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One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Week 4
One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Week 4

Week 4 of me tacking our primary bedroom and giving it a much needed makeover. After 7 years of putting it on the back burner, I am bringing it front and center. The past two weeks have all been about the ceiling. Take a look inside to see. Cozy cottage bedroom charm coming right up!

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One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Week 2
One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Week 2

Week 2 of me tacking our primary bedroom and giving it a much needed makeover. After 7 years of putting it on the back burner, I am bringing it front and center. Take a look inside to see what I got done this week. Cozy cottage bedroom charm coming right up!

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One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Design Plan
One Room Challenge - Primary Bedroom Cottage Makeover Design Plan

I am tacking our primary bedroom and giving it a much needed makeover. After 7 years of putting it on the back burner, I am bringing it front and center. Take a look inside for the design plan details. Cozy cottage bedroom charm coming right up!

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How To Smooth Out Textured Walls With Minimal Sanding
How To Smooth Out Textured Walls With Minimal Sanding

Not a fan of textured walls? Me either. Here is a simple tutorial on how to smooth out textured walls in just a few steps with minimal sanding and less mess.

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How To Build An 8’ Classic Table For Outdoors
How To Build An 8’ Classic Table For Outdoors

How to build an 8’ outdoor table for any DIY level on a budget. Here is a simple tutorial to create your own dream table to enjoy the outdoors all while saving money.

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DIY Thin Brick - How to Give any Space An Instant Upgrade
DIY Thin Brick - How to Give any Space An Instant Upgrade

I am doing thin brick makeover on our backyard stairs and I am taking you along for the entire project! Here’s how to DIY and transform any space using thin brick pavers.

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How to Paint The Wood Look Without The Wood
How to Paint The Wood Look Without The Wood

After 5 failed paint samples later, I knew what needed to be done. It needed to be wood. And the only way to get it to be wood is to paint it with Retique It liquid wood. Here is how to DIY any piece to make it look like wood in 5 steps.

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How To DIY An Awesome Kids Mushroom Table + Chairs
How To DIY An Awesome Kids Mushroom Table + Chairs

Our kids playhouse was in need of a good cleaning. And while I was at it, I figured it needed some added flare so I got to work. Here is a DIY beginner easy how to make a mushroom table + chairs for a simple weekend project.

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Easy How To Add Tongue And Groove To The Ceiling
Easy How To Add Tongue And Groove To The Ceiling

Ready to give your ceiling an update? Here is a DIY beginner and budget friendly easy how to add tongue and groove to your ceiling for a simple weekend project.

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Simple Bench In 3 Easy Steps For The DIY Beginner
Simple Bench In 3 Easy Steps For The DIY Beginner

Want a simple bench for your entry way or the foot of your bed? Here is a beginner and budget friendly easy step-by-step guide to DIY a bench in 3 steps.

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Final Reveal - Before & After
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Final Reveal - Before & After

The final reveal of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself! This was a top to bottom transformation to bring this bathroom back to the age of our 1929 Cottage Tudor home. See all the details inside!

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 7 Update - Vanity & Floor
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 7 Update - Vanity & Floor

Week 7 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. I am deep in the renovation of transforming it from top to bottom. See how week 7 went on project bathroom renovation inside. This week is all about tiling the floor and updating the vanity.

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 6 Update - Shower Part 2
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 6 Update - Shower Part 2

Week 6 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. I am deep in the renovation of transforming it from top to bottom. See how week 6 went on project bathroom renovation inside. This week is all about finishing tiling the shower!

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 5 Update - Shower Part 1
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 5 Update - Shower Part 1

Week 5 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. I am deep in the renovation of transforming it from top to bottom. See how week 5 went on project bathroom renovation inside. This week is all about tiling the shower!

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 4 Update - Waterproofing the Shower
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 4 Update - Waterproofing the Shower

Week 4 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. I am deep in the renovation of transforming it from top to bottom. See how week 4 went on project bathroom renovation inside. This week is all about waterproofing the shower with a breakdown of how much it costs.

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 3 Update - Beadboard + Paint
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 3 Update - Beadboard + Paint

Week 3 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. This space was in desperate need of an upgrade, and I’m excited {+ nervous} to dive in and transform it from top to bottom. See how week 3 went on project bathroom renovation inside. It is amazing what paint + beadboard can do!

