Moving to a new house is no joke, but you can have some fun turning the effort into some cash. I recently downsized from a 2300 square foot home to a 1500 square foot townhouse and happy to say that I picked up a few tips on how to get PAID to have items moved...
Check out this estate sale find I picked up for $10. It was the perfect price point to test the navy blue and copper paint colors I had been wanting to try. The tub could be used for an outdoor beverage container, a planter or perfect for “bob for apples”! I cleaned it up a...
Pergolas are a great way to define an outdoor living space with some architectural interest. As a bonus, pergola shades add great design features through color, texture, movement and shade from the mid-day sun. I installed a pergola a few years ago and loved the defined area and recently decided to tackle the pergola shades....
My kitchen was one of the last, big projects to tackle in my house. Even though I was not changing the kitchen layout or flooring, I was procrastinating a bit due to the expense and disruption. Let’s take a look at the five upgrades that transformed my kitchen from builder-grade to a gorgeous gold and grey...
This was my third visit to Ireland and each time I fall in love with it a bit more. Beyond the picturesque surroundings, it is always an opportunity to embrace the comfort that comes from the outdoors and a good friend. This annual trip, always serves up a few insights and this year was no...
With what started out as a kitchen renovation on the main floor of the house, has turned into a refresh of all of the adjoining rooms. Our laundry room gets ALOT of traffic. It houses the entrance from the garbage (the most used entrance into the house), the dog’s bowls, leases and of course, the...
I love bringing old, tired pieces back to life again. My friend, Kathy, asked me to refurbish a chest that had been sitting in a barn for years. It needed lots of cleaning and love to bring it back to life again. But, look at how interesting the piece is! Those curves!!! Materials Ryobi Sander...