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Looking for Fun in the Snow? Here are 10 Super Fun Winter Activities you can do Right Now

Holiday Projects / By Michael

Winter is here, and with it comes the opportunity to enjoy various fun activities. Here are 10 Super Fun Winter Activities you can do Right Now. Whether you’re looking for …

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Asphalt Driveway Sealing

Driveway Sealing makes a Driveway Not Ugly!

DIY / By Michael

Driveway Sealing is like coating your driveway with beauty. Yes, it can get messy, and if you’re a perfectionist DIY’r it will be frustrating, but the before and after pics …

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Replacing a dryer vent

How to replace your nasty old dryer vent

Leave a Comment / Home Improvements / By Michael

Read on to learn how to replace your dryer vent. That ugly plastic dryer vent on the outside of your house doesn’t have to look like an eyesore. Our home …

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Pre-Hung Door Install

How to Install a Pre-Hung Door – Hint: Its Really Easy!

Home Improvements / By Michael

Installing a pre-hung door, from start to finish, with pictures How to install a Pre-hung Door: This installation starts with removing an existing bifold door. If you are replacing an …

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Backyard ice rink liner

The 5 Best Ice Rink Liners we found on Amazon, and Why!

DIY / By Michael

After 10 years of building backyard ice rinks, I have been through a lot of backyard ice rink liners. There are really 2 types. Vinyl sheet, which is a thick …

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DIY Chandelier

Simple Plug in Outdoor Lighting Solution – Turning this old Lamp Shade into a beautiful DIY Outdoor Chandelier

DIY / By Michael

Making your own plug in outdoor lighting is pretty easy. Check out this outdoor DIY Chandelier made out of an old lamp shade is pretty simple, and why not. It …

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Spray Painted Fabric Lamp Shade

Can you Spray Paint Fabric Lamp Shades? You sure can, and the results are amazing!

DIY / By Michael

Spray paint for fabrics is so popular now Its no surprise that spray painting fabric, and everything else has become so popular. From hydro dipping shoes and clothing, to refreshing …

Can you Spray Paint Fabric Lamp Shades? You sure can, and the results are amazing! Read More »

DIY wireless car charger

I Made a Wireless Cellphone Charger for my Truck

DIY / By Michael

For a few bucks on amazon, some tape and cutters you too can add wireless charging to your sweet ride!! I bought this headphone stand/charger combo off Amazon for my …

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Freshly resurfaced driveway

How To Make Your Driveway Un-crappy!

DIY / By Michael

Our Cost-Effective driveway Resurfacing Project This poor 70’s side-split is loaded with potential, but, man did we ever need to fix up the old driveway with some cost-effective driveway resurfacing. …

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Flat Black Front Door with Gold Accents

How to Spruce up the Inside of a Boring Front Door

DIY / By Michael

How to make your front door look nice? Our front door looks great from the outside, save for a few dents from stray road hockey pucks, but the inside of …

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homemade mosquito repellent

Mosquito Repellent DIY – You’re 30 Minutes From Bug Free Freedom

DIY / By Michael

Check out this quick and dirty mosquito repellant hack. It’s like a Thermacell, but basically free, and involves fire woohoo!!!

Transforming a crappy backyard

Really Good Article about Fixing up my Crappy Backyard

Home Improvements / By Michael

Breathing new life into our neglected backyard We moved into our 70’s side-split, and we have done loads of work to make this house into our home, including fixing up …

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Rusty Exterior Light Fixture Restoration

Rusty and Broken Old Exterior Light Fixture vs. Spray Paint and a Screwdriver. The results are amazing.

DIY / By Michael

We have been looking for a replacement exterior light fixture for our patio. The lamp we currently have has not worked in years and is pretty rusty. This particular light …

Rusty and Broken Old Exterior Light Fixture vs. Spray Paint and a Screwdriver. The results are amazing. Read More »

Cleaning wooden fence before and after

Pressure Washing The Old Dingy Fence Is Sooo Satisfying!

