Vertical Siding, also known as Board and Batten, is a modern option for an exterior renovation. Check out the before and after of this home, which went from horizontal vinyl “lap” to vertical vinyl siding. When it was time to replace our home’s vinyl siding, we knew we wanted vertical siding, also called board and …
Before and After
Learn how to German schmear brick, in no time! Makeover a brick fireplace with mortar wash, a beginner-friendly DIY project. As much as I love the cozy features in our cottage-style home, some of it is a bit dark for my liking. For example, our east-facing living room only gets morning light, making it dim …
Do you love the style of bamboo blinds, but hate the price? Learn how to make DIY bamboo blinds with this simple hack that will save you money too! We are moving into a new home in the next few weeks, and it has 17 windows. Seventeen. All 17 windows are in need of new …
Short bathroom vanity? Learn how to make a vanity taller and deeper. A bathroom vanity makeover can be an affordable update! Our bathroom vanity makeover is complete and it is a huge transformation! The updated vanity not only looks better, but it is more functional, too. Today, I’ll explain how to make a vanity taller, …
Learn how to paint brick, including which types of paint to use. Painting a brick fireplace is an inexpensive and easy way to brighten a room. Brick fireplaces can be a beautiful accent in a home. I love aged brick — especially in old farm kitchens or peeking out from crumbling plaster. However, sometimes brick …
Documenting the renovation of a modern cottage style home. Located in Kentucky, our modern cottage is undergoing a wall to wall remodel. We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of purchasing our cottage style home. It’s come a long way over the last 12 months, and today I’m taking you on a tour! Modern Cottage …
Learn how to spray paint indoors with a DIY Indoor Spray Paint Booth. No need to depend on weather with an indoor spray tent and indoor paint booth. Our DIY indoor spray paint booth has changed my furniture-painting strategy. Because, confession, I’ve never liked spray painting. It’s just been too complicated – and honestly, too …
Take a tour of this beautiful vintage laundry room with dark green cabinets. It’s packed full of storage with vintage laundry room decor that is functional, stylish, and practical! Well, we’ve lived here nearly a year and I finally have a completed room to show you! Granted, it’s a small laundry room, but I’m still …
Take a tour of this modern bohemian nursery for a baby girl. Featuring vintage decor, modern boho design, and a pink crib, it’s the sweetest bohemian bedroom! Today is the reveal post of my daughter’s Modern Bohemian Nursery. This “nursery” is actually a toddler room because — as it turns out — babies don’t stop growing for online …
Learn the simplest method to remove carpet staples from wood floors, with the right tools and a video tutorial. Plus, this method won’t damage the hardwood! There is no happier reno surprise than pulling up a corner of wall-to-wall carpeting and finding hardwood. Am I right?! Original hardwood hidden under ugly, old carpet can save big bucks on …
Would you like to learn how to paint furniture? Any beginner can learn how to distress furniture with chalky finish paint, using this simple tutorial. I’m fairly new to furniture painting and have been trying to polish my skills in 2017. I’ve completed a white vintage chest, zinc-finish file cabinet, and pink crib to name a few — and now a …
Heirloom furniture isn’t always perfect, but it can be beautiful. Learn how to embrace the imperfections found in Heirloom Furniture! What do you do with heirloom furniture that looks, well, like it’s been used? Sometimes, it looks like it has been used a lot. It’s worn out. It’s beaten up. But… Is it meaningful? Is it …
Learn how to make a DIY Aztec Table. This painted furniture tutorial includes the tips, tricks, and products to complete a bohemian-style makeover. We’ve got another new addition in our entryway, besides the map wall. There is a narrow spot next to our front door that is perfect for a small console table — and …
How to transform a basic metal file cabinet with a faux zinc finish. Makeover a file cabinet with an industrial style finish. Disclosure: Supplies for this project were provided by DecoArt. All opinions are mine alone. It’s the fourth edition of the Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge for 2017. As a quick reminder, we each take …
Have you ever shopped second-hand for a vintage dresser? Learn how to refinish a vintage dresser. A dresser makeover is an affordable storage solution. Disclosure: Supplies for this project were provided by DecoArt. All opinions are mine alone. It’s the third edition of the Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge for 2017. As a quick reminder, we …