When we bought our house, there was so much to do inside the house that working on the outside was just not an option. The time finally came to stain our weathered deck and create an outdoor space to enjoy. Below are the steps and supplies we used to tackle a deck renewal. BEFORE- I have to show you this for you to appreciate the after! The first thing I did before … [Read more...] about Deck Renewal
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Displaying Family Photos in Your Home with Instiles
It takes so much effort to get family photos that it makes me sad when families do not print the photos and display them in their home where they can enjoy them for a long time to come. Too many family photos go unprinted and undisplayed. Today I have a product that I want to share with you for its ease of use and quality. Instiles is an app that you can download onto your phone. You simply … [Read more...] about Displaying Family Photos in Your Home with Instiles
Small Master Bathroom Update Reveal
I started a $200 room challenge. See the progress posts here and here. I finished the project, but I failed to keep the $100 budget part. I don't think I am alone in that aspect of home renovating. Like most of the projects that I do in my home, it took longer and required more money than I planned for. Although I spent more than $200 it was still a huge improvement for a very modest budget, … [Read more...] about Small Master Bathroom Update Reveal
Week 2 of $100 Room Challenge: Small Bathroom Update
The above picture is a pattern I found on a rug while I was shopping for the bathroom. So this last week has been messy, ugly and, at times, frustrating during our small bathroom update. I have been doing shopping and discovering the unexpected aspects of making a room better. It is amazing what we have dealt with up to this point. My husband and I always get a sigh of relief when we … [Read more...] about Week 2 of $100 Room Challenge: Small Bathroom Update
Small Master Bathroom Makeover: $100 Room Challenge
A master bathroom makeover is LONG overdue at our house. I love a challenge and this one #100roomchallenge is going to stretch my DIY skills. My master bathroom has been a major pain ever since we bought the house. The major problems of the bathroom is that it is super small, has very little functional storage, terrible flooring and has very dated features. Here are the before … [Read more...] about Small Master Bathroom Makeover: $100 Room Challenge
The Perfect Outdoor Dining Experience-High and Low Cost Options
The weather is finally warming up in Wisconsin! Cody has mowed the lawn a couple times and he is currently tilling the garden soil. Seeing green grass, flowers and my ferns is a welcome sight! I am ready to start outdoor dining season, so I am in the planning phase for our deck refresh. While Cody is planning what he wants to plant, I am scheming about how to turn my deck into an outdoor oasis … [Read more...] about The Perfect Outdoor Dining Experience-High and Low Cost Options