DIY Kitchen Remodel Checklist: 9 Things You Need to Know
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...
How to Replace Kitchen Cabinet Doors for a New Look
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...
How to Limewash Brick Exterior-A Complete Makeover
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...
The 5 Benefits of LVP Flooring Inspiring My Kitchen Reno
LVP FLOORING Over time I have been transitioning my home from modern farmhouse to more of a midcentury modern, scandi style. The last room to follow suit on our main floor was our kitchen. Knowing this is such a monumental undertaking, I was hesitant to tackle this...
New Modern LVP Flooring-One Room Challenge Week 7
NEW FLOORING!!! Welcome to week 7 of the One Room Challenge! It is truly crunch time! And while I was hoping to share all of the magical details of the space with you this week, I’m not quite there yet! But, I did start the new flooring! It is absolutely...
Sliding Doors Upgrade-One Room Challenge Week 6
SLIDING DOORS UPGRADE!! Two more weeks! Usually at the two week countdown mark of the One Room Challenge, it’s time to be wrapping up projects. Not demoing ones you just did a few weeks ago. But something wasn’t sitting right with this wall…. I just...
Butlers Pantry and Mudroom Reveal-One Room Challenge Week Two
Hello! And welcome back to Week Two of the One Room Challenge! Full disclosure: the Butlers Pantry and Mudroom each took about a week to complete individually. I finished both of these spaces prior to the ORC starting, but wanted to share them with you since they are...
Entryway Makeover Reveal with Easy DIYs
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...
DIY Laundry Room Makeover-The Reveal!
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...
Our Beautiful Master Bedroom Reveal-Get the Look and the Links
The last couple weeks I’ve shared our Master Bedroom Reveal. Part one and Part two. Today, I’m wrapping up this space with a big red bow! Sad to be leaving this makeover but excited to move onto the next space. Stay tune next Thursday for where we’re...
Easily Update Garage Doors to Carriage Doors for Instant Curb Appeal
One of the best updates we made to the exterior of our home was transforming our current garage doors to carriage doors. I can’t tell you the number of compliments we have gotten since making this change 8 years ago. Not only did it step up our curb appeal, but...
An Easy How To Install Craftsman Trim Tutorial
If you’ve been here a while, you know I’ve been busy on the master bedroom makeover. This renovation has been a process of changing everything from the floor to the ceiling. Literally! So, of course, that means changing out the trim too. My go-to trim?...
How to Paint a Window Black-Fast and Easy
Just another day in the master bedroom makeover process and this week it’s all about how to paint a window black-fast and easy. If you’ve been following along with this room makeover, you know that I recently upgraded all of the trim in the master bedroom....
DIY Vase Makeover Idea-Cheap and Easy
DIY VASE MAKEOVER I decided to do a quick and easy project-changing an old vase I found in my storage room into a modern vase I could add to my decor. Four days later, I finally finished the vase! What a nightmare! So, why would I bring you a tutorial on a project...
Master Bathroom Makeover Final Reveal-One Room Challenge
It’s final reveal time for the master bathroom!! Well, kinda! Due to some furniture build deadlines I’ve been up against, I haven’t been able to completely knock out this One Room Challenge makeover yet. Once again, longest makeover ever! I’m...
Master Bathroom Makeover Progress-One Room Challenge Week 3
Master Bathroom Makeover Progress And just like that we’re in week 3 of the One Room Challenge!! Let’s recap…Week 1 was all about the plan. Week 2, we moved into the project…with the completion of the water closet shelves, painting of the...
Master Bathroom Makeover Project-One Room Challenge Week 2
Master Bathroom Makeover Project Here we are already in week two of the One Room Challenge. This Master Bathroom Makeover Project has been a long time coming! I have wanted to redo this space for several years now and it is finally happening. And week two did not...
Revealing our Inexpensive and Easy Kitchen Makeover
Sharing my kitchen makeover…. I finally did it! I updated our kitchen! Not to the full extent that I would like to eventually renovate it, but to the point where I feel like it flows well with the style of the rest of our home. Before we dive into the oohs and...
Three Easy Steps to a Fixer-Upper Worthy Fireplace
It’s upon us! The season that draws us to the fireplace with a nice warm blanket and steamy mug of hot chocolate. Doesn’t that sound perfect?? Of course, the holidays are right around the corner, and where does everyone congregate? The kitchen and the...
Craftsman Garage Doors-Get the Look Without All the Costs
GARAGE DOORS MAKEOVER About six years ago we did a garage door makeover. And today, I am still loving it! It was a simple, timeless change that has held up so well. And might I also mention, much cheaper than purchasing all new garage doors….especially...
How to Give Your Dining Table a Farmhouse Table Makeover
Farmhouse tables are all the rage! Right? But they can also be very expensive! (Unless, of course, you build your own table, as we talked about last week in this post) But maybe there’s nothing wrong with your existing kitchen or dining table….other than...
Mudroom Makeover Paint-One Room Challenge Week 4
These weeks are flying by!! As I knew they would! Life-Slow Down!! Here we are in week 4 of the One Room Challenge. Let’s start off with a recap… Week 1 was all about the Plan… Week 2 we moved into the Project… Week 3 was a week of...
Mudroom Makeover Progress-One Room Challenge Week 3
And just like that we’re in week 3 of the One Room Challenge!! Let’s recap…Week 1 was all about the plan. Week 2, we moved into the project…with the completion of the cubbies, bench, craftsman trim and a good start on the shiplap…....
Mudroom Makeover Project-One Room Challenge Week 2
Here we are! Already in week 2 of the One Room Challenge. This mudroom makeover has been a long time coming. And I am so excited to finally be “breaking ground” on this project. As I pointed out from last week’s post (week one), I jumped the gun on...
Mudroom Makeover Plan: One Room Challenge Week 1
Warning: The following pictures are far from magazine worthy. 🙁 But they give a good portrayal of the current state of our mudroom. So, about a year and a half ago I had my handyman, Max, rip out the coat closet in my mudroom. My plan was to make the space...
Modern Teen Bedroom Makeover–What to Tackle First
TEEN BEDROOM MAKEOVER I am always a sucker for anything having to do with my power tools. So when Lauryn came to me over this past summer and asked if we could makeover her bedroom and give it a much needed update, I was all in!! It didn’t take much convincing...
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