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Build It, DIY, Electrical, Fix It, old outlet

How to Add an Outlet Extender

Today I am going to show you How to Add an Outlet Extender. On Monday I showed you how easy it is to install the Flow Wall panels. The only thing that will slow you down is if you run into a light switch or an outlet. But, that's…

Build It, cabinet, laundry room, leveling, organizational tips, Tutorial

Installing the Flow Wall System

When last I left you, I was covered in dust and debris from scraping the popcorn ceiling in our laundry room. After a shower and some sleep, I was ready to start another productive day. First I hired some cheap labor to help me paint…

ceilings, DIY, DIY tools, Do It Yourself, drop cloths, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, painting, Tutorial

Scraping Your Own Popcorn Ceilings – It’s a Messy Job, but Someone’s Gotta Do It!

Many of you guessed correctly that I would be scraping my own popcorn ceilings. It wasn't hard to do, but it also isn't for the bad neck or bad back sufferers. Normally I hire out this job — but because our laundry room is so small…

de-clutter, demolition, DIY, DIY tools, Do It Yourself, drill, drop cloths, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, light fixture

Demolition Day

This past weekend I was able to make some serious progress on our laundry room. Yeehaw! Sometimes in order to make a room pretty, you have to make it uglier first. That was certainly the case with this project. If you are just joining…

DIY, DIY tools, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plumbing, repair, Tutorial

Installing Your Own Sprinkler System

Last week I shared with you how to grow a better lawn based on what I learned from my education at Pennington Seed. Part of growing a more beautiful lawn is learning how to water it properly. Did you know that the majority of homeowners…

Do It Yourself, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

How to Grow a Better Lawn – Grass Seeds DO Make the Difference

Last week I flew to Portland, OR to get an education on grass seed at Pennington Seed. I learned a lot more than I ever imagined you could learn about those little seeds. I am so grateful for the opportunity and the time that Pennington…

arts and craft, Before and After, bloggers, book, Books as decor, decor, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Door, drill, Furniture, Guests, Home Decor, Home Office, mod podge, ReNew, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Industrial Work Table with Vintage Dictionary Top – Guest Post by Hammer Like a Girl

Y'all are gonna love today's guest post! Hammer Like a Girl is in the HOWZZ! Check out that industrial book page topped table that they created. Today's guest post is brought to you by THREE handy gals! I'm seriously thinking about moving…

Build It, distressing, DIY, DIY tools, drill, elmer's glue, Gift Ideas, Home Decor, laundry room, milk paint, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, power tools, Product Review, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, window dressing

White-washed Window Box from a Wine Crate

The other day I was wandering aimlessly shopping at Costco and spied an empty wooden wine crate. The angel stamped on the side was beckoning me to take her home. Actually, I read Funky Junk Interiors's post about making tool boxes last year…

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Back from Blissdom and Wallpaper for Windows Winner

(left to right - Erin: Two Story Cottage, Sandra: Sawdust and Paper Scraps, Traci: Beneath My Heart, Diane: In My Own Style, Kristi: Creative Kristi, Cindy: My Cottage Love and me doing my 80's rock salute in the back!) I made it back from…

Decorating, Home Decor, Mix Paint, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Sponsor Spotlight

Glidden’s My Colortopia Widget – How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color

I admit it, I'm a color snob. This is not to say that I don't love color — quite the opposite. But, I am particular about the colors I choose for my home. I have specific desires for an emotion that I want each room to invoke. Our…

Aged, antiques, Before and After, Blissdom, distressing, DIY, Furniture, Guest room, Guests, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial

Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers – Guest Post by Storywood Designs

Hey y'all! I'm super stoked because I'm on my way to Blissdom in Nashville, TN for a few days. I can't wait to learn some new blogging tricks; network with a few blogging buddies; and listen to some inspiring speakers. Don't you worry,…

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Product Review, Window, window dressing

Adding Wallpaper for Windows to Stop the Peep Show

I'm about to share something a little embarrassing with the whole world. I confess to you that I regularly walk in my bathroom naked in front of the only window in our master bathroom! Why would I do such a silly thing? Why? Well,…

accessories, cabinet, chandeliers, decor, Do It Yourself, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Tour, laundry room, new light fixture, organizational tips

Plans to Update My Laundry Room with Flow Wall System

You know that beautiful laundry room I showed you last year? Yes, this one: Well, it isn't so pretty right now, and honestly I strategically didn't photograph the ONE wall in the laundry room that isn't....so....pretty. Can you blame…

accessories, Before and After, Bookcase backer board, bookshelves facelift, cabinet, caulking, dark wood, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Empowerment, fabric, Giveaway, Home Decor, Home Tour, painting, ReNew, Tutorial

Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets – DIY on a Dime the Tutorial

I'm back to show you the updates I made to my kitchen. Remember the plans I shared with you? These fabric backed cabinets made the kitchen new. Well, they have been implemented and I LOVE the results! Best of all, the materials I…

cabinet, Decorating, Giveaway, ReNew, save money

DIY on a Dime Kitchen Cabinet Plans

Sometimes it can be frustrating when you want to make changes to your home to reflect your style, but you can't because you are in a rental. Or you do own, but you don't have the disposable income to make grand scale renovations. I feel your…

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