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How to Design a Room Around an Inspiration Piece

How to Design a Room Around an Inspiration Piece

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

Learn how to design a room by choosing an inspiration piece and using texture, colors and theme as the starting place for an entire room makeover.     How many of you loved the home design show Fixer Upper? Seriously, who didn’t? A well deserving family or individual chooses one of three homes for an amazing husband and wife team to… Read More

Filed Under: family, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

How to Make a Small Bathroom Look Larger

How to Make a Small Bathroom Look Larger

By Marty Walden · 17 Comments

Are you struggling with an ugly bathroom with little storage space? These 7 tips will show you how to make a small bathroom look larger AND more beautiful! When you live in a small home with a big family you have to learn to be a little creative with storage. At the busiest time in our lives, there were 5… Read More

Filed Under: bathroom, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office

How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office

By Marty Walden · 16 Comments

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithPilot #PowerToThePen #CollectiveBias Work from home but no space for an office? Learn how to turn a closet into a home office (plus all the details on the craft room organization!) (Check out my video tour at the end of this post!)… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Declutter, Home Projects, Organization, Popular Posts, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

Small Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel (reveal + details!)

Small Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel (reveal + details!)

By Marty Walden · 39 Comments

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

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, Popular Posts, Room Makeovers

Shopping for New Furniture: 5 Money Saving Tips!

Shopping for New Furniture: 5 Money Saving Tips!

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

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

Filed Under: home decor, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

How to Paint Over Dark Walls

How to Paint Over Dark Walls

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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

Filed Under: Home Projects, Painting Tips, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

How to Remodel a Ranch Style Kitchen [Before and After]

How to Remodel a Ranch Style Kitchen [Before and After]

By Marty Walden · 20 Comments

Stunning before and after pictures show how to remodel a ranch style kitchen by taking out a load bearing wall and creating a new open space. Home is more than just a place to lay your head. More than colors on a wall filled with pretty pictures. Home is the place where love lives, where the people who greet you… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, kitchen, Popular Posts, Room Makeovers

How to Build a Sliding Barn Door (with pet door)

How to Build a Sliding Barn Door (with pet door)

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Learn how to build a sliding barn door (complete with a pet door!) with this step by step tutorial. Using repurposed wood from an old farm building, this DIY project instantly adds rustic charm to any home! When my husband and I made the ginormous decision to take down the wall between our kitchen and living room and gut the kitchen… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, repurposing, Room Makeovers

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware [New Guide]

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware [New Guide]

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Disclosure: D. Lawless Hardware sponsored this post on How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware but all opinions are my own. Learn how to choose kitchen cabinet hardware whether you’re designing a kitchen from scratch or just upgrading, with tips on finish, size and style. Are you a big picture person? Do you think in broad strokes, with the finished portrait as… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, kitchen, Room Makeovers

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