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 2 Update - Pivot
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 2 Update - Pivot

Week 2 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. This space was in desperate need of an upgrade, and I’m excited {+ nervous} to dive in and transform it from top to bottom. See how week 2 went on project bathroom renovation inside...it was a big one!

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New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 1 Update - Demo
New Project: Bathroom Gut Job Part 1 Update - Demo

Week 1 of gutting our kids bathroom mostly by myself. This space is in desperate need of an upgrade, and I’m excited {+ nervous} to dive in and transform it from top to bottom. See how week 1 went on project bathroom renovation inside!

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New Project Alert: Bathroom Gut Job
New Project Alert: Bathroom Gut Job

Welcome to our latest adventure! I’m taking on a project that's been on my mind for 6 years: a DIY bathroom renovation. This space is in desperate need of an upgrade, and I’m excited {+ nervous} to dive in and transform it from top to bottom. See more about this bathroom remodel inside!

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How Our Brick Porch Is Doing After One Year
How Our Brick Porch Is Doing After One Year

One year ago, I embarked on my biggest project yet with adding thin brick to our 225 sq ft porch. A lot of people told me it wouldn’t last. I am here to give you a one year update on how it is holding up and if I would do it again.

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Dresser Built-in: The Making Of A Dream Girl Bedroom
Dresser Built-in: The Making Of A Dream Girl Bedroom

Three years in the making and I finally finished creating our dream girl bedroom. Here is everything I did to create a fun, whimsical and organized space for girls.

Girl bedroom aesthetic, Girl bedroom ideas for kids, Bunkbeds, Bedroom for kids, Bedroom for two sisters, Bedroom for girls modern, Girl room ideas, Girl room decor, Girl room makeover, Bedrooms for girls

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How To Get The Wood Look Without The Wood
How To Get The Wood Look Without The Wood

Have you ever been sanding a piece of wood furniture and then you go a little too far, just to discover that parts of it were a veneer? Yeah, me either :P But if you did, you would know, that once you get to that point, you can’t go back. So you have to move on to plan B. And I have the best plan B for you! Let me tell you how you can get the wood look without the wood!

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How To DIY A Fabulous Shared Kids Closet
How To DIY A Fabulous Shared Kids Closet

As most parents know, kids somehow accumulate an endless amount of stuff—clothes, toys, books, artwork, random clothing price tags, you name it. And then you add kids sharing a room…game over. But fear not! With a little creativity and some DIY magic, I’ll show you how I was able to transform this shared kids' closet into a functional and stylish space that will grow with them.

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Why Brick? Everything You Need To Know About Brick Plus A Few FAQ's
Why Brick? Everything You Need To Know About Brick Plus A Few FAQ's

But why brick? As I was working on our brick porch, the most common question asked was why did I choose brick. Let me tell you! I am happy to share. You will also find some of the most FAQ’s I receive.

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How to Age Wood the Easy Way
How to Age Wood the Easy Way

Want to age wood but don’t know how? Here is the best method I have found to achieve the perfect result. Five simple steps to make new wood look old.

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How To Make A Big Impact In The Garage With Epoxy
How To Make A Big Impact In The Garage With Epoxy

Painting epoxy on your garage floor is a great way to give your garage a more finished and updated look. Here is how to DIY epoxy the garage floor to create the workspace for all your projects.

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How To DIY Your Front Porch - Awesome Brick Makeover
How To DIY Your Front Porch - Awesome Brick Makeover

I am doing a Front Porch Brick Paver Tutorial and I am taking you along for the entire project! How to transform a front porch walkway using Old Mill Brick’s thin brickwebb sheets.

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How to Get the Wallpaper Look with out the Wallpaper - DIY Faux Wallpaper
How to Get the Wallpaper Look with out the Wallpaper - DIY Faux Wallpaper

This DIY Faux Wallpaper idea will inspire you to add a fun accent wall to your home! Check out this post for an easy DIY Faux Wallpaper tutorial.

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How to Make Rainbow Wall Art Using a Drop Cloth
How to Make Rainbow Wall Art Using a Drop Cloth

If you are looking for a fun, easy and affordable art project, you’ve come to the right place. Here is an easy how to make a rainbow wall art using a drop cloth.

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How to Paint Concrete Flooring with a Stunning Checkerboard Pattern
How to Paint Concrete Flooring with a Stunning Checkerboard Pattern

If you are looking for an easy and affordable porch floor project, you’ve come to the right place. Here is an easy how to paint a checkerboard floor on concrete.

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