I’m reflecting on this project a little more than I normally do. There were many lessons learned as this project progressed. Making raised garden beds can be fun, but also complicated. I’ll share some throughout this post and the key points in”part 2″. In the last post I wrote, I talked about budgeting and planning […]
A huge reason that people DIY is for cost purposes. I can go to Restoration Hardware and find this GORGEOUS solid wood, distressed table that would look perfect in my dining room, SOLD! But wait, it’s $3,395 ($2,546 if you’re a member). Yeah that’s a lot and I just can’t see spending that much money […]
When building this house I had this vision for our living room which included a tall beautiful fireplace. One that was tiled from floor to ceiling and unfortunately the builder didn’t offer that as an option so I just went with the most basic options for the fireplace with the intention of refinishing it. I […]
After buying my new house, this shiplap wall was one of my very first projects. I had my mind set on this project from the beginning of the building plans for our new house. Now, the breakfast nook is one of my favorite places in the house. I love the natural, airy feel with a […]
Full disclosure: this was one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on. I completely underestimated the strength and amount of concrete needed for this project. Making your own concrete pavers and fire pit may be difficult, but it will be worth it in the end. Definitely check out the lessons learned at the […]
This project is one of my favorites. I spent the weekend crawling around my back patio laying brick pavers but it’s probably one of the easier, large projects that I’ve done in a while so I wanted to share some pictures and details about the process. First I want to thank Steve, my husband, for […]
