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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 {Garden Bench Makeover + GIVEAWAY}
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 {GIVEAWAY}
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}
How to Keep Pea Gravel Clean & Tidy
This spring I was cleaning up my secret garden with the new raised beds. It was my first spring after installing the raised beds with pea gravel and I had never had to "clean up" pea gravel before. The kids and I did a combo of raking and picking things up by hand. It was a nightmare! Plus I have a birch tree in there and they are messy trees. They drop little seed things all spring. Even after a couple of days of spring cleaning, it still looked gross. In my frustration, I turned to you guys for help on my Instagram stories. Most of you recommended something that I never would have thought of on my own! So for those of you in my same situation, here is how you keep pea gravel clean & … {READ MORE}
DIY Outdoor Planters
The warmer weather has me wanting to work on all sorts of outdoor projects lately. I've been sprucing up the outside of the house and decided I needed new planters for in front of the garage. The other planters were small and light weight and every time we had wind, they would blow over. After two years of sweeping up dirt and re-potting the poor bushes several times a month, it was time for planters that were more substantial. These DIY outdoor planters were easy to make and look great! This post is sponsored by HomeRight but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own. Some links within this post are affiliate. I have an embarrassingly large amount of scrap wood in my … {READ MORE}
DIY Concrete Fountain
I revealed the backyard landscaping project last week and you were all so kind! I am excited to be sharing the tutorial for the DIY concrete fountain. It was one of those projects where it could have been an epic fail. I had never done a large scale concrete project before. I think Shane and I were both pleasantly surprised when it came out just like I had planned. Supplies: Melamine Boards Screws Caulk (*optional) Concrete Mix 90 Degree Metal Conduit Tube Shower Flange Spray Paint Fountain Pump River Rocks PVC Pipe Rubber Mallet Drill L Brackets Video & Photo Tutorial When Shane and I were making the fountain, because we … {READ MORE}
Backyard Landscaping Project REVEAL!
Over the last 13 years we have slowly transformed our backyard from a weed filled gravel pit into a yard the whole family can enjoy. We are almost done with the backyard landscaping but have a couple spots that still needed our attention. I tackled the garage & coop area first because it is so close to the patio and has been a bit of an eye sore. I teamed up with Vigoro to share how I made over this space! This post is sponsored by The Home Depot & Vigoro but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own. BEFORE: This cement pad was poured by the previous owner and we have been baffled as to what to do with it. I don't want a shed that small or that close … {READ MORE}
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