I think the first thing many homeowners think needs to happen with a dated kitchen remodel is a change of cabinets. First, let’s start with a bit of a perspective adjustment… oak or wood cabinets need not be removed or painted. They are trending back in, and that makes it so much easier to update…
Easy Seasonal Plate Decor
I always love finishing up a project that’s been hanging around for a while. And I just finished not one, but two of those puppies! It’s been well more than a year since I bought these pretty scalloped plates to hang in my kitchen, and I just got them up. The sad thing is, it…
DIY Cut Words With Free Templates
So while trying to find something to hang on that empty little porch wall, I kept seeing these cute cut words. I really wanted to give them a try. My first thought was “yum” for the kitchen, but then I had a better idea courtesy of my sister. She wanted to stage a flip house…
Easy Modern Address Plaque
Who’s up for an easy project today?! At the skinny house, we had this blank wall on the porch that needed a little something… perhaps a welcome sign or an address plaque. I had already picked up the address numbers, but honestly, with only 2 numbers in the address, I just felt like it wouldn’t…
Fixer-Upper Inspired X-Light
This light is featured in my Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide, along with other ideas for creating your own lamps and how to work with fixtures. So if you’re a fan of Fixer Upper, I’m sure you’ve seen this house. These lights immediately catch your eye and make a statement in this kitchen. So make your…
The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide
Welcome to the Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide! Lighting often goes overlooked as an easy way to update the look of a room… maybe it’s the cost, since lighting can go as high as the stars price-wise, or maybe it’s a an assumption that you would need to call in an electrician… whatever it is, overlook no…
The Boardwalk Bench
While riding our bikes down the boardwalk on a beautiful spring day, I couldn’t help but look at the boards themselves and think about all the character in them. The happy beach goers, the dropped ice cream cones, battering storms, and long spans of peace against the crash of the ocean. I was thinking how…
Skinny House Reveal
Writing this post is like a victory dance for me! We’ve crossed the finish line and are ready to list. And I’m ready to share! Enjoy! Front Porch A little foliage, a new light, and a new front door color and hardware go a long way. I added the address plaque to bring out the…
Flip House Update: The Home Stretch
I’m sorry this is a little late! I’ve been MIA lately while pushing to get this house on the market. We aren’t there yet, but soooo close! The little loose ends right before market time are always tough to tie up. For example, the doorbell in the first pic 🙂 But we are almost there. Almost. Here’s…
DIY Fretwork Pendant or Table Lamp
This light is part of The Ultimate DIY lighting guide. For more great DIY ideas, check it out here! I started this piece as a table lamp some 8 months ago! But my sample piece was large and I couldn’t find the right shade. I wanted to scale it down, but I just didn’t get…
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