DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
23 years ago we moved into the only home we’ve ever owned. At the time we were sick of boring cream or white walls in apartments and rental houses. One thing you probably know about me if you’ve followed our DIY journey very long…I LOVE COLOR! Actually, I do really love the way others use white as a backdrop for… Read More
One of the blessings of homeschooling my children for the last 20 years is that we do so many things together, including walking around our neighborhood (counts as P.E.!) My youngest son has become quite the little treasure sniffer outer (that’s the official term, you know!) He loves for us to walk around the block (or a few blocks) on Monday… Read More
The post Wood Deck Restoration with Behr Premium DeckOver® was sponsored by Behr Paint but my DIY hubby and I loved this product! Shortly after we moved into our home 23 years ago my DIY hubby built the lower deck by our back door and then the upper deck around our large tree. Oh, the stories this deck could tell!… Read More
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape Brand Painter’s Tape for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My DIY hubby is a painting contractor for his day job. He has shared many painting tips on the blog such as how to care for your brushes, avoiding a paint can mess and helpful tips on painting kitchen… Read More
Have I told y’all how somewhat spontaneous our DIY projects seem to be? I lie in wait for an opportunity for my DIY hubby to take a break in his schedule or…… I wait for the spirit to rise up in him to tackle my next honey do project. When he says go I better be ready to go! Actually,… Read More
Here’s a new painting basics tip from my DIY hubby (who also happens to be a professional painting contractor!) From Tim: This tip is actually called “setting your roller/brush” and is something you may have never heard of or even thought about doing. Let me tell you the benefits first and then we can move into the how-to. When beginning your… Read More
My DIY hubby Tim and I have been on a roll since the first of the year. First of all, we reorganized and cleaned out the storage building where our Christmas decorations are stored. Then we (mostly me) started in on my craft room makeover (see my inspiration here). I didn’t even finish that project before we started in… Read More
I am so excited to have my DIY hubby share some painting basics with my readers. Y’all, I told him to write like he was explaining it to me. You know, simple. No big words allowed. Painting 101: How to Care for Your Brushes From Tim: One of the most time consuming elements of a painting project is clean… Read More
Our prompt as a Behr DIY Expert this month was fresh starts for the New Year, and you’ll love this tutorial from my DIY hubby with tips on painting an accent wall! Our oldest daughter Rachel and her husband Donny live about 45 minutes away from us (which is way too far, by the way!) They have been married for… Read More