Old chandeliers are one of my favorite things to repurpose for several reasons: I love that they come in all different shapes and sizes, they are almost free at every garage sale and they make a great DIY bird feeder. Next time you are at a yard sale, grab two chandeliers and you can also make…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rachio. All opinions are 100% mine. By now, we have all heard of the advantages of smart home technology. Typically we are thinking of applications designed to make the interior of our home more efficient but did you know their is smart home technology…
I have been upcycling and repurposing objects since before it was cool. What was once an economic necessity growing up has become a passion in decorating my own home. Using vintage and industrial pieces outdoors as a flower planter is a great way to add some personality and character to your curb appeal. Since I…
Painting your front door is one of the easiest ways to boost the curb appeal of your home and make it more inviting. I saved this project for last for a couple of reasons: 1) I didn’t want it damaged during the construction process, 2) I didn’t want us to knick the paint while moving…
There are so many DIY projects we created for our Lake House Fixer Upper. When doing a complete remodel or building a new home, budget issues always arise. Obviously, the decor budget takes a back seat to the structural budget, and as you know from my previous posts, fixing the bones of this house took…
I have been living and breathing this lake house fixer upper for the past 7 months. In some respects it seems like it’s taking forever and then when I look back at how far we have come I think…wow! We have made so much progress in so little time and I am proud of what…
These board and batten shutters are a perfect way to up your curb appeal and you won’t believe how simple they are! It truly could be someones first DIY project and they will be successful. I love sharing projects like these! I am putting these shutters and the cedar flower window box on the lake…
Curb appeal is so important. Did you know that most people judge what your house looks like on the inside by how it looks on the outside? And seriously, who wants to drive up to an unappealing house or look out your windows at an ugly yard? So up your curb appeal or back yard…