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How I Brought an Old Dresser Back to Life! DIY Dresser Makeover: How I Brought an Old Dresser Back to Life! Have an old, tired dresser sitting in your home (or spotted one at a thrift store) and wondering what to do with it? A DIY dresser makeover might be just the project you need. […]

DIY Dresser Makeover

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April 26, 2025

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Faux Wood Furniture Makeover I’ve had this vanity my entire life and instead of getting rid of it, I decided to give it a makeover…again! Over the years this vanity has been painted 4x and some were good, but most were bad! Let me show you how I took this old gross vanity and turned […]

Faux Wood Furniture Makeover

March 24, 2025

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Picture Frame Molding I wanted to add character and dimension into this bedroom space, but I didn’t want to spend a ton of money! So, I grabbed the cheapest trim I could find at the store and got to work installing this Picture Frame Molding. I also love this Picture Frame Molding because you can […]

Picture Frame Molding

March 5, 2025

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“Faux” Crown Molding Crown molding can add so much character and dimension into your space, but let’s be honest it can be a little intimidating! They do make crown molding jigs like this one to help, however I didn’t want to make this project any harder than it needed to be. So, let’s make crown […]

“Faux” Crown Molding

February 26, 2025

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Favorite Features In My Basement Renovation When I first decided to tackle my basement renovation, I had a vision of creating a space that was both functional and stylish, but I knew it wouldn’t be an easy feat. With a little creativity, a lot of elbow grease, and a handful of DIY skills, I set […]

Favorite Features In My Basement Renovation

January 15, 2025

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DIY Plant Stand I love having my home filled with plants, but with dogs I always try to keep them out of their reach. For the most part, they don’t mess with my plants, but you always want to be careful. I had recently upgraded out upstairs hallway and knew this corner was missing plants […]

DIY Plant Stand

January 12, 2025

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How to Remove a Popcorn Ceilings Popcorn ceilings were once a popular design choice in homes, especially from the 1950s through the 1980s because they helped hide imperfections and reduce sound. But many homeowners today find them outdated, dusty, and difficult to clean…including myself! If you’re ready to update your space and say goodbye to […]

How to Remove a Popcorn Ceilings

January 10, 2025

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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 […]

Replacing Drop Down Ceiling Tiles (again!)

December 22, 2024

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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 […]

Faux Brick Accent Wall

December 19, 2024

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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* […]

Checkered Tray DIY

December 9, 2024

Hi, I’m Kelsi!

I live in Illinois with my husband Chris and our two dogs, Boomer & Nala. When we moved into our home, I began turning it into our dream home one DIY project at a time. I started with a handful of everyday tools and the desire to complete projects by myself.

Room after room I have taken an average space and made it unique and chic while sharing my journey along the way. I love a good challenge and finding ways to complete new home projects in ways that are achievable for you no matter what your skill or experience level is. 

Meet Kelsi!