Expanding Our Kitchen Wall Storage with Ikea
Ikea Wall Storage in the Kitchen I tried the Ikea Hulatar wall rail system offering a perfect way to expand…
DIY arch over our mantel mirror
Easy update to our fireplace mirror Modifying a built-in, oversized mirror can be as easy as adding a wood overlay….
$95 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
$95 Kitchen Refresh With Paint At the time I posted this, our kitchen “remodel” (aka: paint supplies) cost $95! Now…
wallpaper stairwell feature wall
Stairwell walls can be tricky to upgrade since they consist of awkward angles, tall ceilings and are often a heavy…
Two Year House Anniversary Tour!
Two years ago today we moved our family 200 miles to this cute, historic little town in Southern Ohio. You…
Feature Wall in Our Bedroom
A simple master bedroom feature wall changed this embarrassing “before” into a room we are starting to love. Downsizing our…
Before & After: Guest Bath REVEAL!
It’s reveal day for our rustic elegant guest bath makeover! It’s so nice to finally upgrade this space for our…
Dark + Moody Mantel Makeover
Happy almost Valentine’s Day! I’ve had a “hot date” with my fireplace these last few weeks because of the extreme…
How to Age Galvanized Metal Quickly
This post contains affiliate links How to Age Galvanized Metal Quickly Without harsh chemicals I am still in love with…
Modern Classic Foyer Design Plan
I can’t wait to tell you about a few home improvement and decorating projects that I’ll finally be tackling this…
Home Staging Tips & Tricks
I am not a professional home stager, so this project represents my very first time staging a house! Recently I…
Photography Tips (from a non-photographer)
I’ll be the first to admit that my photography skills are truly a work in progress. Even though I blog,…
12 Ideas to Make Your Kitchen Look Spectacular
Painting Kitchen Cabinets + 12 Embellishment Ideas Read more about our kitchen project: How to Prep Your Cabinets // Kitchen…
DIY Faux Leaded Glass
DIY Faux Leaded Glass Cabinets I loved the look of old painted cabinets, and pony walls (half walls) with pass-through built-in…
How to Eliminate Wood Grain on Your Cabinets
Porous, grainy oak cabinets can be one of the most difficult types of wood to paint. Trust me — we…
Kitchen Island ButcherBlock Countertops
As with most kitchen islands, our island sits right in the middle of our home. We suffered a serious case…
Ikea Ektorp Line is Discontinued
This post was originally named “5 Reasons to LOVE Ektorp Couches”. But in the fall of 2020 the line was…
Repainting & Adding Trim on Our Kitchen Cabinets
We’ve experienced a few “lessons learned” with our DIY budget kitchen remodel. I started this project years ago. Back during…
Driftwood Stain That’s DURABLE!
Apply a do-it-yourself driftwood finish on new pine furniture with a topcoat that is super durable and will last for…
No-Hammer, No-Nails Gallery Wall Tips
An easy gallery wall tutorial that lets you skip the hammer and nails. Three years ago we finished our wainscoting…