You might think you found the perfect tile for your space, but is your space right for that tile?? Before you click that buy now button, there are a few things you need to know to help you decide whether small format or large format tile is the better fit for your project. What kindContinue reading “When to Use Small Tile vs. Large Tile”
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3 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Deck
800” of snow last winter didn’t bode well for our deck. One afternoon I was inside (thankfully!!) and heard a thunderous rumble only to look out the window and see an iceberg size chunk of snow shed right onto our front deck. I opened the front door and seeing a jumble of deck railings inContinue reading “3 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Deck”
What you Need to Know About Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation
I have this teensy little habit of doing something one time and thinking I’m a pro. Tile a backspash? Pro. Install shiplap. Expert. Install my first LVP. Piece of cake. Well, kind of like a piece of cake that looks delicious on the outside but when you eat it, it’s not that great. Starting theContinue reading “What you Need to Know About Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation”
How to Create a Warm & Cozy Living Room
If you had to describe your perfect living room, many of us would say you want something cozy and comfortable. A room that feels warm and inviting, somewhere to relax and spend some quality family time. Here are a few elements you can EASILY incorporate to make your space a haven of warmth and coziness.Continue reading “How to Create a Warm & Cozy Living Room”
Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom
When I started designing our master bathroom, I knew I wanted it to be black, white and have wood accents. It’s a classic combination that we are seeing more often as the modern farmhouse trend becomes ever so popular. I spent countless hours searching products, researching materials, buying samples, and scrolling Pinterest. I finally cameContinue reading “Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom”
How I Transformed Old Bunkbeds to Farmhouse Style for Under $200
Facebook marketplace strikes again! I was daaang excited when I scored these cherry stained wood bunkbeds for FREE. Obviously, starting with a free piece of furniture is a great way to keep your costs down. But how do you score free furniture? And how do limit the cost of materials? Keep reading to find out!Continue reading “How I Transformed Old Bunkbeds to Farmhouse Style for Under $200”
Kitchen Hutch Refurbishment- A Modern Farmhouse Transformation
Who loves finding free stuff on the side of the road? Me! It’s a fact, everyone loves free stuff. And I love it even more when I see something with makeover potential. I saw this hutch a few weeks ago while we were heading to the pool and I BEGGED my husband to turn theContinue reading “Kitchen Hutch Refurbishment- A Modern Farmhouse Transformation”