Fearless DIY. Sharing building project tutorials and interior design tips. Let’s build something beautiful together. For more projects, design tips and behind the scenes, follow me @designtobuild.nicole
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In the 16 years we have lived in our home, one of the best upgrades we have ever made, is our DIY carriage door update. Without the added accessories, our garage doors are very boring. Nothing whatsoever to draw the eye. But a few years back, I added a few things to...
A few years ago, I decided to tackle a project that would bring more order to my home. The constant mess of backpacks, coats, shoes, and kids' stuff strewn all over was getting to me. Our mudroom serves as the entry point from the garage to the kitchen. While it's...
I painted my gutters and eaves black!!! And the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. Wow! What a statement this easy DIY makes on my limewashed brick home. I'm still in awe every time I pull into my driveway. And I might, at times, walk around my house just to...
We love our neighbors, but also love to have some privacy when sitting out on our patio/pergola area. Last summer, I built an easy DIY planter box and filled it with the perfect plants to keep away mosquitos, while also adding some seclusion.... Buying a wooden or...
Last year I took on my most extensive DIY project yet, I remodeled my kitchen. Having heard so many horror stories of what all can go wrong when tackling this giant task, I finally decided to just go for it. All said and done, I absolutely love it! And am so happy I...
Recently I took on my biggest home improvement project ever. I remodeled my entire kitchen. One of the most important decisions I needed to make was: new flooring. My two options: vinyl plank flooring vs. engineered hardwood. Many people thought I was crazy for even...
Are you a fan of tray ceilings? I have to be honest, I am not. So, in the midst of this master bedroom makeover, I knew my number one goal was to make sure the tray ceiling blended in with the rest of the ceiling. The last thing I wanted to do was draw the eye to it....
Did you know you can replace just your kitchen cabinet doors (and drawer fronts)? This is, of course, a much cheaper option than replacing the entire cabinet. But just how easy is it to get the right measurements, order your new doors and hinges, bore your own holes...
My very first project ever, was ripping the carpet off of my stairway and creating a beautiful wooden stairs. But was that a good idea? In Nicole-fashion, I jumped in with both feet and just went for it! Here I am, ten years later, finally exploring this question....
So, I had this eyesore in my bedroom called a tray ceiling. Maybe I'm stepping on some toes. Ugh! Sorry! But I am not a fan. I've done everything in my power to not draw attention to it. When I decided to do a complete makeover on our master bedroom, my initial...
