Flip Houses

The Anatomy of Purchasing a Foreclosure at Auction

"I hated that one!" -my GC, referring to the house I was about to buy... It's been an exciting week…

10 years ago

Faux Shiplap Tips

I've long wanted to install some faux shiplap... you know, horizontal strips of plywood tacked to the wall t mimic…

10 years ago

Easy and Cheap Big Wall Art

  During the staging process at the house of plaid,  I purchased decor pieces somewhat randomly.  I knew I wouldn't be…

10 years ago

The Luan Saga – A Glimpse into Flipping Houses & Being a Mom!

If you ask my kids, "Lowe's" rhymes with "woes" for good reason.  As soon as I mention the name, they…

10 years ago

7 Mistakes to Avoid when Glass Drilling

While making my farmhouse light fixture, I tried drilling through glass for the first time, and it was kind of…

10 years ago

$30 Cedar Planter with X Trellis

If you're looking for a quick curb appeal boost, this could be it!  We had our hands largely tied with…

10 years ago

Butcherblock Coffee and End Tables

  On my last trip to IKEA, I went armed with a list of staging items I needed for the…

10 years ago

Part 2: Plaid No More!

In case you missed the first part of the reveal, check it out here!  I just had too many pictures…

10 years ago

Plaid No More! Project House Wrap-Up

In the midst of the cleaning, finishing and staging flurry of the last couple of weeks, I had a chat…

10 years ago

Staging Plan

Selling an empty house is a challenge - that's certainly not a new revelation.  There have been entire TV series…

10 years ago