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My parents’ back porch has a concrete slab full of big cracks, including some that have shifted so that either side of the crack is on a different level. The size of the cracks range from long and wide to small and hairline, and I set out to fix all of them. I did my […]

How to Fix Cracked Concrete: Putting Two Methods to the Test

June 4, 2024

If you’re like me and hate when your metal vent covers stick out like sore thumbs in an otherwise beautiful room or exterior, here’s how you can make them virtually disappear. And the best part? This inexpensive fix won’t block air flow, like hiding them behind furniture would. Without further ado, here’s how to paint […]

Vent Covers After Painting
June 3, 2024

Exterior painting is a very expensive home project, especially if you don’t plan to DIY. When I painted the exterior of my home, I got quotes beforehand from professionals for $6–7K, and that was on the bargain end of the spectrum. So it’s important that you are extremely confident in your color choices before you […]

Black and White Exterior Paint Color with Wood Accents
May 25, 2024

Picture frame moulding is a great addition to rooms to add depth and texture to big blank walls. You can keep things simple by running a chair rail across the room and only adding boxes below, running single boxes from floor to ceiling, or adding multiple boxes vertically for extra drama. I chose to do […]

Chair Rail Moulding
May 14, 2024

Green is a classic and beautiful exterior paint color choice for your home. But which color to choose? I tried at least 12 different Benjamin Moore greens in my search for the perfect exterior paint color for my own home. Below, you’ll find my top 5 colors, including the one I chose… Benjamin Moore Rolling […]

May 9, 2024

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