DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
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A professional painter shares his secrets on how to paint a room, with great tips for the beginner wanting to save time and money! I love to create something beautiful out of other people’s roadside castoffs or yard sale bargains. But paint an entire room? Not so much! When we moved into our home 28 years ago I was assigned the… Read More
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Create your own farmhouse decor with this stamped books DIY tutorial using cheap paperback books, chalk paint and rubber stamps. Do you want an authentic, one of-a-kind home? Me, too! Have you run out of original ideas? Yep, same here! Sometimes there’s a crafty DIY project that appears EVERYONE has done to death. Know what, though? It doesn’t matter! If… Read More
Easy instructions for building a DIY floating mantel out of reclaimed barn wood. Perfect for the rustic, repurposed look that’s so popular! If you’ve read my blog for more than five minutes you know I’m not a decorator, designer or any other “d” words! Yet somehow I’m learning to create a treasured home, one day, one area at a time…. Read More
This must have list of top 10 yard sale bargains will save you thousands with all the tips you need on what to shop for at yard and garage sales, thrift stores and craigslist! Want to create a beautiful home but you’re short on money and time? Maybe you think staying at home with the kids isn’t possible because there… Read More
You will not believe this before and after of a small farmhouse bathroom remodel. Extra space was added by opening up the shower and using a DIY dresser turned vanity. This post has been a long time in coming, my friends. A looooonnnng time. I promise I’m not exaggerating. We finished our kitchen remodel (took down a wall and gutted… Read More
Disclosure: I received products from Rooms To Go but all opinions in this post are my own! These 5 money saving tips for shopping for new furniture will not only help you stay within your budget but make sure you get the best possible products! Do you dream of new furniture for your home but are lost as to where… Read More
These smart organization ideas for small spaces include 5 ways to make the best of your space by using clever and inexpensive storage options. One of the things I hear most from my readers is that you want a home that is both beautiful and functional. But how do you achieve that when there’s stuff everywhere? Even if you… Read More
Overwhelmed by all your stuff? These top 5 secrets for decluttering sentimental items will bring you one step closer to an organized home and life! When I was a newlywed bride I began clipping pictures out of decorating magazines to create my dream home. I excitedly cut and pasted the pictures onto notebook pages and watched excitedly as a scrapbook… Read More
A professional painter shares tips on how to paint over dark walls in your home including preparation, product and how to do it the right way! For much of my 32-year marriage I was a bright color girl in my home decor. I think I spent so many years in college and early work life in bland rooms with cream… Read More
