Wall Molding Ideas
Add instant style and sophistication to your interiors with these expert wall molding ideas! Our easy-to-understand wall molding ideas guide will help you choose the perfect wall treatment to bring…
How to Start Your Home Makeover
Should you begin to makeover your home by organizing, decorating, or renovating? Here are three considerations to make plus a free quiz to help you figure out how to start…
Dark Hardwood Floors
A review and the pros and cons of having hand scraped dark hardwood floors in your home, plus the best cleaning tips. I’m tackling a question that I’m asked about…
Updating Electrical Outlets and Light Switches
Learn modern and attractive options for updating electrical outlets and light switches like screwless wall plates, built-in nightlights, and USB chargers. In the past seven years since we bought this…
Mixing Tiles in a Bathroom in 3 Simple Steps
Learn about mixing tiles in a bathroom to create a stunning look that fits your style. Get tips on how to choose the right types of tile, and how to…
PVC Shiplap: How to Plank a Wall with PVC
Learn how to plank a wall with PVC! Moisture-resistant PVC/AZEK is the perfect material for creating a faux “shiplap” planked wall in your bathroom or outdoors. Get the how-to tutorial…
DIY Shiplap Wall Plank Treatment Tutorial
Learn how to create a budget-friendly DIY shiplap wall using plywood for a fraction of the cost of pre-made shiplap. Create a beautiful, timeless look for your home with this…
IKEA Farmhouse Sink (DOMSJÖ) Discontinued & Alternatives
A review of the IKEA Farmhouse Sink with cleaning tips, installation answers, and some alternative sinks now that it’s been discontinued. Years ago this post contained a review of the…
DIY Beadboard Ceiling
Learn how to cover a dated, textured, or popcorn ceiling with an easy and inexpensive cottage style DIY beadboard ceiling for a custom look. Do you have a ceiling with…
Family Room Project Plans
Want to tackle a family room project? Make sure you have a plan in place first! Learn about our steps and missteps to finish our family room. Have you ever…
How To Cover a Brick Fireplace with Wood
Learn how to cover a brick fireplace with wood to transform it from dated to timeless style with stone, painted wood, and a solid rustic pine mantel. When we first…
When to DIY or Hire Out Projects
Should you DIY or hire out projects in your renovation? It can be difficult to make the right choice. Here are some general recommendations about what projects make sense to…
Second-Floor Laundry Room & Closet Renovation
Considering moving your laundry room upstairs? Learn how we diverted an awkward hallway to create a second-floor laundry room and closet. Welcome to the room in our home that is…
How to Build a Bay Window Bench with Hidden Storage
Learn how to recreate the built-in bay window bench that helped to add extra seating to our breakfast nook plus hidden storage for small appliances. This post was embarrassingly long…
Primary Bathroom Project Plans
Follow along as a dated 1980s bathroom gets a modern makeover and read all of the Primary Bathroom Project Plans! Today I’m excited to share our latest project in the…