When we started designing this house my number one priority was an open kitchen where people could gather. Our last home also had a larger, open kitchen. The majority of our time was spent…
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How to Install Engineered Wood Flooring
For the new house I opted for carpet free. I know, I know. You may think I am crazy, but having torn carpet out so many times and seen what is under there… eek!…
All Our Flooring Details
Let me first start by saying we do NOT have any carpet in our home. I know some of you are thinking, wow, you are crazy. Some others love the idea. I have found…
Inviting Summer Backyard Porches and Patios
As I’m fantasizing what my own backyard space will be in the next few years, I’ve put together some of the best uses for backyard porches and patios in the summer. There are so…
All the Details on Our Exterior
Our exterior isn’t quite done, but I have been getting a lot of questions about it. I will link everything I can in this post and update it as things get finished. I am…
DIY Plywood Closets!
At first we had our closets bid out to see how much it would cost. After getting those back I quickly nixed that idea because those numbers were definitely not in the approved budget.…
Patriotic Porches to Inspire Your Own Exterior
With July on its way soon, I had to throw in some inspiration for patriotic porches this year as I am fantasizing what my future 4th of July porch will look like. So many…
DIY Finish Work on a Fireplace
Let’s talk fireplaces. Inserts and installation can be pretty pricey depending on what type of fireplace you are buying. One way to cut costs is by completing all of the finish work yourself, which…
Wainscoting in the Entryway
Have you ever wanted to spruce up your entryway but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Like many of you, I wanted an inexpensive option to add a pop to my entryway and…
The Ultimate DIY Floor Vent to Obsess Over
While I realize that talking about a floor vent is not number one on most people’s agendas, I just could not pass this opportunity by without sharing all the details on my new obsession.…
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