Our DIY plan: A countertop over the washer/dryer in our updated laundry room. We wanted inexpensive, yet durable, and decided that pine plywood would be our best option. I decided to go with a whitewash on the plywood because the walls and floor in this room are way on the dark side. So the question was, what type of whitewash…
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Spray paint can do wonders for boring furniture pieces. Get inspired by this collection of budget-friendly spray-painted furniture ideas. Hey friends. There’s no better time than now to think about updating a piece of furniture you already have rather than buying new. First off, you will save some money. Secondly, you will undoubtedly have results much faster than if you…
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A few years ago I was shopping locally and saw this adorable floral arrangement using pumpkin stems. I couldn’t go into the store at the time, but if I could have, I would have purchased some. The store isn’t selling the item this year, so I wanted to figure out a way to make pumpkin stems like they had in…
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Learn how to prepare and manage a big home project successfully from start to finish with these six easy organizational ideas. Ken and I splurged on installing a wood fence in our backyard this summer. It wasn’t really in the plan. But my neighbor was anxious to put a fence up (for his dog). And I didn’t want to wait…
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What to do with extra tomatoes before they go bad. Check out these 13 ways to use your fresh tomatoes in recipes, drinks, facials, and more. Ken and I didn’t do a garden this year, yet, even we have an abundance of tomatoes. Thanks to our far too generous family members. And we are honestly very grateful; however, we had…
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