In Between Chaos

Bath Renovations – Saving Money with Tile and Mud Bed Removal

Marianne — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:26:28 +0000

I mentioned in my first post about our Primary Bath Reno that the idea of demolition wasn’t one that had occurred to me at first. As we sat in a holding pattern with the shower un-usable and waiting for availability of our tile installer, I knew I could begin demo without too much of a...

The Rough Ranch Reveal

Marianne — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:18:20 +0000

It’s here! One of my favorite parts of flipping… being able to walk through the house when it’s all done and ready for its first potential buyers. Others may have thought we were crazy to get this one, but I am so happy with the results. Exterior This poor little house just needed some love...

Caulk Like a Pro

Marianne — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Follow these easy tips to caulk like a pro and take your trim work and woodworking to the next level

The Cliffhanger Finale

Marianne — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:02:57 +0000

Check out part 1 of the Cliffhanger Finale! We refreshed a classic 90s colonial into a timeless, welcoming home.

Achieving a Natural, Raw Wood Finish

Marianne — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:13:27 +0000

How to strip wood and achieve a natural, raw wood finish without whitewashing or paint

Wood Island from Old Stock Cabinets

Marianne — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:02:26 +0000

I love a really nice, wood, furniture-type island. They make a kitchen feel warmer and homier to me. The cost, though… the cost can be sky-high. When planning the kitchen for the Plain Jane, I didn’t want to have an all white kitchen, but I was also stuck in a stock-cabinet budget. So I decided...

Flippin’ Friday: Coming Together

Marianne — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:06:11 +0000

Happy Friday folks! Somehow it is November, and I’m feeling the crunch. In addition to all of the Christmas activities, this time of year also brings my two girls’ birthdays. We have two exciting weddings to attend and my parents’ 50th anniversary to celebrate! These are all wonderful things; I’m feeling super blessed. But nonetheless,...

DIY Furniture Legs & My New Favorite Tool

Marianne — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:05:40 +0000

DIY furniture legs and bar pulls on an IKEA rast hack.

Bar Pulls

Marianne — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:00:05 +0000

Make a statement with your own custom bar pulls - at a budget price!

Patterned Tile Wall Mirror

Marianne — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:20:28 +0000

Oh hey guys, remember me? I promise I did not forget you, I just took a bit of an unplanned hiatus 🙂 After getting the Split on the market, I switched into focusing on my own house and had lots of gardening plans… and now suddenly it is summer break! Yikes! The great news is,...