How to Make Barn Wood From New Boards When renovating my office, I wanted my office to have barn wood. The cost of buying barn wood and the thought of it not covering well, had us decide to make our own barn wood from new boards for an old barn wood look. I’ll walk you […]
how to make a farmhouse spice rack
how to make a farmhouse spice rack I didn’t realize how many spices I had until it took up a good amount of counter space outside of the spice racks I had. I decided to convert a couple old drawers I had purchased at a local Restore and make a farmhouse spice rack. It was […]
How to Make Your Own Farmhouse Medicine Cabinet
Nothing tries your patience more than renovations with your spouse. My husband and I have been remodeling our 1870s house. We have only completed both bathrooms in 2 years. They take a lot of time (and money). I would never recommend renovating the most expensive rooms first. We had to because we didn’t have a […]
Easy faux paint some texture on your wall
When we built our house, I really wanted to faux paint the basement. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to do, once I figured it out. I read books on how to do it and I did it wrong (see below). But once I did it right, I found it very easy and beautiful. […]
DIY Project fixing sunken brick pavers
We installed brick pavers on the approach to our house. After a few years, they started to sink by the doorway of the house. When we installed them, we did everything right, compacting down the sand, making it level. I did notice a snack hole on either side of the sidewalk, so I suspect that […]
7 inexpensive ways to spruce up your kitchen
Remodeling and updating a kitchen can be crazy expensive. It can make you feel that you cannot even start the remodeling process because you don’t have the budget. Below are my kitchen update tips on how you can spruce up your kitchen, while you save for the remodel or complete overhaul. This is my […]
How to Paint a Metal Door to Look Like Wood: Tips and Tricks
Paint Metal Doors If you’re looking for a way to add some extra curb appeal to your home, consider painting your metal door to look like wood. It can be a challenging project, but with the right tips and tricks it can be done fairly easily. I will share with you how to use gel […]
When it rains, it pours into your basement: tips to prevent leaks
Having water in your basement is not something anyone wants. We have had our share of basement leaks to fix. We have struggled with this since we bought our home and have made some strides in the right direction and have some tips to help you figure out what to do to keep your basement […]
9+ Tips for Hanging Drywall Easier
We did a lot of renovations on our first house after it was built. We learned and made all the mistakes on that house. Now we feel we {sorta} like we know what we are doing when it comes to remodeling. Here are our hanging drywall tips. Keep in mind, not all walls are level […]
5+ Tips to Survive Bathroom Remodel
So sometime in the 60s the bathroom was put in our 1870s home with that gorgeous blue tub and matching wall sink . A second bathroom was put upstairs with a shower more recenlty. Since we moved in last year, I refuse to use the ‘well used’ tub. We agreed we should remodel the bathroom. […]
Tips for Hiring a Contractor for Home Repairs
Hiring a Contractor When we bought our old house, I knew it was going to be a lot of work and there was work we would not be able to do ourselves. This meant that we would need to hiring a contractor to help with the work. Even before buying this house, I have worked […]
