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Basement Step 1
We finally got started on our laundry room project, but before a paintbrush was lifted, we did a lot of research and prep. Basements are notorious for having problems with water (especially ones that are over 100 years-old). As the ad for Dricore told me at Home Depot, 98% of...
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Tin Ceiling Part 1
**This is Part 1, as this is a lengthy (and wordy) project, so we've split it up to avoid you falling asleep in your coffee **
We've been a bit quiet on the DIY front as of late, don't worry, we have been working albeit slowly on project for the last three weeks. If you remember...
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2013 DIY Goals
I am not a new years resolution kinda person. I know I will never stick to a diet, or exercise more. I will most likely fail on any person goals in about the first month. However, the house goals are much more attainable. Why is that? Perhaps cause improving the house is fun, whereas jogging...
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Guest Room Board & Batten How To
It was time to add some charm to our guest bedroom in the form of board & batten on the walls & some new (not yellow) paint. The room is big in the scope of our house at 12'x12'. It has a lovely bay window, double closet and original 100 year old ash floors. It...
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Guest Room Board & Batten Reveal
After measuring and planning, and cutting and nailing, and caulking and painting, its finally done. Our guest room now has a board & batten wall treatment (althou I think its more shaker paneling...but tomato tomato)
Without further adieu, here is our completed Board & Batten treatment in our Guest Room.
Whatcha think?
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DIY Custom Mailbox
We currently have a white plastic mailbox. It came with the house, there's no way we would have installed such a monstrosity. The only reason it's lasted so long was that we were trying to find something great to replace it. Problem is, it's been a year since we updated the exterior of the storefront...
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Guest Bedroom Progress Report
It's day four of Project Guestroom and although lots of work has went on, there's still a ton to do. Here's an update in pictures:
The weekend got started by prepping for our big project; board & batten. Well truthfully its not really board and batten, its more like shaker style paneling.
We got 1/4" mdf custom...
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Backyard Mural – Ghost Sign Reveal
My backyard ghost sign mural is finally done. (there will be a how-to tomorrow, so check back if you want to know how we did it)
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So here is some background. We had a boring beige cinderblock wall at the back of our yard. It was boring to look at, and well BEIGE. I...
DIY Coat Rack
For those who follow me on Pinterest, you may have noticed a lot of front hall coat storage solutions being pinned to my "Organization" board lately.
Our front entryway is well...a mess. Our front door opens to a square tiled area with no closet and a blank wall. No place to put...
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