Becca at From Gardners 2 Bergers had been obsessed with the idea of getting a Restoration Hardware style table in her dining nook for a couple years. Since they were way out of her budget, Becca came up with a plan to get the look for less. She purchased a maple pedestal table and stripped off the original finish before applying a reactive wood … [Read more...]
6 Ideas for Landscaping With Natural Elements
The last thing any homeowner wants is an ugly lawn standing out like a sore thumb in the front or backyard. It’s rather unfortunate some of the components that complete a home usually end up distorting it. For example, drainage pipes and ditches that divert water from the foundations of a house usually end up making it look unsightly and mar … [Read more...]
10 Countertop Materials to Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen
The average amount a homeowner spends on a kitchen remodel is between $25,000 and $50,000. Kitchen remodels help improve the overall look of your kitchen and boost your home’s resale value. Choosing the right countertop isn’t always easy. Even the countertop material is tricky to consider. Before you splurge, you should do research on each … [Read more...]
Pipes Clogged? 6 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Plumber
Whether you enjoy DIY projects or want to save money, you may be tempted to try and fix plumbing problems on your own when they rear their ugly heads. But even if you have some knowledge as to what you're doing, not only can it be time-consuming, but it can be unproductive as well. In fact, you might make things worse! So yes, technically you … [Read more...]
DIY Ladder Shelf for the Patio
Kristi from Making It in the Mountains had a sunny corner on her courtyard deck that was practically begging for a plant stand. At first, Kristi was thinking a garden bench type stand, but then she came across Ana White’s plans for a ladder shelf. Perfection! This shelf is versatile enough to be used pretty much anywhere in your house – from … [Read more...]
Home Repair Projects You Can Do Yourself
If you own a home, you know how stressful making necessary repairs can be. Not only do home repairs cause stress on your mind, but they can also stress your wallet. Whether it's a fence that's fallen down or a roof that needs to be fixed, not every repair can be done on your own. The good news? There are plenty of projects and repairs that … [Read more...]
6 Important Things to Know Before Buying a Garage Door
63% of housing units have garage doors or carports. If you have a garage door that needs replacing, you shouldn't skimp on quality. The price of the door isn't all that you should look at to see if it is high-quality. Continue reading this article to learn what you should look for when you're making your purchase. Garage Door Buying 101 We … [Read more...]
Painted Stripe “Grain Sack” Pillows
For city girl Linda from It All Started with Paint, spare grain sacks are hard to come by. If at all. So Linda decided to take matters into her own hands and make her own faux grain sack pillows using drop cloth, fabric paint, and painter's tape. I think the drop cloth offers the perfect texture for this project and love Linda’s pillows even … [Read more...]
How to Make Your House Smell Good: 7 Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
Did you know that great smell can significantly improve your mood? In a controlled study to determine the relationship between improved mood and floral scent, students were asked to write an essay in an enclosed room with floral scents and one without. From the study, participants in the scented floral room used three times as many happy … [Read more...]
5 Considerations Before Making House Additions
Whether you are looking to put your house on the market, or simply add a new flair to it, house additions can be demanding yet satisfying projects. Imagine adding an extra bathroom, kid’s bedroom or even a home office study. Wouldn’t that dramatically change your lifestyle? Well, all these will remain only in your imagination if you don’t act … [Read more...]
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