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 […]
Little free libraries are a great way to promote literacy and a love for reading in your community. They’re also a fun way to exchange books with neighbors and see what they’re reading! You can make a little library out of anything—from mini fridges to kitchen cabinets—but they won’t necessarily hold up well outside in […]
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, […]
When you start shopping for concrete stain, you may see terms like “solid concrete stain” or “semi-transparent concrete stain.” And beyond that, there are acid stains vs. water-based stains. So you may wonder: What’s the difference? And which one is the best for my project? Let’s dive in… What is the difference between semi-transparent and […]
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 […]
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 […]
I've been there! When I first started working on my home, I didn't know how to use a single power tool. I've spent countless hours googling the basics of renovation and learning by trial and error, and now, I'm sharing all of that foundational knowledge with you in my new course!
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