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How to Make New Wood Look Old, Weathered and Rustic

How to Make New Wood Look Old, Weathered and Rustic I have a confession to make. All the wood that you saw on my art studio wall is not exactly old or salvaged. Will you forgive me if I share with you the Secret to Make New Wood Look Old,…

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5 Minute Light Upgrade – Converting a Recessed Light to a Pendant

This post really should be titled: How to convert a can light in 5 minutes or less (if you aren't shooting tutorial photos every 30 seconds), and why did it take me 6 months to do this?! But, that would be a looooonnggggg title. I'll spare…

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How to Install a Scrap Wood Wall

I'm so thrilled to be healthy again, that I'm doing a happy dance (see the video below if you want to witness it.) The pneumonia is gone and my boys are back in school. Can I get a "Woot Woot!"? The bonus room/art studio renovation…

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Baseboard Trim – How to Remove and How to Install

I'm back to work on the bonus room makeover, and I couldn't be happier with the results of the project. I had to prep the back wall for a little something special. And it required removing the baseboards. I saved them to re-install…

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How to Seal and Protect Your Deck

One of the home improvement projects that has consistently been at the bottom of my "to do list" was re-sealing the porch floor. And it would have stayed there if I hadn't noticed this: Those would be water stains and a glass ring…

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How to Solder Metals Together – Tool Tutorial Friday

Wheee, it's another episode of Tool Tutorial Friday! Do y'all miss TTF? I do too, but this handy gal only has so many tools in her toolbox. I added a new one a few weeks ago, a soldering iron. Let's learn How to Solder Metals Together! When…

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Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture

I have been dying to share this tutorial with you! This project was inexpensive and it made such a big impact in our mudroom. It started with a few Habitat ReStore light fixtures and some NEW! Martha Stewart glass paint and ended up adding…

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Bread Crate Cubby Display Shelves

Hey y'all. I've been busy painting my hair gray. Well, I'm not trying to, but painting the bonus room with its angled ceilings has resulted in a lot of gray highlights. Even Buddy got in the action: So, while I'm busy googling how to…

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Update Your Ceiling Fan with Paint

I'm back, but only for a minute because I'm working hard on transforming our pinky-beige bonus room into an art and craft studio fit for an art show! This is compounded by the fact that the room has many angles and dormers. Who knew that…

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How to Make Farmhouse Style Metal Pendant Light

I admit it, I believe in UFOs. I've seen them, honestly! I even captured a picture of two of them, see: Yup, we have two UFOs that are frequently seen in our kitchen. Why did I purchase and install them when we first moved in? I'll…

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Tiled End Table Makeover – Guest Post by Design Megillah

Rita from Design Megillah is here today. This gal has more creative talent in her little finger than most people have in their whole body! I've been following Rita's blog, for over a year now. I was first drawn to her blog because of the…

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Creating Open Frame Radiator Screen Cabinet Doors

A few months ago when I got the call that Woman's Day wanted to send a photographer to photograph me and my garage, I kind of freaked a little. I mean, it was my garage, the least attractive room in our house! Part of the unattractiveness…

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Vintage Coca-Cola Dog Bowl Crate – Guest Posting by Sew Woodsy

I met Katie & Jon at Haven recently and fell in love with their DIY Tutorial blog, Sew Woodsy, immediately. This fun couple really write great tutorials, like the DIY Corn Hole Game... ...and a Sew Your Own Yoga Skirt tutorial. So…

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Outdoor Patio Table Planter, Vase and Serving Station – a #LowesCreator Idea

Wanted: A better name for this invention I created! What is it? I consider it a multi-purpose centerpiece for your umbrella-shaded patio table. But, it can also be a serving station for utensils and napkins. Add some water…

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Make Your Own Customized File Bin with Mod Podge

I'm just curious if I'm the only person who loses sight of her desk every week? I spend Monday mornings clearing the clutter and figuring out my plan of attack for the week. I could really save that 30 minutes each week by corralling my…

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Old Paintbrush Cabinet Door Handles

Happy Wednesday! Something kind of exciting happened to me yesterday. Woman's Day sent a photographer, an assistant and a stylist to photograph me and my garage. They worked together like a well-oiled machine and made my garage more beautiful…

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Summer Calendar and Our Bucket List

I don't know whether to be excited or dread that yesterday was the last day of school for my boys. I have some summer camps lined up for them, but frankly our summer schedule is all over the place. So much so that I need help remembering…

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How to Remove a Stuck, Stripped or Painted Screw

Isn't it frustrating when you are trying to unscrew a screw and the head is stripped? Or some moron painted the screw and now you can't get your screwdriver into the slots. (I might have been the painting fool mentioned.) Luckily there are…

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Stencil Myself a New Door Mat

I picked up this plain vanilla door mat a while ago at a thrift store. I knew I wanted to transform it into something stencil-tacular. But, I couldn't decided on the right pattern. While at SNAP I was introduced to Royal Studio Design…

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The DIY Talent Parade Highlights

I'm still on a high after the fabulous DIY Talent Parade. Seriously, I think the Rose Parade needs to watch out because y'all have some fabulous talent! There were so many amazing projects, it was hard to pick just a few of my favorites. To…

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Lamp Shade Makeover – DIY Talent Positively Splendid

I am amazed that we've had great weather for the entire two weeks of the DIY Talent Parade! Are you enjoying the parade so far?! Well, get ready to have your socks knocked off today. Our talented guest is an amazing multi-tasking mother of four.…