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Re Purpose Left Over Blind Slats

I decided to repurpose blind slats left over from replacing blinds in the house.

Apartment Friendly Faux Wood Floors With Contact Paper

If you need to cover a floor you just can't handle looking at anymore this is PERFECT! I honestly was stunned at how great this stuff looked... and felt! This contact paper faux wood flooring is a great option for renters, because it can be peeled back up if needed, but is durable enough to withstand traffic. A couple rolls of wood contact paper can transform any old linoleum floor with ease. 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.

Adding Caning to a Cabinet

I absolutely love the way caning looks on furniture it just gives the piece such a coastal feel and in some cases a modern look. Some of the ones I have seen cost way more than I want to spend on a piece of furniture. Which is why I love hunting for old pieces of furniture to give them new life. Out there today there are so many resources to find old furniture, at a rather inexpensive price. In fact, I’m sure there might be some furniture in your family that you could acquire and give new life. You’d be surprised what paint, and in this case, caning can do to a piece.For me I was able to acquire a special piece. When it was time to clean out my grandmothers house, there was one particular piece that I always remembered, it was a small cabinet that sat right by her front door, she always had photos inside the piece and plants on top. When it came time to take pieces, I knew I wanted this particular piece.Here it is in its original form. I’ve had this cabinet for about 8 years now, and its sat just like this for the whole time. I always knew I wanted to paint it, but also didn’t want to change its original look. After all that time, I knew now was the right time to give it new life, and boy am I glad I did!

Quick And Easy DIY Laundry Counter

Remember when I did a makeover on my laundry nook? You can find all the details on my blog. Well I told you at that time that I planned to build a countertop over the washer and dryer to make a nice folding surface and some place to hold the detergent within reach.An added bonus is that it keeps things from falling between and behind the machines which was a constant problem.For a few reasons I never got around to building the counter and then a couple weeks ago my dryer died and my washer was making sympathetic noises so I had to replace them both. Once I got the pretty new machines all comfy in my little laundry nook, I realized I needed to complete this project once and for all.Here is how I built it.

DIY Moss and Egg Easter Topiary

My DIY Moss and Egg Easter Topiary makes a statement on any spring/Easter table.I have seen these run anywhere from $60 to $150 on Etsy and high end decor stores.Because I had everything I needed on hand, and I bet you do too……I created this topiary for just $12.00.That is the cost of 6 dozen eggs.SuppliesApproximately 6 dozen extra large eggs, blown outWilton gel food coloring in blue and greenStrawgrey acrylic craft paintcopper metallic acrylic craft paintskewers foam conepaper or plastic plate to fit the diameter of the pot you choose so that the cone will not fall through.foam pieces or cardboard box to hold the skewers so the eggs can dryglue gunglue sticksmossurn/flower pot with diameter similar in size to the bottom of the cone. Or use a cake pedestal as a baseKrylon Modern White Matte spray paintDirections to Create Egg ColorsOnce you have blown out your eggs, dye the eggs blue and green following the Wilton package directions.The eggs will want to float as they have a hole in them. Using a large spoon, push the eggs down into the colored water and brace the spoon against the edge of glass to keep the eggs submerged.Once the eggs are the shade you want, remove the eggs using the spoon.Blow any excess water back into the glass by placing a straw over the egg hole and blowing into it.Set the eggs on a paper towel to dry.Once the eggs have dried, mix some grey paint with a few drops of water to create a grey “wash”.Place the eggs on the skewer and brush the grey wash over the entire egg.Stick the skewer back in the foam and allow the eggs to dry.Once the eggs are dry, cover the eggs in the copper shimmer color. There is no need to dilute the paint.Stick the skewer back into the foam and allow to dry.Once the eggs have dried, you can also spray them with a light mist of metallic gold for extra shimmer. Be careful to gently spray from about 12 inches away so that you don’t cover the entire egg and lose your base colorDirections for the UrnOnce you have found a suitable container for your cone, you may need to spray paint it the color you would like.I spray painted my pot Krylon Modern White.While my pot dried, I worked on the cone.Directions for the Egg and Moss ConeOnce the eggs are completely dry, starting at the base of the cone, glue a paper or plastic plate to the bottom of the cone. The plate needs to be at least the size of the diameter of the top of your pot.Next, hot glue the eggs randomly up and around the cone, mixing the blue and green colored eggs.Once you have completely covered the cone, begin hot gluing moss in the areas that are exposed and not covered by eggs.Use the moss to conceal the holes in the eggs. A skewer will help you push the moss into place once you have placed some hot glue in the area you want covered.Putting the Moss and Egg Easter Topiary TogetherPlace the plate with the cone on top of your container.Cover any areas where the plate can be seen with moss.Display on your Easter table or your mantel!

