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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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...
Unlike a kitchen remodel, where all of the work has to be done at once, living room updates can be done over a period of time. This not only saves money, but allows for even a novice DIY'er to tackle the projects. No need to rush through to finish the task. There are...
ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER Keeping the costs down, while still creating a beautiful space can be a challenge. The solution? DIY it! Maybe DIY gives you anxiety. I get that, but let me show you how easy it is to transform this dated entryway.... into a modern, eye-appealing...
Have you ever heard the expression, "it all started with a picture"? That pretty much sums up my dining room makeover. Only it was inspired by a table. A table I had my eye on for several months and was just waiting for my schedule to open up to build it. At the first...
Wrapping up my year in review series and I saved the best for last. Room makeovers are my most rewarding building projects. I love to see a room go from blah to WOW!! These 4 from my top room makeover projects of 2021 do not disappoint. So, let's get to it! I started...
Most homes built in the early '00's (ours was built in 2003) have a corner cabinet in the family room with a huge gaping hole that used to house the large boob tube. Fast forward to the '20's and what do you do with this space? I tried filling it with a large...
Who doesn't love a good before and after? Oh my gosh! This one is incredible. When my mom asked me to re-do her laundry room, I jumped on the opportunity. Room makeovers are so much fun and so rewarding! It never ceases to amaze me what a little bit of paint and a...
Our home exterior design has been a work in progress. Every summer, I focus on a new update or renovation to tackle. Over the last several weeks, I've been sharing my most popular game-changing builds and makeovers. And next week, I'm excited to share with you what...
My most liked and most commented on picture on Instagram is this one below. My most asked question on this picture: What are the exterior paint colors? So, here's a post that's long overdue... THE BEST MODERN FARMHOUSE EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS About 7 years ago we...
A WHOLE NEW EXTERIOR MAKEOVER WITH CLASSICO AVORIO LIMEWASH AND FRESHLY UPDATED PAINT COLORS Every house that I drive by now I think, That house would look AMAZING with limewash brick!! What a super easy way to update the exterior of your home! After 5+ years of...
