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Replacing Drop Down Ceiling Tiles (again!) We had this old outdated drop down ceiling in our basement that I initially wanted to rip out. But I really didn’t want to do drywall work on a ceiling. I went looking for alternatives and stumbled upon Ceilume ceiling tiles. You can just swap out the old outdated […]

Faux Brick Accent Wall If you’re looking to add some charm or industrial flair to your home without the cost and labor of real brickwork, faux brick panels are a fantastic solution. Available at Lowe’s, these panels are a game-changer for DIY enthusiasts, offering the look of authentic brick with far less hassle. But to […]

Checkered Tray DIY I wanted to update this plain wooden tray into something fun and colorful for our living room. This was super easy to do in just one day! Let me show you how to quickly make your own checkered tray. *I may earn a small commission on any linked items in this article* […]

Hallway Trim Update Our upstairs hallway is where all our bedrooms are and I spend a lot time in this hallway and have been wanting to make it over since we moved in! It’s so dark and bland. I was ready to brighten up this space I see every day! I added in some box […]

How to Paint Cabinets like a pro! Painting cabinets can be really intimidating when you are first starting out. I am going to walk you through the proper steps to take to get your cabinets ready for paint and guarantee proper adhesion for durability! Without proper prep your paint will not last so it’s important […]

In this blog post, I am going to show you how I removed my edge forms and final steps to finishing these beautiful white concrete countertops! We’ve poured everything and let it all fully set before moving onto these steps.  If you missed it, part 1 of Concrete Countertops can be found here! I provided […]

Concrete Countertops Part 1 When I was planning out this basement bar renovation, I was struggling with what I wanted to do for the countertops. I thought a walnut slab would be beautiful, but quickly talked myself out of that. My husband originally wanted concrete countertops and if I am being honest, I felt intimidated […]

Let me show you how I added lights to my garage using VELCRO® Brand Products! In the summer of 2023, I built all my garage cabinets and added in a 12′ long workbench for all my projects. This space has been so great to have! But what I noticed was that my workbench has no […]

No Demo Reno Bathroom When we purchased our home, we were so excited to have a finished basement! This isn’t something we had in our previous home and for 3 years we have pictured it as someday being the ultimate hangout spot! Finally, this year I was able to get started. Most of the budget […]

Here’s How I Swapped out my Drop Down Ceiling Tiles Let’s be honest, these drop-down ceilings are not pretty. Plus, they are DIRTY! All those crevice’s that you can’t properly clean or wipe down. I had first wanted to rip down this entire ceiling but quickly realized how much drywall work that would be to […]