Have you ever seen a chiseled edge on granite? Do you like it? I like it for a rustic, Non-Traditional look.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Renovation

Flip Your Bathroom for 1000$

YES I said that right. I am going to show you a few ways I saved money in my bathroom reno, stay tuned ITS A GOOD ONE

My Little Bathroom Makeover for $50

So we moved into our home and I hated the guest bathroom it was painted so many different dark colors. But with the expense of moving and other areas needing redone I only had about $50 to make this work.

Creating a She Shed/Craft Shack - The Exterior

After painting the interior of my She Shed/Craft Shack it was time for me to work on the outside. When the shed initially was delivered, I had it placed at the very back of the property. Every project I would have to trudge all the way back there at least 10 times to get tools and supplies. Needless to say, that got old... QUICK. Major changes were in order for this little shed’s location and exterior! Here is how I did it for less than $200!

Clay Pot Gnome Garden

In my quest to make my garden pretty this year, I have a bunch of fun projects I want to complete. I am taking you all with me on my garden decorating journey! I made the Garden Stepping Stones, and the Garden Flower Stake. They came out so cute! Today we are going to make a super cute clay pot garden gnome.Follow along and make one for your yard too!

DIY Thrifted Flag Tray

On another one of my thrifting trips to Second Chance Thrift Store, which seems to be daily lately. I found this super cute little tray, it was plain and boring but I had an idea! Right before I stopped at the thrift store I was at Ocean State Job Lots (a discount store here on the East Coast) and I found these Patriotic paper placemats, it had 4 different Patriotic designs. I had never even heard of such a thing, how did I not know about paper placemats?! They are so fun and can be used for so many things! Did you know about them? I knew that I wanted to add one of these placemats to my thrifted tray! Let’s get started on this DIY thrifted flag tray!

Faux Granite Countertop - Master Bathroom

My master bathroom needed to remodeled. The entire bathroom was gutted down to the studs and remodeled with new tile and etc. But, what I am going to show you today is the counter tops that I made. Everyone thinks they are granite. Why spend $4000 on counter-tops when I made this counter-top for $120.00!!

DIY Granite Countertop Makeover

We were looking for a cost-effective way to make our old outdated countertops look new without spending a whole lot of money.Using the Giani Granite Countertop Kit, we did just that!

Painted Countertops: From Laminate To Granite

We painted our countertops..again. If you're wondering why in the heck I put put paint on our countertops, get ready to be shocked!We partnered with Giani to create these awesome counters. We had used their product once before but I was ready for a change and was over the brown look, so we chose to use their Sicilian Sand kit to redo our counters.Let's take a look at the before!Don't forget to check out my FULL POST with a full step-by-step tutorial and videos too so you can recreate this project!!

Step By Step Faux Granite Countertops (WITH EDITS AND ADDITIONAL INFO)

I have seen so many pictures and posts where a homeowner paints a "faux" granite countertop. So of course I wanted to try it! Luckily we have a guest house on our property to try it on. I wasn't nervous about trying it, only because my husband and I were talking about adding granite in the guest house in the future anyways! So I gathered up paper plates, paper towels, sponges, tape, craft paints (I already had from Hobby Lobby), my Dr. Pepper and BIG hopes that I could conquer this challenge I'd given myself !! READY *SET *GO ! (I HAVE EDITED THIS POST DUE TO THE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS I WAS GETTING AND WANTED TO GIVE AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE HAPPY WITH YOUR PROJECT AS WELL AS I WAS WITH MINE) PLEASE EXCUSE ANY TYPOS OR INCORRECT SPELLING! (You do not need to be an English Major to pick up a paint brush, right?)

$50.00 Powder Room Makeover Reveal

For such a tiny room, this really gave me a run for my money. Finally, I am thrilled to share the Powder Room Makeover Reveal. If you have been following me for a while, you know I like clean classic lines and decor. A bit Traditional and a bit Contemporary. I wanted to keep this makeover really budget-friendly, I set a budget of $50.00 and spent $50.78. So I call this staying in budget.I love how this room turned out.

The Secret to Getting Marble Counters on a Budget

Thanks to the makers of the Giani Marble Countertop Kit for partnering with me on this post.

Faux Stone Tub (Bathroom Makeover Phase 2)

I must admit that I was SUPER intimidated to do this project. I've seen it around online and had to try it, but I felt like I was going to royally mess it up. With some logistical help and elbow grease from my dear sweet husband, we got this project done, and it wasn't near as painful as I thought it would be. I feel like this tub makeover screams,"Welcome to the spa! (minus my horrible floor--haha!)"We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Stenciling Ceramic Tile

I didn’t care for the marbled gray look of the builder grade ceramic tile in this guest bathroom so I painted it.I previously painted my laundry room floor a year ago so I decided it was time to do this floor too.I wanted something different so I went with the gold and it just made the room. Now I love it!

