DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
This DIY tutorial explains how to make a window table for the rustic look for practically nothing. Great furniture idea for the repurposed shabby chic look. You know how it is. You’re hiding in the minivan and really don’t want to talk to anyone because your hair’s a mess and you haven’t changed out of yoga pants in three days…. Read More
Disclosure: I was compensated by BEHR Paint but the opinions are all mine. I was going to title this post “What if the Painter’s Wife Chooses the Wrong Color?” but I decided that was a wee bit long. If you don’t know by now, I’m married to a painting contractor. We’ve been married a long time. As in A LONG… Read More
Is organization a struggle for you? Do you live out of your car? Or maybe you have kids? If so, I have 5 helpful tips for organizing your car! Often our vehicle is a reflection of our lives, filled to the brim with people and their “stuff!” Since it’s often easier to do these unpleasant tasks in short amounts of time, let… Read More
This detailed tutorial on how to replace a kitchen faucet includes practical tips and step by step instructions from a DIY homeowner and blogger. A humorous look at an unpleasant but necessary task includes what to do and what NOT to do! Disclosure: I was provided with product from Pfister but all opinions are my own. When we found… Read More
Disclosure: I was provided with product from Westside Wholesale but all opinions are my own. It’s the start of a new year and I’m excited to share with you just a teeny sneak peek of our kitchen makeover. When we found out that my DIY hubby was going to have rotator cuff surgery in December, miss work for six… Read More
Even an ordinary homeowner can stain your wood deck with these practical tips and product recommendations from a professional painting contractor. Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own. I hope you’ve enjoyed following along on our journey as we’ve updated our 1950’s ranch home with a deck on the front. If you haven’t… Read More
Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own. When my DIY hubby and I decided to tackle our master bedroom makeover I had to do some convincing so that he would let me paint the furniture. It’s not necessarily that Tim doesn’t like painted furniture. He just sees one more thing on his “honey… Read More
Disclosure: I was provided with product from Behr Paint but the opinions are all my own. When you have a dad who is a painting contractor and handyman and you move into a new house, you are hopeful that your dad will do a few “little” projects for you. And if your mom is a blogger who writes about all… Read More
This room went from drab to fab with a gray and coral bedroom makeover! Complete with DIY projects and a tight budget this room has it all! The day is finally here! Begun back in February, I’m finally finished and able to show all the details of our gray and coral bedroom makeover! Desperately in need of reviving and updating, this… Read More