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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

Home Selling Hacks Every Homeowner Should Try

Though I’m not planning on selling my house anytime soon, one of my good friends is. And she’s invested my help to get her home sold and off the market as soon as possible. To help make her home even more attractive to potential buyers, we are using a few great home selling hacks. Some of these … Read more

How To Paint Laminate Furniture (And Make It Last)

Painting furniture is one of my favorite hobbies. It’s incredible how a simple coat of paint can turn any old piece of furniture into something totally beautiful. In fact, I’ve been known to repaint every piece of furniture I have at least once every ten years. And not because the paint is chipping (my painting … Read more

Kitchen Islands Made From Desks (And How To Do It)

I’m a big believer in repurposing. If I can get away with it, I’ll repurpose just about any item in my home! I’ve turned dressers into vanities and ladders into shelving. And now, I’m making a kitchen island out of one of my old desks! Keep reading below to see how I pulled off this … Read more

We Got “Stoned” With Rustoleum

We Got “Stoned” With Rustoleum Okay, okay, now I don’t mean literally! Though, without proper ventilation, while DIYing, this can really happen to anyone. But in all seriousness, I really do love the stone spray paint variety by Rustoleum. It’s such a quick and easy way to add a bit of texture should any of … Read more

Don’t Let Someone Get Your Goat: Goat Pen Ideas

Just last weekend my husband and I made the move and invested in our own two goats. Now, we have a backyard full of chickens AND goats. We are well on our way to becoming our own little farm! But of course, you can’t raise goats without a proper goat pen, so my husband and … Read more

The Mysterious Popularity of Iron Gates

Looking for a surefire way to keep out unwanted visitors while keeping your home looking great? Why not try installing an iron gate? These beauties have been around for centuries, and for good reason. Iron gates aren’t expected to go out of style soon!  Learn why below.  The History of Iron Gates Did you know … Read more