Let’s be completely honest for a moment: when we first start to tackle the project of painting our bathrooms, do any of us really consider what’s needed to paint that pesky area behind the toilet? I didn’t think so! As far as I’m concerned, the area behind the toilet is like a black hole when
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How To Remove Texture From Walls
Just next week my youngest brother is moving out of his long-time apartment and into his very first house! He is, of course, incredibly excited, and so are we! When we bought our first house, it was such an exciting time in our lives and I’m so ecstatic for him to experience those same moments.
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How to Clean Quartz Countertops
I’ve always loved the look of quartz countertops, so when my best friend told me that she made the upgrade in her kitchen, I knew I had to check them out immediately! When I visited her home the following weekend, I was immediately blown away at how beautiful her new countertops were. Unfortunately, I let
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Feeling the Burn for Wood Burning Projects?
Remember back when you were a kid and you used to burn shapes and letters into wooden logs when camping or playing outside? It was so much fun to watch as the sun etched our names into the wood we’d be holding! I miss the simplicity of doing projects like this as a kid! But
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Painted Floor Tiles: Be Bold With Mosaic Patterns
Growing up, one of my best friends had the most elaborate mosaic tiles in her backyard. Though we were around 9 or 10 years old at the time, I fell in love with the pretty patterns that graced her Mother’s bird feeder. Since then, my love for elaborate tile mosaics has only grown. In fact,
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Don’t “Close the Door” On These Old Beauties
When remodeling my home, there are always a few things that I never throw away because I like to reuse them as pieces in other DIY projects. There really is so much you can do with salvaged items throughout your home! One item that I never get rid of (and actively hunt for at flea
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Boat Building: From Carpenter To Captain
Dreaming of spending the Summer out on the water but can’t afford the cost (and the maintenance) associated with having your own boat? Never fear, with the right power tools and a little bit of hard work, it’s possible for even the most novice DIYer to build their own! However, if you’ve ever wanted to
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Save Hundreds Installing Your Own Hardwood Floor
Hardwood floors are downright dreamy! If I had it my way, every room in my home would have hardwood floors. We’ll tackle that project one room at a time, I guess! I knew I wanted hardwood floors from the moment we bought the home but the kitchen and living area with filled with laminate tile
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Surprising Uses For a Staple Gun
I love my staple gun! I find myself using it for many of my DIY projects and home improvement chores around the house. I had no idea that this tool had so many uses and I certainly had no idea that it would become my absolute favorite home-improvement tool! I’ve learned that if there’s one
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Shadow Boxes: Decor Trends to Keep You Out of the Dark
I love shadowbox picture frames! They’re a wonderful way to showcase photos and mementos from your most recent vacation and they’re a wonderful way to brighten up a boring area of your living space. There’s nothing dark about these shadow box decor ideas! While I love incorporating shadow boxes wherever I can, sometimes I find
