Possibly My Worst Idea Ever
I am admittedly a do-it-yourselfer, and I come from a long line of do-it-yourselfers. Not much intimidates me: I can do drywalling, tiling, electrical wiring, and ugh, even landscaping! My most recent home… Read More
Category Archive: Home Improvement
Choosing Fireplace Tile, Part Two: The Installation
I can’t stop looking at our fireplace. This past weekend, mon mari and I placed our new glass tile fireplace surround and grouted it. Of course I’m biased, but the tile we used… Read More
Choosing Fireplace Tile, Part One
I’m a little under the weather today, so I’m going to share my latest home improvement project: tiling our fireplace surround. I have to admit, I enjoy tiling. I’ve done two kitchen back-splashes… Read More
Simple Lighting Swap
The New Year has scarcely begun and I’m already planning home makeovers: refitting a few closets with organizers, changing our fireplace, and painting our bathroom and garage. All of these projects will take… Read More
A Few Words About Texture Paint…
I was looking at my blog, and I realized that it has been a long time since I posted anything about home improvement, so I decided to write a post on one of… Read More
The Magic of Sod Grass
I have been working on my front yard since July and today it was time for the finishing touch: a nice, new lawn from fresh sod. I can’t believe the difference a bunch… Read More
Outdoor Pots and Planters: Out of My Budget?
In my quest to transform my front “yard” into a welcoming oasis, I have spent many afternoons in local nurseries, home improvement warehouses, rock yards, and discount garden supply stores. Lately, I have… Read More
Misadventures in Landscaping
I have been toiling away landscaping in my front “yard” since July now. Each weekend, I spend a considerable amount of time out there, and by now, my “yard” has experienced quite a… Read More
Stone Shopping?!?!
I spent my day getting dusty in rock quarries, landscaping stores, and home improvement store stone yards. The tires of my new car are tinged with a gray film, and I have grit… Read More
Over Cabinet Lighting In About An Hour
The kitchen. La cuisine. The place of culinary delights. The social hub of the household. The number one destination at any house party. The ambiance in a kitchen is just as important as… Read More
Knock-Me-Out Roses
There is a reason why this blog doesn’t have a Gardening category. I kill everything. Yes, you heard me right, everything. It’s a really sore spot with me, mostly because I try so… Read More
My Love Affair With Flat Black!
Have you ever said to yourself: “Ugh, if I only knew what to do with that old….[insert name of worn, but beloved wooden furniture item here]. Then mes amies, flat black paint may… Read More
