This weekend we took the shed down it was moved to the top of the priority list when Booga knocked it 2″ off center on Friday. I was concerned about how the shed was going to come down having a background in Preservation you always expect the worse (building falling). Thankfully that did not happen … Continue reading
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Backyard Beautification Part 1
There have been lots of things on my To-Do List and our backyard is one of those items. I really wanted a new fence this year well that didn’t happen because of the bathroom renovation. I recently have been spending way more time back there than I have in the 5 years we have lived … Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood Table
My neighbor removed part of their fence and had a pile of old wood that they said I could raid at will, I of course took them up on this. I really wanted to make a table for outside out of reclaimed wood. I can assure you it took much longer than I though it … Continue reading
I Did It! I Finally Did It!
I ripped out the backsplash in my kitchen. It was messy and gratifying I had stared at that horrible tile for over 5 years now (I can’t believe I let it go that long). I am doing a new backsplash it is definitely a work in progress and I don’t want to spill the beans on … Continue reading
My Biggest FAIL Fixed
I have posted in the past I don’t have many FAILS but when I do they are EPIC on so many levels. I am now going to introduce you to my Biggest FAIL, my kitchen cabinets. Five years ago we moved into our house and our cabinets were oak (or so I thought) and I have never … Continue reading
Part 7: The Big Reveal
After seven parts it is time to finally reveal what part of my bathroom looks like (the other part needs some minor things like baseboards before I take photos). I do have a couple at least one other tutorial that I plan on doing but I have to buy a couple baskets to make it … Continue reading
Part 6: The Little Things (Faux Oiled Rubbed Bronze Technique)
Once we discovered that we were getting a “new bathroom” I decided it was the “little things” that would make the bathroom look amazing. The rubbed oiled bronze plate covers, the wire shelves to look like wood and of course decorations. The first thing I concentrated on was the switch plate covers. I am cheap, … Continue reading
Part 5: A Little Tile (Tips and Tutorial)
After the floorwas done and we decided we were going to addtile, at this point I started having fun creating a “Better Homes and Garden Bathroom.” I have laid tile, lots of tile, I mentioned my dad and uncle well neither of them liked laying tile so would do the majority of the work under … Continue reading
Part 4: The Floor (with a little tutorial)
The one thing I didn’t want to touch in the bathroom was the floor. I was completely okay with the grayish linoleum that was in there it matched the basic decor and replacing the floor is a huge pain. When we went and put vanity in we discovered it was 1/2″ too big despite measuring … Continue reading
Part 3: They Did WHAT?!
I posted about the electrical in our bathroom already but I didn’t really post about my reaction when I discovered this nice tid bit about our house. Our bathroom light fixture was dying a slow painful death and I mean 2 out of the 3 lights worked and it was a hideous looking standard builder’s … Continue reading