Black Front Door Paint: My Lessons Learned
Black front doors are like having a little black dress in your closet. It’s classic and it dresses up your…
Paint Guide For Your Whole Home
Paint is a tough decision for many people. Today I’m sharing my paint color palette including photos and links to…
$95 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
$95 Kitchen Refresh With Paint At the time I posted this, our kitchen “remodel” (aka: paint supplies) cost $95! Now…
How to Paint Stair Railings
Painted stair railings instantly upgrades your home’s aesthetic and adds significant value. I have painted stair railings in two of…
Black Interior Doors: BEST Paints to Use
Black interior doors are an eye-catching upgrade for your home. However, choosing the right paint is so important! We sold…
DIY Wainscoting Step-By-Step Guide!
Wainscoting is my favorite architectural element in a home. Whether you are building a new home or in the market…
6 Tips: How To Prioritize Your Home Improvement Projects
It was around this time of year several years ago that I had just torn down my holiday decor and…
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 Valentine’s Day! I’ve had a “hot date” with my fireplace these last few weeks because of the extreme cold…
Best DIY Blog Moments of 2018
If I could share one lesson that I learned in 2018, it would be this: pursuing a peaceful life sometimes…
Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets
This isn’t our first rodeo with a budget kitchen remodel – thanks to paint. Our previous home’s white painted kitchen…
Why You Should Add Interior Millwork in Your Home
We are huge fans of creating a classically styled home that transcends time and survives ever-evolving trends. This is one…
Week 3: $155 Left and Choosing Paint Colors
Welcome to week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and they don’t call it a challenge for nothing. Staying on…
Guest Bedroom (BEFORE) at a $500 Budget
The One Room Challenge™ is an exciting and challenging DIY and home decorating event that provides and encouragement to anyone that…
DIY ideas that pay off when you’re ready to sell
In this post I’ll share real numbers of our home renovation’s value before-and-after our budget home improvement projects, answering the…
Powder Room in Foyer
This week I updated three bathrooms. Yes, you read that right…3 bathrooms all in one week! So today I’ll share…
8 Ways To Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger Instantly
While small homes and tiny rooms are trendy and a great choice for many, some of us live very big…
My Love for High-Contrast Interiors
I’ve learned that opposites truly do attract and make a room dramatic and appealing. My love for dark walls was…
DIY (Reversible!) Cathedral Window Frame
Lots of people have asked us if we have a pattern to make these windows. Now we do! We’ve made…
How to Paint a Stone Fireplace
Paint has always been my friend when it comes to giving my house a fresh, new look. When I built…