It's finally feeling like spring around here, all of the blossoms are budding on the trees. Which means its time to get outside and work on a few projects in my backyard. For years I've been stumped on what to do in the back corner of my yard. My yard is an odd shape, being on an inside corner of the neighborhood, the yard is in a bit of a pie shape. I've had a playset back … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 5 Trim & Paint
This week I got back to my woodworking roots and it feels so good! I am participating in a Spring Renovation Challenge hosted by Jeffrey Court Tile <-- Check out all the DIY'ers and Designers I would love your vote, click here. You can vote once/week. Thanks so much As a reminder, this is what my entryway looked like before... You can check out Week 1 before … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 4 Tiling
The tile is down and grouted, hallelujah! I am participating in a Spring Renovation Challenge hosted by Jeffrey Court Tile <-- Check out all the DIY'ers and Designers I would love your vote, click here. You can vote once/week. Thanks so much!!! As a reminder, this is what it looked like before... You can check out Week 1 before pics and the plan … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 3 Rebuilding
During this remodel I'm reviewing some tools (designated with *) that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with the 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. The demolition is done and all the trash is taken out to the dump … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 2 Demo Day
It's demo day and there's no going back now...hopefully I've made the right choice ha ha. I am participating in a Spring Renovation Challenge hosted by Jeffrey Court Tile <-- Check out all the DIY'ers and Designers As a reminder, this is what it looked like before... You can check out more before pics and the plan here. … [Read more...]
Entryway Remodel – Spring Renovation Challenge – Week 1 The Plan
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...]
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...]
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...]
Winterizing Sprinklers – How to blow out sprinklers
Winterizing Sprinklers and Ridgid Compressor 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. If you have sprinklers in your yard for your lawn and live where it freezes, then … [Read more...]
Moving a Door in the Basement
Moving a door, Dewalt cordless framing nailer and Dremel oscillating tool accessories 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. When we first moved into our house, the … [Read more...]