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Flipping furniture is a great way to create a customized piece for your home at a fraction of the cost of quality retail furniture. A little creativity and elbow grease, some paint, and you are on your way. Imagining a new use for old furniture …
When we purchased our vacation home we knew the first project we had to tackle was stabilizing the boathouse. The cabin was build in the mid-1950’s and the boathouse was constructed not long after that. The boathouse was definitely a major bonus on our …
Shortly after Pat and I married, we purchased our first home. Once we settled in, we began to travel and developed our dream of owning a vacation home. We knew we wanted a waterfront home and since we live nowhere close to an ocean, we focused …
Outdoor patio paradise! Isn’t it magical?!?! There was a lot going on with this project, so I will tell the story and share the photos in a series of posts. The project began mid-summer and the fireplace and exterior garage renovation were completed the day …
Frustrated trying to grow vegetables and flowers from seed. Do they dry out or get moldy? Try this cost-effective, fool-proof method: Winter Sowing. When we first started ‘farming’ at a community garden, we purchased our plants at home centers and nurseries once the garden was ready …
I have ‘known’ Kobenstyle Enamel casserole cookware my entire life. My mom received a set as a shower gift when she married 50-years ago. Growing up, this cookware meant special events and celebration food. My mom stored her most beloved Christmas cookies in her Kobenstyle. This …
Create a wildlife oasis We have a little cabin in the Northwoods that allows us to escape work, school and all the associated activities. Up north, it’s easy to slow down, relax and take time to watch the activities of our woodland neighbors. Not long …
Bathroom looks amazing and this project is very close to completion. I love the fixtures I found on Signature Hardware. They have some pretty cool stuff for every style. Check out the granite and marble sink basins! Too cool! Great selection, packaging, and customer service. …
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you. Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Wow! The bathroom floor looks fabulous. Unfortunately, the …
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you. Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. I took a little break, but have been …