Reupholster Your Bed Frame in One Afternoon (With a No-Sew Option Too)!
You may think that title sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! I had been eyeing a beautiful pink velvet bed for a few months, but it was too expensive to ever actually pull the trigger on. We...
View ArticleTips to Customize IKEA Pax Wardrobes with Trim
If you’ve bought an IKEA Pax wardrobe (here’s how I built mine into the wall) and are looking for ideas or tips on how you can make them look a little more custom and expensive, look no further than...
View ArticleHow To Paint Plastic (and Make It Last!)
Whether you have some lawn furniture that’s seen better days or a kid’s toy that has been worn down with use, knowing how to paint plastic means that you can give fresh life to a piece (rather than...
View ArticleThe Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets
Painting your kitchen cabinets can make a huge difference in the appearance of a room. However, if not done properly, the results can be disastrous. When armed with the right knowledge, you can paint...
View ArticleA Backyard Makeover For Our Outdoor Pavilion (Before + After!)
When we first moved into our home almost two years ago, the yard was a bit of a hot mess and it was clear it needed a backyard makeover. It looked like it was full of nice flower beds and manicured...
View ArticleArt Studio
When we moved into our unrenovated 1990s home, we set out on a yearlong journey to update the look and feel of every single room. I instantly visualized turning this boring office into a colorful art...
View ArticleHow to Paint Roof Shingles (And When Not To)
If you have an asphalt shingle roof that you don’t love the color of, you may have asked yourself, “Can you paint roof shingles?” The answer to that question (maybe to your surprise) is YES! Painting...
View ArticlePainted Kitchen Counter- Faux Marble
I always wanted to try one of those faux marble DIY kits, especially after giving my kitchen a (budget-friendly) makeover and adding a faux tile backsplash. So, I purchased my faux marble countertop...
View ArticleGreen Living Room
From the first time we viewed this home (see the “before” image below), I knew I wanted to do a tone on tone look for this room. I agonized over the paint color (why do I always do that?). In the end,...
View ArticleHow We Built a Hidden Room
Building a hidden library for my children was a dream project and one of my favorite renovations of all time. We worked with professional contractors (this is not a DIY). However, I thought it would...
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