Rhoda V
Blogger | Kennesaw, GA http://southernhospitalityblog.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
I'm an avid DIYer and have been at it for many years. I'm also a thrifter and love saving money by hunting down treasures and fixing them up, repurposing them without breaking the bank. Anyone can have a pretty space on a budget! My blog documents my newest project, fixing up a 1979 fixer-upper house that I'll be moving into this Fall. My dad and I are doing most of the work ourselves and it is a true labor of love. I just may be more proud of this house than any other that I've lived it, sweat equity will do that! I have big plans to make it beautiful, all on a budget.
Favorite area of home improvement:
Thrifting and redoing old furniture with paint, finding ways to save money by DIYing it. I love to learn new things constantly.
Recent Activity
How to grow JUNK in your garden
I have a litte garden trick I play. When the plants are still fairly young, I'll place selected junk pieces among the young blooms to fill up the garden beds. Not only will your garden
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CommentedDonna, you are quite the gardener too! Love your backyard.
A Mantel for the Back Porch Fireplace
There is a point in life when one needs a little help from friends with DIY projects. We asked for help with this project. We stained the mantel, someone put it together for us.
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CommentedNice Pat, that is one beautiful spot at your house & I know you love it!
Painting: Can you paint laminate cabinets?
I have a friend that wants to paint her cabinets. Have you tried this? Do you know if this is possible?
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CommentedYes, definitely! Zinsser has a shellac-based primer that will stick to anything and it is very ...»
Adding Details to a Painted Dresser
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's only fitting that one of my #ProudestDIY moments involves diamonds and roses. I
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CommentedHolly, I love this one!! It is a piece of art.
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My Cottagey Ikea Kitchen
I just renovated my kitchen after gutting the original 1979 space and made it completely fit me. With all new Ikea cabinets and a few special features, it's a fun space to cook in and I
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CommentedThanks ya'll for the nice comments! This kitchen is going to be featured in Better Homes and ...»
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The Secret to Dealing with Quirky Room Challenges
Our circa 1875 home presents unique design challenges when trying to place furniture to create good traffic flow. Too many doors and odd-sized walls means having to be creative with
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CommentedI love your space, it's so clean and bright!
Valentines Day centerpiece
If you don't want to go all out for Valentines Day (and I don't!), create a centerpiece of red and white and get some love going. This was a project I did for Lowes using their pretty
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It's lovely, Rhoda!