When we moved in 10 years ago we converted our garage into living space while my mother in law was living with us. During that time we also moved the washer and dryer into that area from a closet in our family room. We placed the washer and dryer on a platform, which my Dad …
I was not prepared when my first child went into kindergarten and how many papers would come home on a daily basis. Then my daughter went into kindergarten and I had school papers times two. It was overwhelming and annoying at the same time. Papers that were needed, but not at the moment would sit …
Our hallway wasn’t bad, it was a regular hallway. But when I sit on the couch in our living room I am staring down the hallway and knew it could be better. The refrigerator side was a mess and I wanted to cover it up, it’s also the first thing you seen when you walk …
Living in a raised ranch usually means lack of storage. We have one closet in our hallway at the top of the stairs that many others use as a pantry, or coat closet or a catch all. We used it as a game closet and catch all until I made it over to our drop …
One thing that always bothered me since we moved into our home was when we walked up the stairs, our view was the side of the refrigerator as well as when you walked down the hall the fridge right there. It looked unfinished and like it was an afterthought. My guess is when the old …
The last few years I have been working so hard on our landscaping. I have changed my mind a few times of what I wanted but I have finally settled on a natural, cottage feel for the landscaping with rocks, wild flowers, and different perennials blooming at different times. One thing that I have learned …
I have been purchasing rugs from Rugs USA since we moved in 10 years ago and I believe our oldest rug is 7 years old and still looks great. They always have amazing sales so I thought I would put them all in one place! Living Room: This is the rug we have had for …
I have been waiting for warmer weather to check out how my Hosta garden I created last spring did after our drought last summer and cold winter. I have been waiting a little longer to clear out the garden because of some really cold nights here and I wanted to give the Hosta pips a …
Since purchasing a home 10 years ago, I found my love of gardening, growing things as well as waking up in the morning and checking on my flowers. Is that the sign of getting older? Over the years I have found my favorite garden products and tools that I want to share with you! Preen …
Paint is such an inexpensive way to completely change a room and I am usually doing it frequently! If you are looking for the name of one of my paint colors in a specific room just check here! For the walls in high traffic areas I tend to go with a satin finish so it’s …
I love using peg rails in my home. Not only are they easy to make (or purchase) but they can be used for organization, coat racks and even cute decor you can change out for every season! After removing the Christmas Artwork I built this year, I wanted to change up the look a little …
I purchased this coffee table 8 years ago for $20 on Facebook Marketplace and in those 3 years it has had 3 different looks. I have loved each one during those times but most of all I am reusing a piece of furniture I love, just changing the look for where I am at in …
In our home we don’t have a garage. No where to store my tools, paints, basically all the things you would put into a garage. The room we have is our utility room. It holds our water system tanks, water pumps and all my things. I have made over the room once before 6 years …
The bustle and busyness of the Holiday season can make anyone stressed or forget the smallest things. So I’m here to remind you of the little things you might be forgetting but also giving you some small hacks that will make the holiday a little easier and less stressed. Items You Might Have Forgotten to …
I had a vision of a piece of Christmas Wall Decor that included bottle brush trees for over our buffet and think it turned out almost exactly how I had envisioned! It’s a very easy and simple project that any beginner can do. Creating any size you want! Supplies Underlayment Board (Luan) 1×2 boards Bottle …
If you live in a raised ranch or split entry if you call them that, you know that the entry can be hard to decorate, create a functional space or just make it to your liking. Since we use our side door as our entrance we have privilege of not having to deal with shoes …
Trying to figure out which rug to purchase for your home can be stressful! Sometimes it’s an investment, plus trying to return it if it doesn’t look right is not fun. I’ve put together this list of all the rugs in our home, what I like, dislike as well as links where you can purchase …
If you would have told me I would be installing stair runners myself 10 years ago I would have said no way, but here I am installing my 2nd stair runner in 6 years and I have learned a few things to share with you. This runner has served us well the las 5 years …
I have been DIYing for as long as I remember but working in/on our own house for the last 10 years I have come to realize what tools you need, which are nice to have, what to invest in and what you can do without. Do whether your just starting out, looking for a gift, …
Looking for fun, unique and practical gifts for your family, friends, teachers, coworkers and any one else on your list? I have done the searching for you so you can cross one more thing off your to-do list! Save this list and keep coming back! I will be adding to this list each week! Some …
Year after year I would plant bulbs in my garden in the Fall only to have critters like chipmunks, squirrels, voles and groundhogs decide to make them their lunch buffet. So the last two years I tried some new tactics…and they actually work for me! I am here to spread the knowledge if you are …