projects

For those of you familiar with my blog, you probably know the foundation of this site originates from me selling my new construction home for a fixer upper ( you newbies …

For the longest time, I have wanted to display a gallery wall in the hallway of my home. I love the idea of displaying a little piece of my family’s …

So I know it’s October and I should be gracing you with fall inspiration posts and Halloween crafts, but I have to keep it real…. Ya’ll know I am not …

If I ever took the time to devise an inventory of worst home decor ideas ever, I think white floor grout would be close to the top of that list …

Ok guys… I feel like I am failing at life right now. With all of the false labor I have experienced within the past few weeks, I was hoping I …

This weekend, my husband and I were able to make some progress on the “moffice”, otherwise known as a multi-functional space that serves as a mudroom and office. My husband …

Not only do kitchen cabinets play a vital role in the functionality of your home, they actually impose a major impact on your kitchen’s appearance.  In case you have been living …

As I approach the one year anniversary of living in my first fixer upper, I wanted to share some tidbits of wisdom I have learned so far. For those of …

The very first time I envisioned our living room, I knew I wanted our flat screen mounted to the brick fireplace. I wanted one focal point, and placing the television …

Looking for a way to cover those outdated, popcorn ceilings while also adding character to your room?  You can install beadboard planking directly on top of your textured ceilings. This …

I am so happy to finally share with you my barn door DIY for replacing boring bi-fold doors . Built for my pantry, I would have loved a true barn door on …

Let me tell ya’ll about the time I painted the cultured marble countertops in my bathroom. You see, my bathroom countertops were a lovely, 1980’s beige- almond color. I begged my husband …

Looking to add some warm, rustic vibes to your brick fireplace? A wood beam mantel is a great place to start. This DIY mantel makeover took only about 2 hours …

New Year’s day 2015, my husband and I decided to place a contingency offer on a run-down ranch home. Reality quickly set in….in order to get our fixer upper, we …

With outdated hardware and a yellow-ish finish, all of my bathroom vanities needed a makeover.Seeing what an ordeal it was to paint my kitchen cabinets with oil paint, however, I was looking for an …

My hallway bathroom was the first of three bathrooms we transformed. This DIY makeover was completed under $800. We tiled the floors with faux marble tile (grey grout), painted the …

When I came across an image of a black door on Pinterest, a lightbulb went off in my head. You see, I had been contemplating if I should replace a dingy, white …

Although the kitchen has come a long way, it is still a room in progress. I had so many great plans for the space, but a nagging little pain called …

In terms of design, the dining room has been one of the biggest challenges. I tweak and tweak, and something always seems off. As of lately,  I think I am …

While I have plenty of DIY projects to share with you, I wanted to start with my brick fireplace makeover. One of the most popular questions I get from family …