In today’s post, I am sharing four instances, during my home renovation, where cutting corners (and ultimately being a cheapskate) proved to be disastrous. By sharing my cautionary tales, my…
Awkward, blank space in your kitchen or dining nook that you are stumped on how to decorate? Perhaps you should consider a multifunctional piece like a storage bench. In this…
With Spring in full bloom, it’s time to head outside and show the exterior of our homes some love. In this DIY tutorial, I am sharing a cheap and simple…
Two years ago, my husband built Shaker style cabinets in our butler’s pantry, right off of our kitchen, for under $200. In this honest review, I am sharing how they…
A few years ago, I purchased my first ever real plant baby – a fiddle leaf fig tree to be exact. Watching that little sapling develop into a show-stopper of…
In celebration of my six year home-versary, I thought I would share with you an updated “before and after” tour of my 1980’s fixer upper… My oh my! Time truly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)….
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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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