How to Build Floating Picture Shelves
These floating picture shelves are super simple to make and literally cost $150 or more at other stores that rhyme with “smottery smarn”. You can make these floating shelves yourself for under $20, and they will look just as good! Not only are these shelves very inexpensive to make, they are very easy to put together, even for a beginner DIY-er. As a matter of … Continue reading How to Build Floating Picture Shelves
Family Quarantine Craft Project
In light of this difficult time, I thought it would be nice to look back one day on this moment. Since I had a lot of time on my hands (no pun intended), I decided to make a quarantine craft project that included the entire family. I hung this picture in a space in my home, to remind what is important because, “When the world … Continue reading Family Quarantine Craft Project
My Favorite Cabinet Paint – Alternatives to Cabinet Kits
I recently updated my kitchen cabinets using a cabinet kit and it turned out great, but I wanted to try to find some other alternatives. So, I started doing research on different types of paint to find what would last on a bathroom vanity or in a kitchen. After reading about several different types of paint and their best usage, I came across Interior Semi-Gloss … Continue reading My Favorite Cabinet Paint – Alternatives to Cabinet Kits
Rustic Modern DIY Kitchen Table
$100 I wanted a kitchen table that was made out of solid planks of wood, wide, and rustic. I knew I couldn’t have all three for a reasonable price, so I decided to DIY a kitchen table. I didn’t want a table that was too small because I hated that I couldn’t even put a bowl of mashed potatoes in the center without everyone else’s … Continue reading Rustic Modern DIY Kitchen Table
Pergo Flooring Install (snap and click boards)
If you don’t know what Pergo flooring is, it’s just a very durable and nice looking “snap-and-click” laminate flooring. It also has built in padding so you can put these right on top of your subfloor. It’s also much cheaper than real wood, bamboo, or other types of flooring. The only down side of Pergo, or any laminate flooring for that matter, is that it … Continue reading Pergo Flooring Install (snap and click boards)
Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Tricks
Less Than $500 Ugly laminate flooring, a basic orange-ish vanity, unframed mirror, and an 8 dollar light fixture. Does this sound like your bathroom? Do you want to upgrade your bathroom but are worried that it’s beyond your skill set? This is how I felt before remodeling our full bathroom. Keep in mind, this is a DIY full bathroom remodel but, I didn’t touch the … Continue reading Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Tricks
Easy DIY Modern Accent Wall for Any Space
$60 I recently saw this DIY accent wall on Angela Rose Home, and I knew that I wanted to put this somewhere in our home. I decided to try this accent wall in our baby boy’s nursery. The room was already a light gray color and I had half a gallon of blue paint from another project. I thought this boring gray room could use … Continue reading Easy DIY Modern Accent Wall for Any Space
You Must Know your Design Style – Here’s Why!
I love home decor, but I always struggled to piece things together to give my home a cohesive feel. My home was filled with decor that was my taste, but didn’t really go together. I didn’t know what my style was until I took an Interior Design Style Quiz. After taking the quiz and looking around my home, I realized that I had a four … Continue reading You Must Know your Design Style – Here’s Why!
Quick, Easy, Laundry Room Upgrade
$100 I know that a laundry room is kind of “whatever space” that seems to be overlooked often, but cleaning this space up is usually a quick project because of it’s small size and lack of intricacies. For that reason, we decided to refresh ours and upgrade our laundry room. It can easily be done in a weekend or even a day if you don’t … Continue reading Quick, Easy, Laundry Room Upgrade
How to Build a Rustic Farmhouse Console Table
Less Than $100 Our friends surprised us and built this Ana White inspired farmhouse console table when we bought our first home. We absolutely loved this table immediately. We were so thankful for our friends taking the time out of their busy lives to make such a beautiful and sturdy table. This console table was sadly the sturdiest piece of furniture we owned at the … Continue reading How to Build a Rustic Farmhouse Console Table
Paint Color Ideas – Sneak Peek Inside my Home
My kitchen and living room are both painted Natural Gray by Behr Paint in Eggshell Finish. When I first started to paint with this color it almost looked lavender, but I kept going because I already bought a gallon of the paint to see if it would get better. The color came out great and it is a true gray color with no purple tones. … Continue reading Paint Color Ideas – Sneak Peek Inside my Home
Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint on Furniture
Okay, I am going to be honest with you here, I am not a big fan of chalk paint. I do not get the craze with this stuff. Chalk paint isn’t bad option if you are looking to a distress a piece of furniture, but the paint can be tough for beginners and it doesn’t hold up that great. Many websites state that you do … Continue reading Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint on Furniture
Rustic Decor – Accent Wall
$25 – $100 There are a trillion accent walls that you can do today, and if you’re Joanna Gaines there’s only one – ship lap. What I’m going to go over though is one of this easiest, quickest, and cleanest that you can possibly do. I must warn you that it’s somewhat addicting because of how easy it is. Next thing you know is there’s … Continue reading Rustic Decor – Accent Wall
DIY Mirror Frame in Bathroom
$20 Believe it or not, there’s a quick, easy, and affordable way to change the look of your bathroom, without replacing anything. Instead, you’re adding something – a simple DIY mirror frame around your already existing mirror. Most homes come with one large builder grade mirror in the bathroom. Builder grade mirrors aren’t the most attractive or decorative item, but it can be MUCH more … Continue reading DIY Mirror Frame in Bathroom
How to Paint a Room – Without Tape!
When I first moved into my house it was a hideous shade of yellow in almost every room. Since it was a big project to take on, my husband offered to help paint. I gave my husband a brush and he held the paint brush like a first grader, I instantly cringed and told him never mind I can do all the cuts instead. If … Continue reading How to Paint a Room – Without Tape!
How to Rip up Carpet (and Clean Urine on Sub-floor)
What’s that smell? When I moved into my house, I immediately noticed the carpet had to be replaced – probably 700 or 800 sqft of it, the entire first floor. The carpet was old and smelled of urine, so there was no question that it had to go. I thought ripping up the carpet would also get rid of the urine smell – wrong. But … Continue reading How to Rip up Carpet (and Clean Urine on Sub-floor)
Stain your Stair Railing for a Quick Update
My staircase was previously an outdated orange wood tone, as it seems most builders-grade homes are today. It just looked so dirty and cheap (see picture below). I knew I had to stain my stair railing and I wanted to update the staircase without spending a lot of money. I decided to update the color of the staircase by using Varathane stain with poly in … Continue reading Stain your Stair Railing for a Quick Update
DIY Projects That Saved Me Over $8,000
It’s funny how you always see financially savvy blogs that talk about how to save money and get out of debt, start a side hustle, increase your credit score, and everything in between. “How I retired at age 20 with $16 trillion in the bank”, but you’ll never read about the cost savings DIY projects. This includes everything from renovating your house, painting, and building … Continue reading DIY Projects That Saved Me Over $8,000
The Best Paint Products for Any Project
I’m a paint fanatic and I literally painted my house top to bottom, which includes the ceiling. I’ve also, painted my vanity, kitchen cabinets, and furniture. It’s safe to say I am particular with my products (after a lot of trial and error). I am sharing some of my favorite products that I have used for various projects in my home. Brushes Wooster Angled brushes … Continue reading The Best Paint Products for Any Project
Easy Instructions on How to Paint a Vanity
Under $50 If you don’t have the money, or time, to renovate your entire bathroom, you can easily refresh it and change the entire look. Adding a coat of paint, new hardware, and framing a builder grade mirror can make a big difference on a budget. Read on to see how to paint a vanity – the proper way. Painting a bathroom vanity is so … Continue reading Easy Instructions on How to Paint a Vanity