Our garage/workshop floor was NASTY! I have always wanted to do an epoxy floor coating in the garage but honestly, it seemed way to hard to pull off. I finally decided to make it happen and I am excited to say that it worked! I saved a TON of money doing it myself and we […]
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Turn a Sconce into Outdoor String Lights
String lights make a great atmosphere on back porches and decks, but plugging them in and pulling them out can become a hassle. I decided to fix this problem by removing an old sconce on our back deck and hard wiring the string lights straight into the house wiring. The best part is that now […]
Continue readingHow to Install a Modern Ceiling Fan
Our bedroom fan was outdated and in need of a big upgrade so I bought a new modern fan made by Honeywell and installed it myself. In my video I unbox the new modern fan and show you how to install it. Hope you enjoy. Details & links below! Before we get started, make sure […]
Continue reading5 Tips for How To Limewash
Learning how to Limewash! After we painted our cabinets and updated the hardware and lights, we knew we wanted to update the backsplash but we weren’t sure on what we wanted. We liked the end look of the limewash stone color, but didn’t want any natural color to show through (which is common in limewash […]
Continue readingHow to Install a Deadbolt
Our front door did not have a deadbolt and we felt that we wanted that extra layer of security so I decided to tackle the job and installed the deadbolt myself. It’s an easy job and can be done in about an hour. In my video I show you exactly how to install your own […]
Continue readingModern Mailbox Makeover
Our mailbox looked like a disaster, but I did not want to buy a new one or pay for a big upgrade so I figured out a way to spend very little money and make it look awesome. For our modern mailbox makeover, we used spray paint and some cheap cedar fence pickets to transform […]
Continue readingHow to Make a Floating Shelf
Keeping the Nintendo Switch on the floor was too cluttered so I made this floating shelf out of a piece of walnut that I have had sitting around for years! Now the components are neatly stored under the TV on the wall. Using a “Keyhole Router Bit” I was able to make this project happen […]
Continue readingHow to Fix a Sticky Door
This door is one of our most used in the house and it keeps sticking! I have had enough so I figured out what was wrong and I fixed it. In this quick video I show you exactly what I did to solve this problem and I hope it helps. More below! Before we get […]
Continue readingHow to Stencil & Paint Your Floor
Our garage entry still had the original flooring and no longer matched the updated wood flooring in the rest of our home. We wanted to update the floor but didn’t want to spend a lot of money since we may end up tiling it at some point later on. My wife had the idea to […]
Continue readingPuraFlame Electric Fireplace Insert Review
When we had the idea to build a fireplace in our room (Watch the video HERE), I was worried about the electric fireplace insert. I did not want to pay a fortune but I did not want it to look cheap either. Thankfully we found an awesome combination of quality and cost in the PuraFlame […]
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When I built the fireplace in our room (Watch the video HERE), I knew we would need a mantel. After looking at options, I decided to make my own! Using whitewood (super cheap wood) and great staining technique, I was able to make my own. We love how it turned out and it being super […]
Continue readingDIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace
We have wanted a fireplace in our room since our last remodel and when my wife found an awesome Electric Fireplace Insert on Amazon, I just had to give it a go! This project was surprisingly VERY easy and cheap! The Electric Fireplace Insert performs perfectly and was not expensive. Since I have finished, we […]
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