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We purchased our house 9 years ago and it needed a lot of work. The first thing we did was rip out the entire kitchen. When I say the entire kitchen, I mean down to the sub floor, which we also replaced. To be clear when I say "we" I literally mean Bobby and I! We installed new walls, floors, ceiling, electric, plumbing, and windows, THE WORKS! We even took down a wall. This was extreme but a must. It really helped to open up the kitchen. There was a closet that was in the dining room, but…

I’ve seen these rustic chandeliers hanging from rafters in old barns, from trees at outdoor venues and in various high-ceiling homes and event centers. I fell in love with them at first site and dreamed of having one in front of my fireplace. I was shocked, however, when I saw the price tag on one I found for sale. At that point, I realized I absolutely had to learn how to make these DIY lights. With a little creativity, these chandeliers can be tailored to fit your home decor or to match…

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If you’ve been looking for a way to repurpose old dressers or cabinets, I have a treat for you! I’ve found 15 amazing and unique ways that you can use old drawers and make them

Balance has been my word of the year this year. And in the words of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, “How do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition!” The last two Novembers, I’ve made it a tradition to make a few sets of D.I.Y. coasters: a set toRead more

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Trestle From Pallets: I needed a set of trestles recently and rather than buy a set which can get expensive, especially for a decent sturdy set, i decided to build a set. I decided to build them out of timber reclaimed from a pallet. A big pallet granted but this will wo…

We bought our home six years ago, and everything in it was builder’s grade. Over the years we have replaced many things, but one thing that we didn’t replace until recently was the entryway light. In the process of trying to come up with a design, I discovered a hexagon pendant lamp online that my wife and I really liked. I decided to try to replicate the lamp with a few adjustments. I made the bottom hexagon using two 3/4 x 3/4 trim wood pieces. The top hexagon was made from…

I just adore the look of French Country Furniture, but the price tag has me reeling! (This one is nearly $1000.00!) Credit Of course, you know that I would much rather refinish my own furniture, but I still find myself unhappy with the price tag of expensive Designer Chalk Paints, Glazes and Colored Waxes. There must be a cheaper way! I have three pieces of furniture I'd like to refinish to make a matching set for my living room: A Side Table, A Coffee Table & A Sideboard/Sofa Table. Here's…

This easy-to-use reusable mandala floral stencil looks marvelous with any style of decor, whether classic, modern or bohemian. With its geometric shape yet organic, ornate design, this pattern adds warmth to walls, furniture, fabrics, and more. NOTE: This is a reusable stencil. *Need a bigger size? Contact us for personal quote." * THE SIZE OF THE STENCIL THAT WE USE ON 1st PICTURE IS 40'' x 40" * Check out our border stencil that was made exclusively for this design…

This is my #1 most popular post of all time! Everyone wants to know How to Spray Paint Countertops! Recently I painted our bathroom cabinets a bright white, which made the cream laminate countertops look really sad. We weren't in the market for new countertops, which meant I turned to my favorite home improvement tool... spray paint! I had to share my simple tutorial with you on how to spray paint countertops! This is what the countertops looked like before: I completely taped and tarped the…

Add a pop of color to your kitchen. Learn how to make window valances from a shower curtain using this easy sewing tutorial from Green With Decor.

If you're following me on Facebook, you know a few days ago I received a fun box of goodies from General Finishes Corporation. I decided to put these GF products to the test by re-styling 3 road-rescued furniture finds.My first challenge was pine is a soft large grained wood that typically doesn't take well to dark stain.