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We’ve tackled everything from full gut renovation bathroom remodels to minor home repairs and everything in between. There is no DIY home renovation project we aren’t scared to tackle…except foundation work, and 220V, and….okay, there are some things. Explore our DIY projects from our first home with a shoestring budget and our current historic home.

How To Build A DIY Playground Deck In Your Backyard

January 20, 2025
Details on how we built a DIY playground deck. From the supplies and tools used, playground plans, tips and how tos for a budget-friendly deck build.
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Projects Plans And Goals For 2025

January 9, 2025
It's DIY project planning time for our home and gardens. I'm breaking down the big plans and goals for the year from mini makeovers to big DIYs.
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The Best And Worst Of 2024

December 30, 2024
With the close of the year it's time to recap the best and worst DIY, home decor, and gardening projects and posts for the year in superlative form.
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Paintbrush Vs Sprayer For Painting A Playground

November 11, 2024
Which is better when painting a playground, a paintbrush or a paint sprayer? I tried both, and a variety of sprayers, and here is what I found out.
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Budget DIY Mirror Frame Makeover With Rub N Buff

November 7, 2024
A DIY mirror frame makeover how to project. Taking a $5 thrifted mirror, gilding it with gold Rub N Buff, and hanging it over a fireplace.
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Easy Playset Canopy Replacement DIY With Outdoor Fabric

October 28, 2024
Instead of buying a ready made playset canopy replacement, get creative with a DIY playground canopy made with outdoor fabric. Click for tutorial.
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How To Use Bondo To Repair Large Holes In Wood

October 21, 2024
Bondo is an excellent product to repair boards, especially to fill large holes in wood. Click to read firsthand tips and tricks on Bondo wood repair.
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Design Plan For The Laundry Room Renovation Project

October 14, 2024
The design plan, mood board, and accessories plan for a small shared laundry room in a bathroom with moody, vintage themes and rich colors.
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Before Tour Of The Laundry Room And Bathroom Combo

October 2, 2024
We're about to embark on a combination bathroom and laundry room makeover and sharing all the cringe before pictures before tackling this project.
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Playground Renovation Update Week 3

September 24, 2024
This week's progress includes moving the deck ladder, reconfiguring the monkey bar ladder, filling the large holes, and prepping for paint.
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Playground Renovation Update Week 2

August 28, 2024
Project update for the DIY playground renovation, this week building a deck ladder, finishing the monkey bars, and framing a sandbox with a bench.
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Is A Paint Sprayer Worth It? Should I Buy One?

August 8, 2024
The pros and cons of paint sprayers, including different types, to answer the question, "is a paint sprayer worth it?" Spoiler...it depends.
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Playground Renovation Update Week 1

July 25, 2024
Playground renovation update for week one with progress made on extending the deck, framing monkey bars, and replacing the rotten wood.
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Sources For Our DIY Primary Bathroom Renovation

July 22, 2024
All the sources for our primary bathroom renovation. From which subway tile we chose down to the toilet paper holder hanging on the wall.
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DIY Vessel Sink Bathroom Vanity For A Small Space

July 1, 2024
Full tutorial for how to build a DIY bathroom vanity for a small space with a vessel sink on top. Vanity design inspired by Arhaus Conrad.
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How To Drill Into Bathroom Tile To Hang Hooks And Shelves

June 10, 2024
Sharing our tips and tricks for how to drill into bathroom tile. From drilling small holes for towel hooks to larger holes for plumbing.
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