How To Build A Fireplace Mantel
Ready for more progress on the fireplace? Good, ’cause there’s been lots. Last you saw, we had tiled the hearth and part of the surround wi…
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 Hide The Cable Box With A Remote
When we last left off with our little media cabinet we had cleaned all of the grime off (with a Magic Eraser of all things) as well as remo…
How To Tile A Marble Herringbone Fireplace
With our fireplace refacing plan all worked out, and our supplies waiting at the ready, it was time to dive into step 1: TILE! So we’re her…
Planning & Buying Materials For A Fireplace Makeover
Having fresh paint in the kitchen has given us a chance to look at the room with, well, fresh eyes. And it has sparked our plans to take th…
How To Add Remotes To Your Bedside Lamps
Number five is alive! (Short Circuit, anyone?) I went with that intro because we recently added a helpful robot to our household (you know …
How To Save Money On Electrical Work
Ok, so we recently had some work done. Nope, not calf implants, but you’re close… How about can implants? Also known as recessed lighting. …
Updating A Thrift Store Doll’s Cradle
Psst- We’re still at work on the living room (you got a preview of that mess project here) so we’ll be back with those details on Monday (b…
How To Replace An Ugly Doorbell
Which eyesores? The wicked ones in our hallway of course. Because if we were going through all of the trouble to install board and batten, …
Tips For Mixing Prints And Patterns
Q: I really love the kid’s room! Great color choices. Do you have a formula for mixing prints? I love how they are all so different – even …
How To Install Crown Molding
Feeling too nervous to install crown molding yourself? We were too. But we just installed crown molding in our daughter’s bedroom and it wa…
Board & Batten For Less Than $60
Yesterday you saw how our board and batten project came out for the Pinterest Challenge, so today we’re back with the full tutorial shebang…
Listy McListerson: Updated
Warning: this is longer than the Oscars, so feel free to fast forward to the good parts. These posts actually came about when people asked …