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Adding a Bathroom to the Basement
As part of our basement remodel, we decided to add a full bathroom down there. You can read more about our basement renovation here and here. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Before we finished the basement, our house had one and a half bathrooms. Being a family of four and especially when having overnight guests, we had always wanted to add another bathroom. We still had a plan to add a master bathroom down the line,…
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My Favorite Paint Colors (Sherwin Williams)
We all know that choosing paint colors is not an easy task. You can’t just go and pick up some “gray” paint. There are so many to choose from with such subtle differences! I’m going to share with you my favorite paint colors. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) When choosing paint colors, I like to look at rooms on Instagram and Pinterest and save ones that look good to me. It helps to see them in…
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Fireplace Makeover: How to Make a Mantel and Paint Tiles
Including a DIY Mantel and Painting the Tiles Follow along as we make over our fireplace, including a DIY mantel and painting the tiles. This makeover shows that just a few small changes can make a big impact! I wanted to create a more modern and sleek look with our fireplace and the surrounding built ins. Really to the whole family room, but the fireplace wall is the focal point. Just a few adjustments really transformed the space and for not a lot of cost. The main changes we made were creating a new mantel to encase the old one and painting the tiles. (This post contains affiliate links. This…
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How to Make Rustic Painted Wooden Eggs
Spring Decorating These DIY rustic painted wooden eggs are the perfect addition to your Spring decor! I always enjoy decorating for the different holidays and seasons. It really feels like a way to celebrate them. Changing and adding things according to the seasons keeps things fresh and new in the home and simply adds joy. Here’s how to make rustic painted wooden eggs. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) In Spring and for Easter, eggs are one…
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10 Must Haves in a Laundry Room
In designing a laundry room, there are 10 must haves that I will be going through in this post. This laundry room was part of an entire basement remodel. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) The Before Before we finished our basement, it was just a place for storage. It was unfinished, cold, musty, and pretty dungeon like. Oh, and the “laundry room” was down there, too. Basically there was a washer and dryer against the main…
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How to Design an Entertainment Center and Built Ins
When we decided to finish our basement, a major goal was to make it a man cave of sorts. We have two teen boys who love video games, and we all enjoy watching tv and movies. What belongs in a man cave more than a large screen tv? My husband already had his dream tv and speakers in mind. Even though electronics are his specialty and not mine, I was also excited about using it all in the end! First though, my main thought was what will go under and all around that large screen that would look great and be functional. Which leads to this part in the basement…
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How to Make a Burlap Rose Wreath
I am going to show you how to make a burlap rose wreath that contains burlap roses WITHOUT frayed edges. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Several years ago in my Etsy shop, this burlap rose wreath was a top seller. I made them in different colors and sizes, and they were actually fun to make! With all the different colors of burlap available, the possibilities were, and still are, endless. Here are some of the different…
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7 Ways to Freshen Up the Entryway
Entryway Remodel The entryway is a part of the house that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. However, it is the first thing everyone sees when entering your home, so it should really make a big impact! When we remodeled our entryway, I learned what can really transform the space and add functionality as well. Here are 7 ways to freshen up the entryway. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) 1. Paint the interior front door…
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How to Replace an Ugly Door Chime
The Before There’s an ugly doorbell chime solution! It was one of those things that you just kind of forgot was there, but every time you looked at it you pretty much hated it. That ugly plastic door chime hanging on the wall. One of the first things that people saw when they entered the house. It was ugly, plastic and not even centered on the wall! One day we finally got around to updating the entire entryway. I was so excited when I found an ugly doorbell chime solution! It was finally time to say goodbye to it for good. Here’s how to replace an ugly door chime. (This…
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How to Make a Yarn Wreath
For Valentine’s Day Let me show you how to make this simple yarn wreath with an XOXO banner. It is a super easy DIY project that will add a subtle touch of Valentine’s Day to your home. It’s also just so cute. (You can find another easy Valentine’s Day craft, farmhouse beads with a heart, here) (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Decorating for Valentine’s Day for me means just a few subtle touches around the house.…
