I'm a silver lining kinda gal that likes to see the good amidst the negative. It's no joking matter when something you truly adore gets damaged...like your favorite bibs. sniff. I won't say I shed a tear, but I was definitely feeling low that I ruined this pair with bleach. Has that ever happened to ... READ the POST
Remodeling Stress ~ How to Cope During DIY Projects
Numerous shows are on television demonstrating how "easy" it can be to take a home and turn it into something fabulous. Knock out a wall (or two), put down new flooring, and even add-on...all in one episode. It all seems so glorious and begs you to give DIY a try, doesn't it? Somehow though, it ... READ the POST
Farmhouse Chic Dresser & Best Paint Brushes Ever
Do you know that old country tune by Gene Autry, "Back in the Saddle Again"? I told you when I work that music comes to mind. This ditty became my theme song as this is the first big project I've done since my shoulder injury. The challenge ahead of me was to take this damaged dresser and give it a ... READ the POST
Refresh Old Wood Easily (Garage Door Update)
It is almost exactly 3 years ago that I decide to do something drastic. My husband and I took on the exterior of our home in DIY form as we are known to do. He tackled the stone veneer on the front, while I took care of painting the entire house top to bottom (yep, all by my lonesome self). I ... READ the POST
Kitchen Flooring Choices ~ Our Remodel Begins
Have you ever been told,"The grass doesn't grow under your feet"? Well, that is true for me and my husband. We are always working on something, like my post demonstrated on Monday. Now that "something" is our kitchen. {{applause}} I am so absolutely excited to begin this venture that started a few ... READ the POST
Natural Ant Control with Grits
I just have to share this tip for natural ant control with you today. You see, in my home, we try to make the absolute best effort to keep everything natural. What I mean by that is no chemicals, no artificial anything, but by using elbow grease and all the wonderful things nature provides. It's ... READ the POST