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Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Create an organized and thrifty home office nook in your home with these simple tips on organizing your office space, time AND your life! It seems everyone wants to work from home these days. Ah, the luxury. Leisurely mornings, cup of coffee in one hand, checking emails on the cell phone with the other. Checking off to do lists with… Read More

Filed Under: Declutter, Home Projects, Organization, Room Makeovers

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Learn how to build industrial pipe shelves and make brand new wood look old and distressed with these step by step instructions and tips. My readers tell me all the time they struggle with a couple of different universal themes: lack of money and creative ideas! Can you relate? I sure can! From my early childhood days mixing mud pies… Read More

Filed Under: decorating, handyman, home decor, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

DIY Bulletin Board for Your Home Office

DIY Bulletin Board for Your Home Office

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyGo2Pen #CollectiveBias Carve out a space in your small home office nook for an easy DIY bulletin board using scrapbook paper, chalkboard paint and your creativity! Do you scroll through Pinterest and look at everyone else’s DIY projects and say, “I could never… Read More

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

Inexpensive DIY Beach Decor Ideas and Small Bedroom Reveal

Inexpensive DIY Beach Decor Ideas and Small Bedroom Reveal

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

Create a soothing coastal bedroom retreat with these inexpensive DIY beach decor ideas including a plank wall and yard sale treasures! I’ve shown bits and pieces of this room over the last several months but I haven’t ever done a full “reveal” or answered some of the reader questions I’ve received. There’s a bit of a complicated story behind this… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, Home Projects, Lifestyle, Room Makeovers

How to DIY Plank Walls with Chalk Paint

How to DIY Plank Walls with Chalk Paint

By Marty Walden · 31 Comments

Let me show you how to DIY plank walls with chalk paint because they’re not only drop dead GORGEOUS but they cost under $100! Sometimes when we’re unhappy with our home we feel like we have to completely start over. Go back to the drawing board. Make a huge change, start from a fresh slate. Can you relate? I totally understand… Read More

Filed Under: Chalk Paint Ideas, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips, Room Makeovers

Set Up a Temporary Kitchen During a Remodel

Set Up a Temporary Kitchen During a Remodel

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Kitchen torn apart? Everything you need to know to set up a temporary kitchen during a remodel plus tons of practical tips for surviving the process! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience.  Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Do you gaze longingly at the beautiful homes on Pinterest or watch the amazing transformations on Fixer Upper and think, “if… Read More

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

4 Home Remodeling Tips for You and Your Dog

4 Home Remodeling Tips for You and Your Dog

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Disclosure: The post 4 Home Remodeling Tips for You and Your Dog has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FeedDogsPurina #CollectiveBias These home remodeling tips for you and your dog will help you plan your next big project and keep both you and your dog safe and happy during construction! When my husband… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, kitchen, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

5 Practical Tips on How to Choose Flooring for Your Home

5 Practical Tips on How to Choose Flooring for Your Home

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

The post How to Choose Flooring for Your Home was sponsored by Golden Select but all opinions are my own. If you’ve been following along with our kitchen remodel (read about the conversation that started it all and how to save thousands on any big home improvement project) you’ve seen some pretty ugly pictures of our 1950’s ranch style home.  The original “honey do list” that… Read More

Filed Under: Favorite Posts, Home Projects, kitchen, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

How to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

How to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

These practical tips and advice on how to save money on a kitchen remodel will save you both time AND money as you prepare for this big project! We all want to save money, right? I’m the queen of pinching pennies, but you already know that don’t you? Remember the time I used an old step ladder for a side table… Read More

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

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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