The Ultimate Move-In Checklist for New Homeowners
So it’s day one in your new home. After a long day of moving, you sit down on the couch surrounded by towers of boxes. Whew. Now what? You might …
Restore your fixer upper with these home improvement tips and tutorials.
So it’s day one in your new home. After a long day of moving, you sit down on the couch surrounded by towers of boxes. Whew. Now what? You might …
This project was years in the making. I ordered this Sputnik wallpaper three years ago and have been slowly preparing to update this entryway ever since. When Eric and I …
Read MoreHow to Hang Pre-Pasted Wallpaper With Sputnik Style
There’s only one right answer to the question of best Christmas movie ever: It’s a Wonderful Life. Every year I watch it while preparing my Christmas cards. It is by …
Read MoreMary Bailey Syndrome: 5 Things to Know Before Buying a Fixer Upper
Fall is the time to winterize your home if you live in a cooler climate. You can take precautions now to protect your property from frost damage. My family in …
Read MoreWinterizing Checklist to Protect Your Home and Garden
Today I’m going to tell you about a bathroom disaster that turned into an impromptu remodel. When we moved in, the main bathroom had a dull peach-colored tub and off-white …
Read MoreInstalling Mid-Century Modern Shower Tile Starting From the Studs
Built in 1966, my house comes from the latter half of the mid-century modern craze. It has a few features that some might associate more with the ‘70s, like these …
Read MoreIn Defense of Louvered Doors (and How to Repair One)