How To: Install an Electrical Box for a Wall Sconce Light
Longing for the custom look of hardwired wall sconces, but don’t have the extra dough to shell out on an electrician? If you aren’t easily intimidated, you may be able…
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My Painted Bathtub 5 Years Later
Is bath tub refinishing really worth it? Can you honestly paint a fiberglass jacuzzi tub and expect the finish to last for years to come? In this post, I am…
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My Painted Faucet: One Year Later
One year ago, using a special paint, I hand-painted my bathtub faucet and handles matte black. In this post, I am sharing how they have held up so far. Throughout…
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My Floating Hardwood Floors: A Three Month Follow-Up
Three months ago, I installed Floorté Hardwood Series planks directly over my existing tile and solid wood floors (without any demo!). Today, I am going to give a three month…
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The Easiest Way to Paint a Mirror Frame
Do you have an over-sized mirror you would like to paint, but are physically unable to relocate it outside for spray paint application? Well..I have the perfect hack for you…
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DIY Bath Tub Skirt for Under $25
So right before the world went to hell in a handbasket, I proudly revealed to you the dramatic transformation of my 1980’s bathroom remodel (you can read that post here)….
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My DIY Wood Floating Vanity- 2 Years Later
While I was really hoping to have my living room makeover complete and ready to share with you guys this week, unfortunately, I am still waiting for a few key…
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How To Install Floating Hardwood Directly Over Existing Flooring
Longing for new hardwood flooring in your home, but not ready to tackle the hassle and expense which inevitably comes with the demolition or refinishing of your existing wood flooring?…
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How To Repurpose Metal Containers for a Small Space Garden
While many of us swoon over visions of quintessential farmhouse living- with acres of sprawling, country land for outdoor play and gardening- not all of us are fortunate enough to…
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DIY Sliding Barn Door to Replace Bi-Fold Closet Doors
Two months ago, before all hell broke loose, my husband and I were facing a list of some pretty major home improvement projects to tackle. Well… Now that our home…
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10 Easy Yet Unique DIY Projects to Tackle While You Are Stuck at Home
My oh my….how life can change so drastically within the course of just a few days. Settling from the aftermath of fear and panic that spontaneously ensued last Thursday- beginning…
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My Painted Kitchen Cabinets- 5 Years Later
I find it truly hard to believe, but as of last month, my husband and I have been remodeling our fixer upper home for five years now. And man…what a…
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Reveal: Boho Farmhouse Master Bathroom Remodel
It may sound odd to admit, but I think I could totally stay locked away in my new master bathroom for hours on end. After five full years of wishing,…
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DIY Faucet Transformation for Under $15
Can you paint a faucet? Find out in this week’s DIY post! Here at the Van Slyke residence, our master bathroom remodel is coming along beautifully (we are so close…
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How To: Upholster a Banquette Dining Bench on the Cheap
Remember the DIY Built-in dining bench tutorial I shared several weeks ago? Well in that post, I promised to also share how I upholstered the top of the banquette bench….
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My Gel Stained Front Doors: One Year Follow-up Review
In a mad dash to elevate the curb appeal of my home in time for the holidays, last November, I gel stained my front exterior doors. Today, I am giving…
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DIY Built-In Dining Bench with Storage
What now seems like freakin’ ages ago, I announced my plans for a complete dining room re-configuration (to see that original post, you can click here). Well…I am thrilled to…
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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….
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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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DIY Butler Pantry Reveal for Under $650
I cannot believe the day has actually arrived, but I am elated to announce that my DIY butler pantry build is finally complete! Beginning to doubt that this project would…
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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:…