DIY / By Jennifer

Nothing is quite as satisfying as blasting years of crap off of stuff with the power washer. Check out what I did to the fence!!

happy mothers day card beside pen macaroons flowers and box near coffee cup with saucer

It’s Mothers Day Already? Check These Amazing Mothers Day Ideas

Holiday Projects / By Jennifer

Great Mothers Day Ideas for gifts or DIY projects. Make mom a cool craft, or buy an amazing one. Check out my Amazon Inspirations.

before and after patio umbrella paint

Kick Some Color Back Into Your Patio with Paint for Umbrellas. Follow this Super Simple DIY

DIY / By Michael

Kick Some Color Back Into Your Patio Umbrella With Rustoleum Spray Paint WOW!

Pile of Wooden Pallets

4 Super Simple uses for those Old Wood Pallets

DIY / By Michael

1) Make a basic pallet fence Wood pallets already kinda look like a fence, and they are already made. Boom – They are fences!! 2) Use pallets to hide stuff, …

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Beautiful Barn Shed with Carport

Simple DIY “Carport” shed for the lawnmower

1 Comment / DIY / By Michael

Build this simple mini carport to store stuff

gaps in crown molding

How to Fix Those Ugly Gaps in Your Crown Molding and Kitchen Cabinets

Home Improvements / By Michael

As the seasons change our homes shrink and expand, It’s a generally harmless process but it’s most visible in areas like doorways, around trim work, and seams where we need …

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Wood Pallet Easel

Make a Beautiful Easel out of Scrap Pallets, Easelly

DIY / By Michael

DIY Pallet Wood Kids Art Easel

Rink Lights

Backyard Ice Rink Lights, that will blow your mind.

1 Comment / DIY / By Michael

Backyard Ice Rink Lighting Ideas

cute wall mounted coat rack for girls room

Turn a Broken Picture Frame and a Couple of Dollar Store Hooks into this Beautiful Wall Mounted Coat Rack.

DIY / By Michael

Here is a quick and easy Wall Mounted Coat Rack I made for my girls to hang their robes on. I used a piece of scrap wood, an old gold …

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Christmas Planter

Thrifty Holiday DIY Planters That Look Like a Million Bucks!

DIY / By Michael

Holiday DIY Planters These Christmas or Fall planters sell for $30-$50 anywhere around here, so it’s time for Holiday DIY Planters. They are beautiful, but certainly not worth the money …

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Gorgeous DIY Coat Rack

DIY Coat Rack for Under $5 Bucks!

DIY / By Michael

$5 DIY Coat Rack This DIY coat rack project is so easy and looks so great when it’s done. It’s also easy to customize and put your own spin on. …

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Backyard Hockey Rink

Outdoor Skating Rink You Can Build Yourself in a Few Hours with Simple Materials

1 Comment / DIY / By Michael

Ice Rink DIY projects I’ve been building an Outdoor Skating Rink in the backyard for about 5 years now! I love watching the kids get out and skate, or play …

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How to fix a hole in a door

How to Fix a Hole in a Door for under $8 Bucks

DIY / By Michael

How-To: Fix a hole in a hollow core door How to fix a hole in a door?? How many times has this happened to you? With 4 kids running around, …

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8 Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas!

DIY, Printables / By Jennifer

Printable Gift Labels Hello Friends, It’s that time of year, the Christmas season is upon us! To add some festive embellishments to your wrapping adventures, I’ve created 8 Free printable …

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Farmhouse Chair

Can Dixie Belle Paint Make Our Wonderful Old Farmhouse Chair Beautiful Again? Find out in this Chalk Paint DIY.

DIY / By Michael

Vintage Farmhouse Chair refinished with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint

Beautiful Patio Privacy Screen

Privacy Screen for the Patio! A Simple DIY project to cover up an ugly gas meter :(

DIY / By Michael

Simple Privacy Screen for the Patio DIY finished in Slate

Twin Bed Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Paris Grey

What Is Chalk Paint And How Do You Use It? Everything You Need To Know About Chalk Paint Is Here.

1 Comment / Home Improvements / By Jennifer

The Chalk Painting technique has become a popular choice used to refinish furniture and decor. Here are all the tips tricks and tools you’ll need to get started

Refinishing our Family’s Beautiful Custom Pine Harvest Table

Home Improvements / By Michael

We refinished this beautiful pine harvest table with a light natural finish from minwax.

