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The Complete Guide to Pebble Tile
When it comes to creating a unique and visually captivating floor surface, pebble tiles are an exceptional choice. These tiles offer a blend of natural beauty and durability that can transform any space into a serene oasis. In this blog post, we’ll explore what pebble floor tile is, the different types available, how to install…

Cottage Bathroom Design Ideas
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure… What does a modern cottage bathroom look like? Where do you source all of the tile, light fixtures, faucets, cabinets, and decor? Come along and explore with me. I’ve made a couple of mood boards to get started on this design process. In the meantime, the…

Cheap and Easy DIY “Shiplap” Wall
Learn the secret to make a cheap and easy DIY Shiplap wall, with this simple tutorial! All it takes is inexpensive plywood, nails, and a few nickels! With the high price of lumber these days, I just wasn’t sure if we were going to be able to Shiplap the walls that I had planned on…

Small DIY Laundry Room Makeover
My laundry room was in desperate need of a makeover. I wanted to add farmhouse style, storage, and great function. I needed to achieve all of this on a small budget. So of course it would be a DIY laundry room makeover! Does your laundry room need a makeover too? Well keep reading for some…

DIY Kitchen Remodel on a Budget
Progress Report You may have read the post or watched the video of our new DIY Ikea kitchen island. I’ll include the video below in case you want to check it out. However, that was just the beginning six plus months ago! We have since torn out ceilings and installed shiplap, removed and repurposed upper…

Ikea DIY Kitchen Island with Thrifted Counter Top!
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure… It’s finally finished! Our IKEA free-standing kitchen island with genuine wood top, is a perfect fit. This was a pretty simple Ikea hack with quick installation. Hallelujah! It turned out to be the perfect kitchen island for our small kitchen. The shiplap sides and back…

Before & After: German Schmear Fireplace Makeover
What a difference a schmear makes! I’ve been wanting to try this German schmear technique for a couple of years and I finally went for it. It’s definitely a dramatic difference in my living room. Plus I want to share my “new” thrifted dining room chandelier! It’s wood beaded and wonderful! How To Do a…

Loft Remodel Reveal: Before and After
We closed in our open loft to make it much more functional as a bonus room. Now I have a beautiful office space and family room. The best part is, we did it all on a budget. In this post, I’m sharing the details and loft remodel before and after photos. Adding two walls and a…

Farmhouse Style Tiny Laundry Room Makeover
Small laundry room makeover. Oh the joy of doing laundry. Really, I don’t mind it since we gave our tiny laundry room a much needed makeover! This Laundry room is part of the seven foot ceiling territory. Which includes the kitchen, half bathroom, laundry room, and master bathroom. Why ask why, is all I can…