After building the custom sliding barn door for my master bathroom renovation, a friend of mine asked if I would build a couple barn doors for a couple doorways in her basement. She sent me a few pictures she liked and the doorway opening measurements, and we were on our way! Check out the fullRead More
DIY Projects
How to replace a Boob Light
What the heck is a “boob light”? It’s the builder grade dome lights that are likely somewhere in your home…. In my home, they are in each of my kids’ rooms, in my hallway, and at the front entryway to my home. Something must be done…. So today, we are starting with the front entryway,Read More
DIY Crafts and Decorations
Easy DIY Christmas Ornament Keepsake 2022
Here is an easy DIY Ornament keepsake that you can make in an afternoon, with a few simple materials along with your kids’ picture, Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Toy Story, Baby’s First Christmas, Lego, Charlie Brown, or any other image that is memorable to you! This is also a great gift forRead More
DIY Projects
Pokemon-Themed Room Makeover for the gamer in your life!
Like most boys his age, my son is VERY into Pokemon. When I decided to makeover his room, I wanted something fun, something that represented him and his interests. He was also about to start 2nd grade and he chose a Pokemon backpack, so I thought, why not? I also wanted to add some artRead More
DIY Projects
How to add picture frame molding
I wanted to update the look of my master bedroom, so I chose to go with a neutral bedroom and a dark accent wall. I wanted to add some interest with a chair rail and some other trim to look like paneling, and add some large mirrors. The first thing was to come up withRead More
Whole Room Makeovers
Master Bedroom Before and After: Extra cozy and bright!
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DIY Tips and Tricks
Do you really need to caulk trim? Why and how?
Whether it’s painting window frames, wainscotting panels, baseboard trim, or any other type of update involving trim, a cleaner look is achieved if you caulk the seams. But WHY do you need to caulk these seams, and HOW do you do it? How? First lets start with some basics of how. When you purchase caulk,Read More
DIY Projects
How to replace carpet
My house was built in 1995, and all signs point to this being the original carpet. It was in very poor shape. I have installed vinyl floors, click-lock laminate flooring, and tile, so I wanted to see if I could install carpet, cause, why not? Here’s my master bedroom with all the furniture cleared out.Read More
DIY Projects
How to DIY reface your kitchen cabinet doors
Does your kitchen need a makeover, but it’s not in the budget? I wanted to update my kitchen look, but the functionality was just fine. The cabinet doors were very outdated, and new kitchen cabinets can be a monstrous expense, but are really only necessary if your kitchen layout needs to be changed. Resurfacing cabinetRead More
DIY Crafts and Decorations
Easy DIY Front Porch Christmas Planter Urn
This quick and easy Christmas Decor idea can provide a cheerful holiday welcome to your front porch. It took me about 15-20 minutes to put together. I made 2 of these, one for each side of my front door. Follow the below steps to make your own! Tools: Materials: Steps: Let me know how yoursRead More
