My Mom was right! I can admit it. Years ago when my husband and I were looking to move to a better neighborhood, we came a crossed this house. It was 2009 during the housing crisis, and the house was bank-owned. The exterior was mostly finished, but the interior wasn't. The drywall was all up, taped and textured, ready for paint, no cabinets, rough … [Read more...]
DWS779 DeWALT Miter Saw Review
This DWS779 DeWALT Miter saw review post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with the saw. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Today we are talking about the DeWALT 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS779. I'm … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Tiny House Toy Room Reveal
It took me about 6 weeks to chip away at this project, but I'm happy to say that the basement playhouse build (which is really a toy room shaped like a tiny house), is pretty much done! Yay! My kids are super excited and have been having fun inspecting everything as the project came together. My house may not be in style, but at least my playhouse is :-) I tried to make the … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Shiplap & Sheetrock
Progress on the basement playhouse is moving right along. In Part 2 of the build, I added the shiplap, sheetrock and the 2nd floor/ceiling. Adding the shiplap and sheetrock has been the most gratifying process, because it really made the playhouse take shape. When designing the playhouse, I decided to put shiplap on the inside and outside of all the walls with windows. Then … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Cordless Random Orbit Sander Tool Review
The Milwaukee Random Orbit Sander tool review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. My first glance at the M18 cordless Random Orbit Sander was at a tool expo and I was … [Read more...]
Ridgid Angled Finish Nailer and Compressor Tool Review
The Ridgid Angled Finish Nailer and Compressor tool reviews are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have been in the thick of building my kid's a fun basement … [Read more...]
60 Inch Round Table French Farmhouse Style
The 60 inch Round Table - French Farmhouse Style Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Framing
The Basement Playhouse Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have always loved those darling basement playhouses and under the stair play … [Read more...]
Ashley Nightstand – Free Plans
The Ashley Nightstand with tool review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. For my family Christmas party, all of the cousins (my kids, nieces and nephews) draw names for whom … [Read more...]
Front Door Refresh and Smart Lock Install
Front door refresh and smart lock install is sponsored by Delaney Hardware. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. 'Tis the season for Holiday parties and family gatherings. It's nice to have a welcoming front … [Read more...]