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. The first thing I did before tackling the project was research on how to do it right. The deck had old … [Read more...] about Deck Renewal
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What to Look for When Buying a House
My younger sister is trying to buy a house right now, even during a pandemic. This has me thinking about what I learned though our experience of buying our first home. Also, I realize that investing in a home is a good thing because people will always need places to live, even in uncertain times. Below is what to look for when buying a house. If you are ready to buy a home, here are the … [Read more...] about What to Look for When Buying a House
Mid-century Modern Living Room Refresh with ALLMODERN.com
A living room refresh is the perfect way to start the new year. You have put all the holiday decor away and now you can see the living space with new eyes. Below are some mid-century modern living room refresh ideas along with some things to consider before you buy. Why Refresh? I recently saw that a friend has moved her television out of the living room and now she can rethink the whole … [Read more...] about Mid-century Modern Living Room Refresh with ALLMODERN.com
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
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 finally go for the projects that we have had on our list for a really long time. Can you … [Read more...] about Week 2 of $100 Room Challenge: Small Bathroom Update