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Garage Attic Makeover REVEAL!!!
It's finally here! After 5 months I can say that we are officially done with the attic fort for our boys. This garage attic makeover began as a way to keep our kids happy and busy during quarantine back in late March. This project took longer to do than I originally thought mostly due to the roof situation and the high temps during July and August, limiting how long we could work. I am so excited to share this space with you! Like I said in my instagram stories, I was torn between going all out like it was a room in my house and also realizing that this is a BOYS' FORT in a garage. It was hard to reign in sometimes and I probably did more than was necessary, but it was a fun project that … {READ MORE}
I Tackled A Project I Neglected for 13 years… {Exterior Painting}
We all have them. Projects that we put off for YEARS. And then when we finally do them, we are like "Why did I wait so long?" In my defense, this project is one I couldn't do because of my fear of tall ladders. I am comfortable until about the third or fourth step. Falling and hurting my ankle really badly didn't help my fear of climbing high things either. Shane came to the rescue and completed this exterior painting project for me. He painted the back of the garage and it finally matches the front! This exterior painting project is sponsored by HomeRight but all ideas and opinions are 100 % my own! This post also contains affiliate links. Unlike the front of the … {READ MORE}
New Adventures
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind and crazy busy. With school starting, we wanted to squeeze in as much family time as we could. With my son leaving on his new adventure soon, I had an added push for more time together. It is starting to really hit me that our family is entering a new phase. One I am not prepared for. I will no longer have all my kids under my roof and it makes me so sad. We had a camping trip with Shane's side of the family. We camped up Little Cottonwood canyon. Even though it is here in Utah, I had never been up that particular canyon. Utah has SO MANY mountains and canyons that I have really only explored a small portion of them. … {READ MORE}
Fun Finds: Sugru!
Sometimes I discover a product that gets me so excited. It is not very often you find something with unlimited possibilities. A product that can fix pretty much anything, that you can create new things with, and improve how other things work. I have been playing around with Sugru for a couple of weeks and I love it! It is one of those things that once you have it, you think of a million uses for it. This post is sponsored by Sugru but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own. What is Sugru? It is the world's first mouldable glue. Once it gets exposed to air, it cures in 24 hours into a flexible rubber. It is completely waterproof and long lasting which means it can be used … {READ MORE}
Stairway & Hall Makeovers
I'm not sure why I have waited so long to share the stairway makeover. I guess it is partly because it was not as dramatic as a room makeover. It is also an awkward area to try and photograph since it is so narrow and steep. But I finally decided to just try. I was waiting for the paint to dry in the bathroom (a refresh makeover coming soon!) and it was well over 100 degrees outside, so I grabbed the tripod and started taking pictures. BEFORE: Remember about a year ago when I took the forest green carpet off the stairs and found this green marble looking vinyl from the 1930's? It was fun and funky but very uncomfortable to walk on! It stayed that while I re-textured the walls and … {READ MORE}
Tips For Painting Metal
I got a new garden bench but wanted to customize it a bit so it would better fit in with the existing outdoor decor. The bench is metal. If you don't follow the right steps the paint on metal won't last, especially if it repeatedly gets sprayed with sprinklers. I have learned that the hard way over the years :) Here are my tips for painting metal! This post is sponsored by HomeRight but all opinions are 100% my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Ever since we re-landscaped the front yard and got rid of one of the flowerbeds, it has seemed a little plain over by the fence. I like that I don't have to weed that long flowerbed anymore, and the grass seed … {READ MORE}
Why You Need A Battery Inverter While Camping
Growing up when we went camping we always roughed it. We always stayed in a tent, we never stayed at an actual campground, we packed in everything we needed including water, and packed everything back out. To me, that is "real" camping. As an adult, I admit I enjoy a few conveniences like staying at a campground with toilets and water spigots. Regardless of how you camp, I have come to the decision that everyone needs a battery inverter while camping. This post is sponsored by Ryobi Outdoor but all opinions and ideas are 100% my own :) Why You Need A Battery Inverter While Camping We camp every year. Mostly it is just up the canyon that is near us but we also love to explore … {READ MORE}
Crushing On: Bold Tile
I've got a bathroom reno coming up and I'm so torn between going neutral or going bold with the tile. Neutral is safe and will last longer without the fear of it going out of style, but the bolder options are just so much fun! Since I went with white in my last bathroom makeover, I'm considering changing things up. I have compiled my favorite bold tile examples. I'd love to hear what you think! You can't go wrong with blue, in my opinion. And adding it just to the shower nook is a good option if your nervous about pulling the trigger on the whole space. Source: RemodelWorks But man! If you do pull the trigger, it pays off! Look at that gorgeous, shiny blue! I love that it … {READ MORE}
Gardening, The Beach, & Attic Progress
Summer always seems to take forever to get here and then it races along and is gone before we know it. I thought I'd share some highlights from our summer so far. Our Garden Last year I planted our garden so late! I had spent most of the spring creating our new secret garden so by the time that was done and I could devote my time to the regular garden, it wasn't planted until the end of June. Even for Utah (which is known for late frosts) that is super late. This year since I had kids home from school and had extra help, we got it planted the third week of May. Normally the ideal time to plant is the second week of May for our area so not too bad! Tilling in between rows and then hand … {READ MORE}
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