Stenciling a Tile Bathroom Floor

In our pool house bathroom, the floor tiles were bland and dated with dirty grout. Since I have never done this before, I wanted to experiment on a bathroom floor that wasn't a primary one - master bedroom, for example. Though a bit time consuming I am extremely happy with the results. To see more about our historic property, click here.

DIY Ceramic Tile Cover Up With Concrete

Looking to learn, experiment, and erase a tile floor quick, self-leveling concrete and brass inlays were the weapons of choice.

Fence Picket Wall

ETA: I've received LOTS of concern about how sanitary this application would be behind a toilet. Its not for everyone. Its just the two of us in our home and neither one of us is a messy bathroom goer, so we have zero problems with it. I just use my vacuum hose to "dust" it occasionally. :)ETA: This application IS NOT for high humidity spaces. I recommend using a wood look tile for those areas.I've wanted to do this project for a very long time now and for Valentine's Day this year, this was my present from my Honey! He's the bestest! Visit our blog for complete step by step details.

How to Refurbish a Heywood Wakefield Desk

Are you looking for a way to refurbish an antique Heywood Wakefield school desk that is badly damaged? Then, you’re going to love this transformation!

Giving A Curb Find A New Look - MCM Desk Makeover - Wood And Paint

In the furniture refinishing world, there's nothing better than finding a great piece of furniture on the side of the road 🎉While taking my pup for a walk, a few doors down from me had this beautiful MCM (mid century modern) desk that was in great shape just sitting on the curb waiting for the garbage truck to pick it up 🤦‍♀️ Obviously, I couldn't let this beauty disappear forever, so I ran back to my house and dropped off my pup, grabbed my van, and went back to pick up the perfect gem!Read on to see how I transformed a plain desk into a modern beauty.............*Whenever picking up a used piece of furnure, you want to inspect it really well for any sign of bugs, but this rule is especially true for those "curbside" pieces. You can even wrap a large black bag (or 2, 3, 4, how many it takes to tightly cover it) around the piece and spray insecticide in it, preferably one for bedbugs. Tightly cover the piece and tie it closed. Allow it to sit in the sun for 48 hours, dispose of the bag(s) and continue on as usual.*Price is based on the amount of product used, not the initial cost of the products*Time is based on work time only, does not include dry time

Metal Wall Decor Upgrade

I've had this metal wall decor for sometime now. It has hung on the outside of my house for years. I wanted to do something different with it and came up with this super easy idea.

Diy Hanging Paper Scroll

There is something timeless about a scroll. It doesn't matter if it's displaying words, a phrase, or a print, I just love them. Canvas scrolls can be expensive, depending what you're looking for. I found an easy and inexpensive way to create your own!Using a roll of brown wrapping paper, a print of your choice, and some crafting tools, you can create your own customized paper scroll for your home.

How to Make a Slat Wall DIY Shoe Rack in 5 Simple Steps

Today you’re going to learn how to make a super simple DIY shoe rack using a popular slat wall effect. Keep reading to find out how to make this slat wall DIY shoe rack to display your favorite pairs of shoes.I’m just going to say it. My master closet is a DUMP!Clothes are everywhere. Shoes are everywhere. And there are piles of randomness lurking under each hanging rack.My closet is a sizeable 10’x7′, which I’m extremely thankful for, however, it has become an awful habit to toss things every which way and simply close the door.I knew it was time for a change.

A Rusty Bed Spring Becomes a Trellis

ProcrastinationBack when my brother was still a bachelor, I helped him get rid of a few things that were cluttering up his basement. One of those things was an old steel bed spring that had been left there by the former owner. Judging by its size, it was probably from a child’s bed.I thought it would make a fun garden trellis if I painted it, so I took it home. I stashed it behind some bushes along our driveway fence – just temporarily, of course, until I had the time to paint it.That was about 10 years ago.Earlier this summer, when Chris rebuilt our driveway fence, he came across the bed spring – still sitting, unpainted, where I’d left it. The steel had rusted over the years, and the rust looked (to me, at least) more interesting than any type of paint.Sometimes it pays to procrastinate.

How to Propagate and Plant a New Pothos Plant

The other day my mom gave me some Pothos stems that she had recently propagated. If you don’t know what propagating is, it’s when you grow new plants from an already established plant. This is done by cutting of one of the stems and placing it in a jar of water until it grows roots. Once the roots have sprouted you can then plant it and grow a whole new plant.This is such a cost effective way to fill your home with beautiful live plants, and is also a lovely way to share new plants with family and friends. Below I explain the steps that I used to plant and propagate my new Pothos stems.

