My house was built in 1995, and all signs point to this being the original carpet. It was in very poor shape. I have installed vinyl floors, click-lock laminate flooring, and tile, so I wanted to see if I could install carpet, cause, why not? Here’s my master bedroom with all the furniture cleared out.Read More
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How to DIY reface your kitchen cabinet doors
Does your kitchen need a makeover, but it’s not in the budget? I wanted to update my kitchen look, but the functionality was just fine. The cabinet doors were very outdated, and new kitchen cabinets can be a monstrous expense, but are really only necessary if your kitchen layout needs to be changed. Resurfacing cabinetRead More
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How to update an electrical outlet
The most important thing to remember is: TURN OFF THE POWER. This can be done very easily by locating your circuit breaker box, finding the fuse that corresponds to the outlet you are replacing, and turning it to the “OFF” position. To turn off the power, locate your circuit breaker (usually in the basement byRead More
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Building unique wall shelves for my bedroom makeover
As part of my master bedroom makeover, I wanted to add some shelving to this corner. When I started thinking about what kind of shelving I wanted, I knew I wanted them to be unique and I also wanted them to be floating shelves. After a bunch of research, this is what I came upRead More
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How to hang floating mirrors
Updating my master bedroom, I wanted to add a gallery of three large mirrors. When I first added them, they were installed with these little clips that were visible on the edge of the mirror, and I just didn’t like the way it looked: So, on to Plan B. I found hardware that allowed youRead More
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How to paint a window frame
Painting my window frame white was an easy way to brighten my interior. I recently changed out my baseboards and door trim for white, and wanted my windows to match. At $1,500 – 2,000 PER window, I wasn’t ready to replace the window quite yet. I decided a couple gallons of paint was a muchRead More
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How to stagger shiplap – Avoid these mistakes
Shiplap is a great way to add clean lines and some subtle (or not-so-subtle) texture to a wall or ceiling. For the cleanest look, use boards that are long enough to span the entire distance of the wall you are installing on. However, this isn’t always possible. If you have to have seams in theRead More
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Replacing a toilet – it’s easier than you think
Updating a toilet is an easy task that can be completed in a few hours. If your toilet is leaking or cracked, it’s probably best to call a professional, but if your toilet is working fine and just needs to be refreshed, save yourself a few hundred dollars and DIY it with your own TwoRead More
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How to update a kitchen table using epoxy resin
I received this table from a family member, and while it is very functional for my family, with 3 kids, the top was beginning to show a lot of wear and tear from repetitive cleaning. It was around this same time that I discovered Stone Coat Countertop Epoxy (FYI – I am NOT affiliated withRead More
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Replacing interior doors – the easy way!
Replacing interior doors is a great way to add more character to your home. It doesn’t have to be a huge chore, or an expensive one! The best thing about this method of replacing your doors: NO NEED to know if the door is in-swing, out-swing, right or left handed, and NO need to ownRead More