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  • The Biggest Project I’ve Ever Done.

    The Biggest Project I’ve Ever Done.

    Hi Friends, The year was 2024 when we decided to take a sledgehammer (among other things) to our kitchen, dining and entryway. This was the view from our front door the day that we moved in. This little 8 foot tall wall separated our entry from our kitchen and dining room. Well, it was technically… Read more

  • Guest Bath, But Make It Like a Hotel.

    Guest Bath, But Make It Like a Hotel.

    Hi Friends, Last year we took our main level bath and turned it into a laundry room/mud room. But it turns out going upstairs every time you need to use the bathroom isn’t a trend that’s catching on anytime soon. Good thing we had a MASSIVE bedroom across the hall that we could steal some… Read more

  • The Best Tools to Nail Your Weekend Paint Project.

    The Best Tools to Nail Your Weekend Paint Project.

    Hi Friends, Over the years I have done a multitude of paint projects from walls, to trim and doors. It’s my favorite low cost way to make a large impact on your home aesthetic. No matter what I’m tackling, I always want to make things easier on myself while still achieving a professional look finish.… Read more

  • How To Update Your Interior Doors.

    How To Update Your Interior Doors.

    Hi Friends, Today I’m talking about a three ways that I have updated the interior doors in our homes. The first, easiest and most inexpensive way is to just paint them! When I gave our master bath a temporary facelift, I included the door by painting it and the existing trim with a coat of… Read more

  • Custom Large Scale Wall Art.

    Custom Large Scale Wall Art.

    Hi Friends,  Awhile back I decided it was finally time to do something about the gaping blank wall in our living room behind the sofa. We moved in September 2021 and kind of decided to let things be until our new sofa arrived. We ordered custom so it took few months to make and ship.… Read more

  • It’s Kismet – A Door Story.

    It’s Kismet – A Door Story.

    Hi Friends, The best DIY’s come with a killer backstory, and this one is my favorite story to date. A couple years ago when we first started house hunting, we came across this house that wasn’t actually for sale. It was a rental listing, but times were crazy so we asked if maybe they would… Read more