How To Build A Paver Patio
Hallelujah, the patio is done! I’ve caught my breath a little bit and regained feeling in most of my muscles, so I’m back to tell you the e…
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.
How To Lay A Paver Patio: Gravel, Sand, And Stones
The last four days have been nutzo in Patio Land for us (not to be confused with Temptation Island- remember that show?). The good news is …
How To Make Your Home Feel Like Home
We interrupt this regularly scheduled broadcast for a quick patio progress report: the wallet-draining patio supplies (mentioned here) have…
How To Fix A Broken Pendant Light
The other day I flipped on the lights in our kitchen and noticed one of the two pendants over the table was out. No biggie, right? The prev…
How To Prep and Level A Paver Patio
Digging is right up there with the Kardashians for me. As in, I’m getting tired of it (What? I’m a guy – we don’t like those shows). I knew…
How To Match Ikea White Paint
It feels like a theme lately to remind you guys that we mentioned that we were going to do fill-in-the-blank a while back and then exclaim …
When Home Projects Go Wrong
I learned in grade school that trying to be perfect would probably result in a caffeine-pill-fueled freakout a la Jesse Spano (yes, many of…
The Planning Process Of Building A Paver Patio
Note: For those reading this post during happy hour, feel free to turn it into a drinking game and take a sip every time you read the word …
How To Make A Pillow From Two Cloth Napkins
Duuuuude. I got back on the proverbial sewing machine horse. What? You haven’t heard that expression. Whatever. The point is: Sue the Napki…
New House’s Exterior
First of all, the outpouring of kindness and support that you guys showed to our family yesterday is both humbling and amazing. Thanks for …
How To Sew A Fabric Bunting
Growing up my aunt and mom sewed all the time (they made all my Halloween costumes and my aunt even sewed my mom’s wedding dress) but whene…
Decorating A Console Table Behind A Couch
The console returns. Yes, the console is like Rocky and Batman movies. The sequels keep coming. Maybe instead of The Console Returns we sho…