18 Best Small Bathroom Design Ideas
These small bathroom ideas can go a long way to creating a room you love, whether it has a cozy feel with dark colors, or a light and airy feel with bright colors. Â
Easy Kitchen Backsplash Makeover (Renter-Friendly!)
​Tips for an Easy Kitchen Backsplash Makeover A few years ago, I decided to tackle an easy kitchen backsplash makeover in our previous kitchen. The existing tiles on the old backsplash were dark, outdated and not our personal style. What I ended up with was a new backsplash that made a huge difference, AND that…
Pretty DIY Concrete Slab Patio Makeover (On A Budget)
We have an outdoor space right off of our walkout basement that was rarely used and needed a serious makeover. It was basically just a plain concrete slab patio that had our HVAC unit and little else. With warm weather around the corner, I wanted to get it into good shape for adding a seating area and enough space to add a new…
How To Seal Butcher Block Countertops
Our butcher block countertops are less than two years old, and we’ve re-sealed them a few times already. They get a normal amount of use in our kitchen, and we want to keep them looking as good as new for as long as possible! If I’m being honest, I don’t know that I would choose…
Best Backyard Above Ground Pool Ideas On A Budget
Choosing a Budget-Friendly Pool, and Upgrading Your Surroundings You want to find a way to put a swimming pool in your backyard, without spending a lot of money or creating an unattractive eye sore, right? We’ve been there- a few times. That’s why we’re sharing our above ground pool ideas on a budget. *When you…
DIY Basement Makeover: A Fun & Affordable Kids Space
Budget DIY Basement Makeover: A Fun & Affordable Kids Space Looking to start a budget-friendly basement makeover and need ideas? Check out how we completed our budget DIY basement makeover, going from an uninspired and underutilized master bedroom to a fun and cozy space for our kids. Our basement, the lower level of our split-level home, used…
DIY Patio Ideas to Transform Your Backyard
Get inspired to transform your backyard with these DIY patio ideas There are so many ways to transform an outdoor space into an outdoor oasis, all on a tight budget! From creating your own patio from scratch, to decorating on a budget, the possibilities are endless. If you’re looking for an affordable way to create…
What’s The Best Material for An Above Ground Pool Deck?
How to choose the best material for above ground pool decks. Top Picks for Durability and Style When choosing the best material for an above ground pool deck, there’s a lot to consider. Durability, cost, and aesthetics play important roles in the selection process. When we decided to build our above-ground pool deck, we looked…
Our DIY Coffee Bar With Thrifted Cabinet
I get so excited about a good thrifted find, and this old cabinet turned DIY coffee bar that I found on Facebook Marketplace is no exception. What I really liked about it was that it was already painted a color I liked, and I love the dark wood top. Originally, I was looking for a…
Bay Window DIY Window Seat: IKEA Nordli Hack
We just finished up another project, this time adding a window seat with storage to our bay window. I am enormously pleased with how it turned out! It was one of those DIY projects that we thought about doing for a while, but it just wasn’t a priority. But now that its done, I wonder…
Above Ground Pool And Deck Installation Cost: Breaking It Down
When you’re considering adding an above ground pool with a deck to your backyard, it’s important to understand the potential costs involved. Read our post with everything you need to know about potential costs, and we share our above ground pool and deck installation cost. The average expense for an above ground pool itself can…
Building An Above Ground Pool Deck- Step By Step
Looking into building an above ground pool deck for your backyard? Now is the time to start planning your deck, with summer right around the corner! Whether you’re looking to build a small platform or take on a huge project like ours, these steps will help guide you with your above ground pool deck build….