Here is an easy tutorial to install simple picture frame moulding to any room. At the start of COVID, we put up some picture frame moulding in our dining room. It was something that I’ve been wanting to do for awhile and while we had time during self-isolation, we got it done right away! I…
If you’ve wondered how hard it is to build a small freestanding deck, this post is for you! See how we transformed a small area in our front yard for a sitting deck. I can’t wait to show you how we made a freestanding deck in our front yard. The sun disappears from my backyard…
Decorating a long narrow living room can be tough. Check out how I’ve decorated my living room space for the best layout ever! The most challenging part of my home is that it is very long. It almost looks like a townhome because of its narrowness. I would love to have a different floor layout…
Where do you start when trying to declutter and organize a packed basement? Check out all these great tips! Today I’m sharing with you the not-so-pretty photos of my basement. This part of our basement is unfinished which makes it perfect for storage. There’s another half of our basement that contains the kids’ play room…
This tutorial will show you the best way to refinish furniture, sanding versus paint remover/stripper Have you wanted to refinish a piece of wooden furniture but weren’t sure whether sanding or stripping it would be better? I often sand furniture to remove stain or paint but wanted to see how easily using paint remover/stripper would…
These are 8 techniques for how to fix badly damaged furniture including a video. When I renovated this house I knew I wanted to have some painted dressers in the bedroom. Dressers are always best if you can find them second-hand, hand-me-downs or free on the side of the road. Why? Because they are usually solid…
This is your ultimate guide on everything you need to know about DIY antique mirrors (how to antique a mirror). I am obsessed with mirrors especially antiqued mirrors. I love adding a mirror to every room and one that looks antique just adds so much character to it. I’ve made many antique mirrors and some…
Love Anthropologie French gold mirrors but don’t like the price tag? Create your own with these easy to follow instructions and video. I am obsessed with mirrors, particularly French gold mirrors. My absolute favorite is a Louis Philippe mirror and because not too many know that name, I’ve titled this post differently. The Anthropologie mirror…
This post shows you how to easily remove old stain from an old fence and apply a new solid stain. Our backyard fence is original to our house that was built in the late 1980s and had seen better days. The stain was orange and worn and we recently replaced the lattice that was on…
