Tag: refresh
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Peel and Stick Wallpaper Tips
Our living room needed a little extra texture so I decided to add a faux grasscloth wallpaper for the one wall. There are so many brands and options out there- the sky is the limit. I love a calm, neutral space so the subtle change is just right for me. I chose a faux grasscloth…
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DIY Painted Brick Fireplace
This was our fireplace up until a few days ago. It had remained untouched since we moved in 2 years ago except for replacing the gas insert. The tone on tone colors made the brick surround blend in rather than stand out. SUPPLIES Latex paint 2″ angled paint brush Painters tape I was painting our…
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DIY Deck Painting+Repairs
Whew. Repairing and repairing our deck was a huge undertaking that took a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Above is after all the TLC and I couldn’t love it more. But let’s go back in time and I’ll share the home improvement process. It was painted in dark brown and the original dark color…
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DIY Brick Wall
Sooo excited about this faux brick wall I created using joint compound, a level, trowel and my finger. That’s your materials list!!! A little messy but easy to wash up! To determine the size of a brick I wandered out to my sidewalk. Some grout lines are wider than others and brick shapes vary making…
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DIY Backsplash
Our Virginia house didn’t have backsplash and I’ve been trying to commit to a backsplash a year! I’ve had a major phobia since it permanent. Backsplash is typically installed once in a lifetime and I’ve struggled to commit. I kept bringing home samples and returning them for months. My first kitchen transformation was to I…