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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 […]

How to Hide Vent Covers Without Blocking Air Flow

June 3, 2024

My parents just bought a 1915 Craftsman home, and I’m fixing it up before they move in later this year—starting with the back porch! And no Southern back porch is complete without a pair of rocking chairs. But not just any pair… I want these to be super comfy with built-in back support and made […]

Ergonomic Cedar Rocking Chairs
June 2, 2024

I’m renovating my parents’ new (old) 1915 Craftsman home before they move in this fall! First up: I’m tackling exterior projects that will be too difficult to tackle once the Texas summer heat hits in full force. So let’s take a look at what we have to work with… Honestly, what a beautiful space! I […]

Parents Backyard Tour
May 20, 2024

Here’s how I built the $3500 dining table of my dreams for less than $500. I love the James+James Olivia Turned Leg Table. It is a playful, oversized take on classic turned-leg antique furniture, but unfortunately, it’s just not in my budget to spend thousands of dollars on any one piece of furniture. For most […]

Modern turned leg dining table side view
May 12, 2024

A step-by-step guide to how I painted my 100-year-old cedar siding. Cedar siding is a classic, durable option for protecting the exterior of your home. If you have old cedar siding, you don’t need to replace it! Resist the urge to strip it off or cover it up with Hardie Plank or, worse yet, vinyl […]

Airless Paint Sprayer Cedar Siding
March 26, 2024

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