Use paint on bathroom floor tile for a quick cosmetic update on a budget! Do your bathroom floors need an upgrade, but you don't want to break the bank with new flooring? There's a way -- and it doesn't require a whole lot of back-breaking work or heavy lifting. You can paint them! That's what I recently did for a budget makeover in my boys' bathr[...]
Last week I took on what I would likely call one of my top 3 hardest projects to date. The kids were on a spring break trip with my in laws and I thought it would be a genius idea to have our kitchen tile floors tore so we could continue the LVP in that part of our home. I explained why in LAST WEEKS NEWSLETTER. It was a decision we[...]
If you live in an older home it's likely that you have an ugly bathroom like I do. Well this one is about to get a major makeover on a budget! https://youtube.com/shorts/5q_PRqLwYqg?si=rQlOKqUBuiUC_tY8 This is the bathroom that my 3 boys share, and while it's perfectly fine as far as it's usefulness, it could definitely use some TLC. Full ba[...]
How does an $80 desk purchased on Facebook Marketplace go from drab to fab? Flip it into a beautiful yet functional DIY makeup vanity. And don't skimp on the organizational accessories! I'll show you how with these makeup vanity organization tips. In 2023, my oldest became a teenager. In an instant, her interest in makeup and beauty skyrocketed. If you t[...]
From the riser to the treads to the nosing, these DIY stair makeover ideas give you a complete overview of how to plan for a staircase remodel. I've been avoiding it for months. It's right there in the middle of the house staring me in the face. Not to mention it's ugly. Like, horrible cherry laminate ugly. It's... THE STAIRS! The[...]
It has been one year since we moved into our new home. One year since we dug up our deep DEEP roots, moved across the country and traded our dream home for our dream life. You can read our full moving story HERE. In a way, it seems like we have been here forever. Or maybe we were just forever longing for a life like this. A fixer upper, a commun[...]
From matte black door handles to matte black house numbers, updating hardware around my home was a breeze thanks to Stone Harbor Hardware. When we first moved into our Phoenix home, the walls and ceilings were accented with what I’d call 1990s chic gold plated fixtures. A total blast from the past! Needless to say, this house was ready fo[...]
Need a fun and foolproof accent wall idea for kids? Check out the this easy DIY mountain Mural. A wow factor project that takes just one weekend to complete. The kids are officially out of school which means we've transitioned to all of us under one roof all day, every day. So I'm pulling out all the stops to help keep the kids occupied while Tommy and I[...]
Over the past 9 months I have been updating our 90's cosmetic fixer in Phoenix, Arizona. I've finally made it to the primary bedroom! I'm a firm believer that this space in the home should be a quiet, calm escape as the end of the day. Unfortunately, Ive lived in to many homes where this space did not become a priority for a long time.. In t[...]
I'm taking you through all of the correct steps that I took to get our side concrete porch prepped and painted and beautiful THE FIRST TIME!
