Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
Well, I've had a setback with my project. I got everything trimmed and caulked... ...and I was ready to start priming and painting when I noticed a problem. And quite a serious problem. Let me see if I can explain. When I took the measurement for the shutter I would need, I measured the width of the vent and determined that that's the width of the shutter I would need. The problem? I didn't take into … [Read more...]
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Okay, so I admit...air return vents just are not exactly the most exciting topic. But if you have an HVAC system in your house, then you've got at least one air return vent. Are you fortunate enough to have yours in a hallway? In the ceiling of your stairwell? If so, then count your blessings. My air return vent is front and center, just underneath the HVAC unit closet, which can be seen directly from the front door. (These condos were designed … [Read more...]
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I've wanted to add a weathered wood ceiling in my bedroom for about a year now, so I was really excited to see this bathroom ceiling over at Burlap & Denim. I love how the wood adds warmth and texture to the room. The whole bathroom makeover is great, so head over to Burlap & Denim to see the details. … [Read more...]
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Remember a few months back when I turned my ugly and out-of-control bookcase... ...into a useful and potentially attractive pantry? Of course, I say "potentially attractive" because it still needed doors on the top and bottom sections to make it look something like this... The truth of the matter is that I never ordered the doors. I don't know why...I just didn't. Every time I thought about it, I … [Read more...]
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Well it has taken about two years (give or take a month or two), but my utility closet is almost finished, and I finally have a countertop! (By the way, I apologize for the dark pictures. Two of the three light bulbs in my hallway light were burned out, and I didn't have any extras on hand.) I decided to stain the countertop, and when the good people at Rustoleum said that would send me samples of their new wood care products, … [Read more...]
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A few days ago, I got an e-mail from my mom that said, "Just wondering why you don't have our bathroom under Rooms I Designed." Good question! It's one of my favorite projects I've ever done, so I definitely needed to get that post linked up under the "Rooms I Designed" tab. So I searched for the post. And I searched again. And I searched some more. I couldn't find a post where I ever showed you my mom's bathroom remodel! Could it really … [Read more...]
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Are you tired of your carpet, but don't have the budget for hardwood floors? Not to worry! Carrie at Lovely Etc. has proven that you can still have fabulous floors. She painstakingly sanded, primed, painted, and stenciled her plywood subfloor. Hard work? Indeed! But the result is nothing short of stunning! Amazing, right? And it really is plywood subfloor. Here's how it started out (after she pulled up the carpet and all of … [Read more...]
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It seems that I need a bit of a kick start on completing some of my projects, and I think I found just the "kick" I need. I've decided to join the "Imagine The Impossibilities" challenge... I love working on projects, but I find it more motivating when I know I'm taking on this challenge with other people, and we can share in each other's triumphs when we all complete (or come closer to completing) our projects. Of course, I'm getting … [Read more...]
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Today I've decided to tackle one of the questions that lands in my inbox quite frequently. How do you paint a brick fireplace? The truth is, I've been remiss in posting this because when I last painted a brick fireplace, I took pictures of the process. Now, those pictures are lost. And you know me...I love a tutorial filled with an abundance of pictures detailing each and every step. It pains me to have not even one picture of any of … [Read more...]
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This master closet makeover/overhaul/remodel from Sandra at Sawdust and Paper Scraps has to be one of the most amazing DIY projects I've seen in a while. Are you ready to be amazed? And green with envy? She started out with this... ...and with lots of hard work and elbow grease (yes, her hard work, and her elbow grease) she turned her closet into this... I know, right?! Once you've picked your jaw up off the floor, you'll … [Read more...]
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