Racking Out
Let's quickly remember the weekend when Pete went out of town and I spent 10 hours racking floorboards by myself in maternity leggings, with Cosmo radio blasting, successfully emptying 13 …
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Let's quickly remember the weekend when Pete went out of town and I spent 10 hours racking floorboards by myself in maternity leggings, with Cosmo radio blasting, successfully emptying 13 …
Our floors are without a doubt one of the biggest freaking projects we'll ever take on in terms of magnitude, cost, and importance, so they'll continue to consume our lives …
Somewhere in between painting the house, buying maternity jeans, and tearing out oak floorboards, I had a chance to write six new posts for DIY Network's blog Made + Remade, including …
The bulk of our weekend consisted of getting the kid's bedrooms prepped for the hardwood installation, with ever present iced coffee and pumpkin muffins. Best weekend ever? You decide. The nursery, …
The day I've been waiting for! And the day the dog has been dreading (he really loves sleeping on carpet). Carpet removal, yo! We're about 4 months behind where we expected …
It would seem as though I have a really long way to go in this whole becoming-a-woman-of-domestic-means thing, and I don't mean in the sense that I feel the need …
It’s time for a beautiful switch. Their words, not mine, but one might say that they basically took the words right out of my mouth. Over the next few months, …
I’m partnering with Black & Decker to showcase the MATRIX, its newest cordless 20v max drill/driver with a unique line of attachments that’s more adaptable than any other multi-tool that I’ve had the pleasure …
I've written a few posts recently for DIY Network that might pique your interest: 1. I've been the driving force behind getting our own, super-powerful leaf blower, because I expect all …
If you're like me, you probably see a lot of stuff in retail stores that you don't buy because, well, you can make that. I do it a lot, inspiration's …
Sherwin-Williams graciously sponsored this post! We are so lucky to have them pitching in to help support our super season of painting. How do you choose the right shade of white …
Well, I can't say we saw this coming. What you can't tell by the photo is that if the tree had been leaning the other way, it would have decimated the …
The roof! BAM, there it is. If you shield your eyes from seeing the mess we made in the yard (dumpster comin' soon), the peeling paint, and some of that …
I don't know why I decided to post these photos now, it's been over three months since I took them, quick snapshots to remember the state of our old house …
It's time for a beautiful switch. Their words, not mine, but one might say that they basically took the words right out of my mouth. Over the next few months, …
It was three months ago today that we closed on this awesome home. Most of our progress so far has taken place outside, clearing brush, pruning trees, planning garden space, …
It shall now be confessed that two years ago, I stole/borrowed/assumed ownership of a vintage rocking horse (and rocking elephant) pattern that I found discarded of in Pete's parents dumpster …
I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle.
You can find me writing for HGTV and DIY Network, follow me on facebook and instagram, or drop me a note if you'd like. I love notes.
Thanks for visiting!
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