Tag: update
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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…
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DIY Painting the Water Closet Tips
It occurred to me as I prepped to paint my LEAST favorite area of the home that I may have a few tips to share. Sanity savers if you will- because I’ve been here done that too many times! It’s a small area that’s simply awkward and takes way longer than you would expect. I…
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DIY Painted Garage Doors
I worked inside over the past year making this house into our home. I’ve tackled the majority of the rooms and I’m finally shifting my focus outside. It’s an all brick house to there is little maintenance. I’ve been wanting to paint our garage doors for over a year. I also love painting things black…