Do you have a beautiful plate, bowl, basket, artwork, or trinket that you want to turn into a wireless sconce? Here’s a step by step breakdown of how to do it on a budget. No drilling or power tools required… this is a very beginner-friendly DIY project! Project supply list This post may include affiliate […]
When I renovated the kitchen in my 1914 home, the cabinets weren’t salvageable. Not only were they not original to the home, but they had also been infested with roaches for decades. Why? Because the cabinets were poorly constructed and the kitchen itself had gaps between the floors and walls. In other words, the roaches […]
It’s demo day! *cue theme music* Depending on your renovation personality, you may find demo day exciting or exhausting. For my sister Brittany, it’s her favorite reno task, and she’s great at it. For me, demo stresses me out and I’m only excited to get it over with so that I can start rebuilding—my favorite […]
So you’re at the thrift shop or the antique store and you come across the perfect lamp. The only problem? The cord is old and unsafe. Thankfully, that’s an easy fix! Rewiring a lamp is simpler than you may think. Plus, once you know how to rewire it, you can also choose the plug type, […]
Whether you’re painting your front, back, or side door, there are a few additional steps that you need to take whenever you’re painting an exterior door vs. an interior door. Because exterior door paint needs to hold up against everything from extreme weather and UV rays to armfuls of groceries and impatient pets, it’s always […]
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