Can we all agree that faux plants are A-Okay in home decor? Most of us know they’re fake, but we pretend for each other that they’re real. Probably because most of us can’t keep real plants alive in our home for too long. Nevertheless, there are some decorating tips that can help make fake plants blend in with your home…
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The wonders of self adhesive carpet tiles. How do I count the ways? I fell in love with this peel and stick flooring option as we were working on the back bedroom during the townhouse rehab. We were so pleased with the end result that I decided to make a list of pros to share with you. I included the…
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Do you have an unsightly counter top or table top that you’d like to cover without a lot of hard work? We had a worn out kitchen sideboard countertop that looks like rustic wood, now. Oh, and this was one of the easiest and cheapest updates I’ve done in quite some time. No help from Ken. Follow these step-by-step directions…
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Sometimes less is more, and such was the case with our basement laundry room at the townhouse. The first budget basement update was completed about 7 years ago. You can see the previous laundry room makeover post, here. Pretty basic, right? Although quite a bit brighter than the new look. A budget basement laundry room updated for $100 This time…
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Wooden fence posts even when installed correctly tend to give way to the elements and start to either break or lean over the years. Removing and resetting new fence posts when this happens seems like a LOT of work, wouldn’t you agree? We were up against this challenge during our townhouse rehab after our last tenants moved out. Not only…
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Hey all. I know. It’s been a while. But not for lack of not wanting to keep in touch. I swear. Ken and I have spent the last 3 months rehabbing our townhouse rental to get it on the market. When I say we have a rental property, it may sound hoity-toity, like we can afford multiple homes. Not even…
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Hey friends, Spring is almost here and none too soon, if I do say. We’ve had whip windy weather and storms now for days. I’m ready for some sunshine and color. How about you? I’ve got a colorful modern floral artwork printable set that is spring inspired, but not so much so that you couldn’t use as everyday artwork to…
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This simple charging station basket is something ANYONE can quickly make to tidy up their charging station area and hide all that techy mess of mobile charging cords. How to make your own DIY Charging Station Basket Choosing the right basket First, consider basket shape and size. There’s a variety of basket shapes you can use, so be creative, but…
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