How to Make a Headboard From an Old Mantel
One of my favorite features of the bedroom is the headboard we made from an old mantel. The mantel was a steal at $10. This is how we made my mantel to headboard dream a reality.
How to Remove Smelly Odors From Old Dresser Drawers
Have you ever been in a thrift store, an old barn or even a yard sale and completely fallen in love with a dresser? Then you pull out the drawers and this obnoxious odor hovers just under the tip of your nose. Here are 7 tips to help remove smelly odors from old dresser drawers.
Weatherwood Stained Cabinet
I’m in the midst freshening up some of my favorite spaces at home. I still love the direction everything is headed with warm neutrals and varying shades of white. I recently had the opportunity to review a Weatherwood stain called Reclamation so we built a cabinet to hold my growing ironstone collection.
Building a Porch Swing Frame
One my favorite things about the back patio is the porch swing. I’ve wanted a porch swing for as long as I can remember. We found a set of plans that were relatively easy to follow and set about creating a frame for the swing. This is a job that took both of us to complete, so if you’re thinking about doing this yourself, make sure you have a buddy.
6 Easy to Create Coastal Home Decorating Ideas
It won’t be long before Memorial Day will be here and summer activities will be in full swing. I’m in the midst of adding touches of summer to the main living areas and on the porches. Here are a few easy to create coastal home decorating ideas you can incorporate in your home too:
Indoor Drying Rack for the Laundry Room
It’s no secret that I love the smell of laundry drying out in the sunshine. But there are some things I don’t want to be seen on the clothesline, if you know what I mean. Thankfully, we’ve figured out a way to build an indoor drying rack for the laundry room. Here’s how it all came together in case you want to build your own too.
Homemade HE Laundry Soap Update and a New Recipe
I definitely don’t think I would ever go back to buying laundry detergent at the store now that we’ve been making a homemade HE laundry soap. Here’s an update on the original recipe and a new recipe that smells like summer.
Backyard Patio Makeover Reveal
We’ve been working on this backyard patio makeover reveal for weeks. I wanted to create a space that felt relaxed and comfortable. An outdoor extension to the indoor living spaces that was a place to laugh, unwind, eat, host parties and grill out.
How to Make a Menu Board From an Old Door
I was going through my wood stash in the garage when I came across this old door and instantly knew it would make the perfect menu board for our outdoor living space.
Farmhouse Style Table Makeover
You may remember back in January, I featured a table we use for the back patio area. The stain color I originally used had more blue tones than gray so I decided to give the farmhouse style table another makeover using paint instead of stain.
Tips for Painting a Textured Concrete Patio
One of my home goals for 2015 was to give an update to the back patio area. Painting the textured concrete as well as creating an outdoor seating and eating areas were top priorities. Here are a few tips I learned about staining a textured concrete patio.
Goodbye April, Hello May
If I had to choose two words to describe the progress of April, it would be “intentionally focused.” After feeling off track from a crazed schedule in the month of March, I was able to recharge while still managing to accomplish my goals this month.