Real Wood Hutch Refresh

Here I go again with a great find during a hunt for the right hutch. I scored this beauty while looking on offer up. Now let’s see what it looked like when I started.

Repainted All the Walls in Our Mobile Home, and Redone Our Kitchen.

We live in a Mobile Home, but I have redone all the walls to make it look like a house. I can't find any pictures of our home before I redid it, maybe I didn't even take any because it looked so bad, although I know now I should have. My husband made new doors with dental molding for my cabinets and painted all the cabinets white using gloss paint, so I could wash them. He put up new backsplash a few years ago, and added a new black sink and industrial faucet that came from Lowe's. We redid the bathrooms, put up tile, floor covering, and added a new sink and faucet from Lowe's.

How to Repair a Mobile Home Counter Top

some mobile home counter tops are very hard to replace but you can fix them with some car body fill.

Painted Floor - A 1964 Single-Wide Mobile Home Make-Over

Two Months in the making.Hand painted plywood sub-flooring.

Handmade Chaise Lounge From Recycled Materials

This is not the usual step by step instructions because I did not record this project because it was a test run. By like all test runs things can go wrong, and for me it was, there were not enough support straps under the cushion. I have had to take it apart to fix this and took new photos along the way. So this will be a reverse tutorial.

Built-in Kitchen Wall Shelves!

I spent my winter vacation building these shelves into the wall of my little kitchen. It's a fun project if you're looking to upgrade your kitchen and have a couple days to burn.

Fall Front Porch & Copper Door

I wanted to redo my front porch for fall for less than $20, so I put the family to work Saturday. Here's what we've done so far...

Renter's Cabinet Cover Up

If you rent, you know there are limited with options at times to make a space your own. If you happen to hate your kitchen cabinets, but can't paint or replace them, this may be an option for you! My cabinets weren't all that bad, just your standard simple oak, but I thought I would test this out and share my results. With the fabric of your choice you can "paint" your rental cabinets to customize your space!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.

IKEA Toy Storage Hack

I'm currently doing a makeover of our playroom. Let me introduce to you this IKEA toy storage hack, aka TROFAST the fabulous! 😀

My New Favorite Way to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

In my last house, I painted my kitchen white and shared a tutorial on the best way to paint kitchen cabinets. And I still stand by that tutorial! But, I've also found an easier way that I love and thought I'd share it with you today.

Accent Cabinet Makeover

While scrolling through the Facebook Marketplace, which I am addicted to, by the way, I came across this all wood accent cabinet. The cost was $40.00 which I thought was a great deal for a wood cabinet. So, the Hubs and I decided to pick it up.

Creating a Colorful Piece of Furniture With Blending

I have been painting furniture for about 8 years and I always love to challenge myself with new techniques and styles! This time I decided to use some yellow (which I never use for some reason) and blend in other bright colors as well for a festive and funky look!

24-Hour Kitchen Makeover With Tanya Tucker and All In One Paint

We spend a good chunk of our day in the kitchen, so it’s important to make sure that your kitchen is a place that brings you joy. When Tanya Tucker called on us for help, we knew that our products were the perfect fit to help her give her kitchen a complete makeover. Check out the simple changes we made that made a big difference. Sometimes all you need is a little paint to give your kitchen a whole new look!

Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

Do you know those old farmhouse kitchens that look nothing like the pictures you see on Pinterest when you search for "old farmhouse kitchen"?! Our home was a great example of this- the original house was build in the late 1800's and has been renovated throughout the years. The kitchen was something that wasn't too hard on the eyes... but was hard on the arms and back pulling on broken drawers and crooked cabinets. It was also laid out to use half the room for dining space when the adjacent room was also a dining space after a living room was added onto the house years later. To say the least, this kitchen served us well for about 2 years, but was oh so nice to throw into a dumpster and never see again!Scroll down to follow along on our kitchen renovation journey as we turn this kitchen from outdated & crooked to updated & cozy!

Frame A Builder Mirror

Have you ever removed a builder grade mirror? It’s not fun. Plus, the glue behind can ruin the drywall and removing that can be quite a hassle. When we decided to update our master bathroom on a tight budget I knew that I wanted to frame the mirror instead of removing it. The only issue in our bathroom is that the mirror has a beveled mirror frame and I was concerned about how the wood would stick.We had scrap wood 1x4s on hand so that’s the wood I used. I started by measuring the mirror and then cutting each board to length with alternating 45 degree angles. Do not forget that you want your measurements to run correctly from tip to tip on the 45 degree angles.Once we made the cuts, we laid out the frame in the garage to ensure it fit together- it did... yay!Next we used the kreg jig (excellent tool for the price if you don’t have one) to create hidden pocket holes to secure each corner of the frame with a hidden screws.Once the whole frame was together, I used wood filler to smooth any gaps and then painted the frame.Finally we carried the frame upstairs and put a bead of special mirror glue on the whole frame. Once we set it place, I secured with painters tape for 24 hours before removing them!

