While out house is completely out of commission Like WAY out of commission, we are in a small 3rd floor 2 bedroom apartment, and I am fantasizing hardcore about our deck. Most importantly to be able to just open a door and kick the kids outside, or wander around the yard in the early morning with … Continue reading DIY : Outdoor Storage Bench
Where have I been? I've been here...just building a deck. This was a long process. Jesse and I only have Sundays to work on house projects, and then maybe are able to squeeze in an evening now and then. And during the week, I only have 2 days of nap time. So this deck building … Continue reading {Our Deck} It’s been a long 3 months!
We are about 70% of the way through out deck. We have all the joists in and are working on the stair treads. They have become a huge pain. It's been so tempting to stop the stairs where they are, but I just keep envisioning full steps down to the yard...I keep having to remind … Continue reading Help! DIY Emergency!
I'm at a bit of a pause on the kitchen. I laid out a bunch of options (here) that I was trying to decide between, and haven't completed my decision making yet. I've finished the wall color, but have yet to do the cabinets. I did what I always do...I narrowed down my top 2 … Continue reading {Update} Kitchen and Concrete Countertops
You can scroll through my ramblings and photos - but I need advice at the end! A few years ago this was my dream kitchen inspiration. And this is where I am now: I'm still very much in love with my original inspiration, along with these: {the marion house book} {house and home} {house and … Continue reading {Kitchen} Cabinet Colors and Off Topic Fencing
I made progress last week. Well, the past few weeks. 2 weeks ago I did all the tiling, grouting, and sealing. This week I painted. Though I am not finished with the walls, I have to take a small break while I collect my thoughts and ideas. And because our next two weeks are devoted … Continue reading {Kitchen} Subway Tile Backsplash
So after finishing tiling the bathroom floor, I was on a tiling high and thought it'd be a good idea to keep up the momentum and get going on the kitchen. We have a great kitchen - I like the blue, but don't LOVE it. And I LOVE the subway tile in the shower. Unfortunately … Continue reading {Kitchen} DIY Concrete Countertop
Let me just start by saying...this went VERY well! I'm nervous to take each step for fear of the unknown. I had a bunch of extra materials incase I had to rip out the sub floor and rebuild...but I didnt! And I as able to screw down a brand new toilet flange without any modifications. … Continue reading {Bathroom} Tile Floor Finished!!
This project took a bit longer than anticipated. But again, doesn't it always. I started a long post on what I did...But then I just decided to skip it and just say tada! It's done. I put hardboard up, painted 2 coats, sanded it, then painted another coat...boom! Then I framed it. Then we both … Continue reading Chalkboard Gallery Wall
We have completed phase 1 of our bathroom renovation. Actually, I don't know if I can call it a renovation...maybe more of a facelift. The tiling and tub restoration is complete! I don't know why we didn't do this sooner! Now though, I am annoyed that I have to cover it up with a shower … Continue reading {Phase 1} Tiling Complete
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