How I Hid My Ugly Electrical Panel

I’ve always had ugly laundry rooms, every single one, but the current one would have won the prize for ugliest yet! The biggest eyesore of all was the electrical panel and all the exposed wiring, so I constructed a cover to hide it.

Uncle Sam Porch Sitter

This project was so much fun to make! I love anything Patriotic/Americana, and what is more Patriotic than Uncle Sam?! I had some wood laying around from other projects, so I thought I would put together a Uncle Sam Porch Sitter. He turned out AMAZING!

How to Make a Custom Pillow Insert

Maybe you have throw pillows that need rejuvenating? Or you have a special fabric, like a grain sack, that you’d like to make an odd-sized pillow form for. If so, this is the tutorial for you!Today I’m showing you how to make a pillow insert by using an IKEA FJÄDRARinner cushion. But wait; it’s already a throw pillow insert, so what’s the deal?! Well, we’re going to customize the size!Watch the video below or continue on to the written tutorial below:

Fun Decorative Upcycled Road Map Art

I love to upcycle and reuse old maps, they are very affordable craft paper. There are so many fun things you can do with them. One of the most popular things I've made with them is beautiful roses (see here).This time I've used my old maps to create some beautiful moths for fun faux taxidermy wall art. You can give these as a gift if you use a map of somewhere special.

From Table to Wall – How to Create Easy Tablecloth Wall Art

We have a large wall by our backyard patio for which we need large wall art. And, I mean LARGE! Last week, I gave our front porch swing a mini-makeover. We are loving our new front porch sanctuary and are now turning attention to the back patio. Time to add some “zing!” to the back as we did to the front. (See last week’s porch swing makeover here.)

A Beautiful Brick Porch in One Weekend

I stenciled my front porch to make it look like brick and I love it! It took one weekend and it was totally worth it!(for the in-depth tutorial please visit my blog www.somethingpaintedwhite.com)

Painting Exterior Brick

One of the things I disliked about our home is the red brick and red roof. Red is just not my thing. Especially since the brick is only on the front and doesn’t match the rest of the house. But I didn't know what to do...It hit me that I could paint it dark, creating a beautiful contrast.

Pallet Walls, Sanding and Sealing Them in the Basement Bathroom

Returning to work on the Basement Bathroom by tackling the pallet walls. This Basement has been a LONG, slow process but, to be fair, its not where we live so its not on our “urgent” to-do list. Though we do hang out down here on the weekends especially it wasn’t until I upcycled an old toolbox in the bathroom here that I finally got motivated. We installed the commode and rolling doors for this space and finished up the living room. After that I realized there wasn’t a ton to do to finally have a completed bathroom for the first time ever so I got to work!

How To Plant Groundcovers Around Pavers

One of my very first yard projects was to create a planter bed and then my husband and I made pathway adjacent to it. Our plan for the backyard was to create a deck at one end of the path. However, our plan changed and now we are breaking down the path! Of course I can't just toss the Irish Moss I had planted between pavers. I will transplant them to the front yard and show you how!

Boho Mandala Wall Hanging

This wall hanging is a fun project that can to add color and cheer around your home. The basic form is created with sticks or dowels and can be enhanced with wrapped yarn or twine. As long as you have access to sticks, this mandala can be a great addition to your house for little to no cost!

15 Minute DIY Pot Lid Storage Rack

So ahhh crap, I broke my metal store-bought rack. Now what?! In a bind, I discovered you can DIY your own from scrap wood!

Easy Window Transformation

Ya’ll! I didn’t think some black spray paint could make a girl so happy, but man! I LOVE the way my windows look now!! All it took was some tape and a can of black spray paint! Taping is the worst part because I’m so impatient and just want to get going to the fun stuff - just me? All of the prep work is worth it in the end but I always want to rush through it so that I can move on to the real part of the project!

Rustic Steampunk Night Lamps

I love this idea I found on the internet and I wanted to make something like this for our country cabin to put in the master bedroom instead of regular lamps.

Hanging Rug as Wall Art

Hanging a rug as wall art is an excellent way to cover a large area of wall in your home with a new texture, I love that instead of another hard surface on the wall like framed art it can add some softness to the walls & sometimes in a less expensive way if you aren’t hanging anything precious. I recently found this rug for $5 (at 5 below) & knew I had the perfect place for it…and you can probably already tell it wasn’t going on the ground! I put a plan together to hang this rug as wall art & it worked out so perfectly that I had to share it with y’all because I just love sharing a good DIY ( you can see them all here).