How to Make a Simple Wooden Plant Pot That’s Super Easy

Are you getting excited for spring and looking for ideas to freshen up your home? How about a simple DIY project making a wooden plant pot?Certainly, we are looking forward to digging in the garden and longing for the spring bulbs to emerge. In fact, last week I saw the first daffodils starting to bloom in my neighborhood. Yeah!!Spring undoubtedly brings feelings of renewal, rebirth and hope. It’s the season that I long for the most, after a lengthy winter.Last week we had the idea of making a wooden plant pot using paint stir sticks. After a little tinkering we came up with a design we loved. Scroll on down and see how to make your own wooden plant pot using paint sticks.

How to Make a Tea Light Romantic Couple Candle Holder

HI! today i will show you quick and simple tutorial on how to make a romantic couple candel holder. You will need just a few tools, but be shure, you and your couple will be impressed by the result!

How to Clean Your Front Loader Washing Machine 🥚

Like all things that have anything to do with water, if you are not keeping your washing machine clean and dry, the smells will come- and let me tell you those smells won’t be pretty. Over time, washing machines build up sludge from detergents, fabric softeners, and different fibers from our clothing. This sludge then gets trapped in a warm, damp machine.

Create a Coffee Shop Vibe With This Easy DIY Coffee Bean Sack Hack!

Raise your hand if you too love a coffee shop vibe in your decorating!I personally collect coffee bean sacks to help achieve the rustic vibe... however they aren't always easy to come by. In fact, one of my most asked questions is where to find them!Hmm... this needed to be fixed.So I came up with a way where anyone can now make their own authentic looking coffee bean sacks to add that decadent rustic coffee shop vibe!Just add burlap!Here's what I made:

House Painting Project: Before and After Photos

This house painting project, like so many of our others, went from not a priority to an immediate need fast. I was sick of looking at the peeling exterior paint on the plain plywood siding. Not to mention the sad curb appeal. It took some convincing but eventually, I made my case to my husband and he agreed to at least get some quotes.The first step for anyone about to undertake this type of home improvement is to figure out if this is a project you want to DIY or hire a painting contractor. I knew this answer immediately, I would be hiring this project out. After refreshing our kid’s bathroom over the summer, I swore I would never paint anything ever again. And I meant it.Finding a Painting ContractorI’ve learned over the years that the best way to find a good contractor is through referrals. When we did our kitchen remodel, I asked our good friends who they recommended since they have remodeled two homes and the husband works in construction. Their recommendation was fantastic and once again, they came through with their paint guy.All painting contractors will come and give you a free estimate. I recommend getting 3 different estimates so you can get the going rate for your area. This also gives you some leverage should you need to negotiate. Luckily for us, our friend’s recommendation was friendly, professional and his quote couldn’t be beaten.When we met, I asked about:What was the process like? How much prep was there and what did we need to do to make the exterior house painting project a success.Was capable of doing some of the additional carpentry I was looking to have done?What his timeline would be?What was included in his quote?Exterior House Paint: Before and After PhotosIt was obvious that our house hadn’t been painted in a VERY long time, plus it just didn’t reflect our style. I wanted to update not just the exterior paint color but also add some character and detail to the house without blowing our budget. The plywood siding and stucco, while boring and dated, was still in good condition so there was no sense in taking on a full siding project. Our painting contractor added some planking to give the plywood areas a board and baton look, saving us THOUSANDS of dollars.

Antique Gold Table Lamps

I recently purchased a chandelier for our bedroom ceiling. This has some antique gold detail on it and I decided I wanted our bedside lamps to match this. So I decided to try out Rub ‘n Buff on the brushed chrome lamp stands to give them a little transformation!

DIY Sideboard

My first cabinet build! Building a cabinet seemed way more intimidating that it actually was. Breaking it down into simple steps and tackling them one at a time, this project is totally doable.Supplies: 3/4 in birch plywood1/8 in hardboard2x2 poplar1 x 2Surface mount hingesPush to open latchesEdge bandingWood glueStain and polyurethane