Custom Soundbar

Wood Carving a Custom Soundbar from an Old Log. Gorgeous Rustic Technology!

DIY / By Michael

Wood carving a custom Sonos audio quality soundbar sounds like a fun project. We have had many crappy sound systems over the years for our TV’s and computers and when …

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Free Printable Thanksgiving Table Decor. These Paper Decorations are Perfect for Fall too.

Holiday Projects / By Jennifer

Hello Friends, Today I’ve got Free Printable Fall Thanksgiving banners for all you lovelies! You have four options, and can customize the pretty watercolour fall leaves as well! Printable table …

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Printable Halloween Banner

Printable Spooky Fun Plaid Halloween Banner – Great DIY Project!

Holiday Projects / By Jennifer

Check out this fun and spooky Plaid Halloween Banner that you can Print at Home.

Free Printable Wall Art – Make It A September To Remember.

1 Comment / Printables / By Jennifer

Free Printable Wall Art Although summer is coming to an end, I do love September and the beautiful weather it brings so here is a Free Printable Wall Art – …

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woodlawn blue benjamin moore bedroom paint

Painting The Master Bedroom In Woodlawn Blue From Benjamin Moore. Beautiful and Tranquil.

Home Improvements / By Jennifer

Beautiful and Tranquil Blue Bedroom Makeover

Fall Pillows & Throw Blankets, Beautiful Pillows and Throw Blankets to Cozy up with this fall!

Decor / By Jennifer

Beautiful Pillows and Throw Blankets to Cozy up with just in time for Fall!! It’s finally FALL!! Today I’m talking Pillows and Blankets. Just what I need to cozy up …

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Pumpkins & Fall Decor in Beautiful Neutral Colors to Warm up your Home this Fall Season

Decor / By Jennifer

Pumpkins & Fall Decor It’s that time of year! The fall crisp air is coming in and pumpkins spice lattes are warming up my afternoon breaks! 🙂 This year I’ve …

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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Pure White

Refinished Dining Room Buffet With Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White, and it’s Beautiful!!

DIY / By Jennifer

This dark expresso buffet needed some brightening up with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.

Affordable Etched Glass Window Treatment for the Front Door

Home Improvements / By Jennifer

How do I cover up the window on my front door without blocking all the light? You need an affordable etched glass window treatment for the front door! Do you …

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Annie Sloan Graphite Chalk Paint Vs. Our Beat-up Old Console Table. Will it Ever be Beautiful again?

DIY / By Jennifer

This console table was old and outdated. It needed a kick in the butt with Annie Sloan’s Graphite Chalk Paint. Check it out…

Decorating with Shabby Chic Style – Lovely Antique Desk Tastefully Refinished in beautiful old white

1 Comment / DIY / By Jennifer

This old teachers desk was already beautiful, but not “Little Girl Pretty”, so we fixed that, with Annie Sloan Old White, and a surprise Antoinette chalk paint inside.

Check out these Cool and Breezy Home Decor Finds to freshen up the home this season!

Decor / By Jennifer

Wonderful Home Decor Finds Ahead… Since Wayfair launched it’s Canadian Site Wayfair.ca I have been obsessed with the amazing selection of Home Decor Finds, and free shipping! Check out some …

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Twin Bed Refinishing in Beautiful Annie Sloan Paris Grey Chalk Paint! Perfect for a little girl’s room.

2 Comments / Home Improvements / By Jennifer

Annie Sloan Paris Grey Chalk Paint was used to refinish this beautiful twin bed.

This Old Cork Board Needed a Splash of Life with Annie Sloan’s Pure White Chalk Paint. Easy DIY Project

DIY / By Jennifer

  Can you paint a cork board with chalk paint? (Updated 2021/05/19)  – I realize I have a lot of visitors who are looking for solutions to painting their cork …

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Installing Our New Blue Antique Brass Pendant Light

Home Improvements / By Jennifer

So a few months ago my hubby was searching for a interesting light for this little alcove area near the staircase in our home we’ve been living in for about …

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