Outdoor Deck Furniture & Accessories
A bunch of folks have asked for a little deck mood board, just to see what we’re imagining when this beast of a project is actually complet…
Second House Ideas and Projects
Here's how we updated and transformed our second house with DIY projects and a lot of sweat equity! Check out all of the before and after pictures and project tutorials so you can whip up your own room makeovers.
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
First there was a fortunate event. We found a giant piece of art in a pretty wood frame selling for $20 at a yard sale in our neighborhood.…
How To Build The Base Of A Deck
“Can’t we just lay some decking already?!” That quote’s an homage to this kitchen post from last December about all of the little annoying …
How To Paint An Old Egg Chair
I have officially hatched my evil egg chair plan (mwah-hah-hah). Sorry, couldn’t resist an ovum-related pun. Anyway the $30 thrift store ca…
A Green & Gray Living Room
It all started when I was going back through old posts looking for a link to something when I came across this old forgot-about-it mood boa…
Buying A Thrift Store Egg Chair
I have been obsessed with egg chairs for at least a decade since seeing this hanging one in Domino magazine back in college and this guy fr…
Painting The Bedroom Rockport Gray
The deed is done! Rockport Gray is all up in this hizzy. We love how much more things like the extra thick crown molding and the trim aroun…
Finding The Perfect Medium Gray Wall Color
Yup, we went for it. We slapped up two paint colors that we love (and already had on hand) in our bedroom to see if darker walls (which is …
How To Decorate A Dining Room Buffet
Yes, that’s an SNL reference. But before I go any further I have to say thanks and I love you to you guys. Your kind words from this mornin…
$230 Bathroom Makeover
The ceiling hole is patched (see more on how I get that done here, complete with a ridiculous video of the process) – although admittedly t…
How To Move A Ceiling Light
Ever since we updated the light fixture in our bathroom back in April, one thing has been bothering us: its proximity to the shower curtain…
How To Add The Joists To Build A Deck
Alternate punny post title: Joist to the world. (I’ll pause while you golf clap) Good news! My dad made it back from my grandma’s house in …