How to Make a Simple Mudroom Bench You Need to See

I’m excited to share this easy to build mudroom bench with you today. Certainly every home needs to have some sort of storage system like this. In fact, that was the case for the income suite that my son and daughter-in-law had built in their basement.A few weeks ago my daughter-in-law, Megan sent me a picture of a mudroom bench. She was wondering if I would help her build one for their basement apartment. After all the time and energy spent finishing their basement, Alex was tired of projects and was not interested in building mudroom storage for their renters.I was excited to help Megan with this project. You see, a few years back she had asked for a table saw for Christmas and she had never really used it. I thought his would be the perfect opportunity to teach her how to use it and get her over her fear of power tools.Well, as it turned out, I didn’t get to help much after all. After a trip to The Home Depot to buy the supplies, Alex came home and started to build the mudroom bench. In fact, by the time I arrived on Saturday, the bench was built. My only portion was to paint the mudroom storage bench with my Wagner paint sprayer.All of the supplies to build this mudroom bench are readily available at The Home Depot. Purchasing primed boards, saves time in the painting process.In addition, you will also need a few tools. A pneumatic brad nailer makes it go up rather fast. However, if you don’t have one, old fashioned hammer and nails will work. In addition, a drill was used to secure the shelf brackets to the wall as well. But you can muscle it with a screwdriver.This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases. See our disclosure for details.)Supplies: primed shiplapfarmhouse arch bracket3/4″ mdf 4×8′ boardspackling puttycaulk48″ unfinished pine stair treadwood glueprimed 2 1/2″ x 8″ boardwood screwspaintstainMinwax Wipe On PolyTool:pneumatic brad nailerdrill/driverWagner paint sprayer

Garage Garbage Finds New Life

So I was in need of, and searching for, a dresser. One that I could use in my bathroom, where I require an immense amount of storage.. (I am what my friends would call a 'girly girl'). I had seen what I wanted... in my best friends bedroom, but , she wasn't parting with it.. so I said, if you ever run across something like this, let me know.Fast forward a few weeks.. she finds this dresser, and although it was not like hers , it did have 2 smaller and 2 nice sized drawers. She sent me pictures of it, asked if I wanted it, and based on her evaluation, I bought it. Then she kindly delivered it...I took one look and said "Um.. it has HOLES all over the top of it!" to which her reply was "I liked the legs". (well, I guess that's as good a reason to buy a poor, abused, piece of furniture as any. *sigh*).I told her I thought she had over estimated my level of expertise.. and she said "I'm not worried, you'll make it look good". Ok. No pressure....

Easy Plastic Plant Pot Makeover

Anyone else having spring fever at the moment? Not the allergies – although I have that too – but the overwhelming urge to plant everything in sight. Sowing, pruning, propagating, repotting! It’s all well and good until you realize you got ahead of yourself propagating enough plants to reforest the Amazon, and you’re running out of plant pots...Read the steps below or view the full blog post to find out how to upcycle any simple plant pot you found in your stash and turn it into a cool planter that deserves a place in your home.

DIY Spray Painted Silverware Wind Chime

I’ve made a lot of silverware wind chimes over the years, and with warm weather hopefully coming some time soon I was wracking my brain trying to come up with a new version. One day I was sitting and looking out the living room window contemplating my options… and an idea came to me. A spray painted silverware wind chime.Why not?It’s something I’ve never tried, and I’m always game to try something new.

Easter Decor Ideas for Your Porch & Window Boxes – Easy & Affordable

Looking for some easy outdoor Easter decor ideas for your porch or window boxes? I’ve got you covered!When I took down my DIY Valentine’s Day porch and window box decor our porch looked really sad and bare, so I decided it was time to start thinking about Easter decor ideas.I went out my favorite craft store, Michaels and picked up a few supplies: All supplies are linked in this blog post Colorful Easter egg garland (3 strands)A bunny bag ( similar options here)Mini dowel rods ( similar)Colorful plastic eggsFelt egg decorating kitClothes pins

Easter Book Stack

I've created a couple Easter crafts this year, but this one is my favorite because it focuses on the true meaning behind this special season! I'm have various book stacks in my home also, but this was my first time creating a "faux" stack using a crate instead of actual books. I loved the result!

Steel and Wood Retaining Wall

This is a BIG and expensive project! We have several retaining walls on our property that need to be redone. The photo below shows just one of the walls that is falling down (we are looking at the lower wall, light green wood). We decided to tackle these walls one section at a time, as money and time allow. If you are looking for a way to build/replace retaining walls, doing this yourself will take time and muscle, but save you thousands of dollars. (By the way, the fenced in "boxes" up above are our raised garden beds. We live in a forest and the removable fence panels keep the deer and critters out beautifully!)

Perfect Hanging Ferns in 5 Minutes

There’s something so nostalgic and romantic about southern porches. I’ve always adored the look of them and secretly longed for a house with an unending porch that I can see every nook and cranny of my yard and gardens from.

How to Make a Simple Ladder Trellis

DIY Budget Spring Wreath

Don't spend a fortune on a new Spring wreath, make one yourself! I'm sharing two gorgeous wreaths I made from one grapevine form. I'm Cindy and I'm addicted to DIY You can find hundreds of thrifty decorating ideas on my blog at diybeautify.com.Let's make a beautiful Spring wreath!