A decorative, DIY way to hide TV electronics and components in style. While I was designing our HUGE entertainment center project in our basement, I wanted to make sure we could hide the cable box and stereo system receiver out of the way. I didn't want to look at them every day, but we needed to be able to access them easily of course.  Thankfully there's an easy way to do that if you are stashing these electronics inside a cabinet or console. I've shared how to add metal sheeting to cabinet doors before, (you can see the fireplace makeover at our old house there) but this time it was ..read more

EASY and inexpensive ways to clean gunk out of a drain There are two simple and very effective ways to clean to clear gunk and hair out of your drains without using harsh chemicals. And with one method you'll have everything you need in your kitchen.  One of these drain clearing methods works better in the kitchen on built up foods and fats, and the other works well in bathroom sinks and showers where the clog culprit is most likely from hair down the drain. We used to grab the Drano (and an even more caustic product once -- never again) every time the water started to slow in our sink ..read more

Adorable spring and Easter decorating ideas.  Easy and cute ways to add some spring touches around the house with beautiful florals and decor.  As much as I LOVE the fall season, there's something so special about the start of spring after a very cold and snowy winter.  Our weather has felt more like summer around here lately, and it has me in the mood to clean up the garden beds and haul out the spring decor. I picked up a few new pieces and used some old ones to add some sweet touches around the house! This light and pretty decor has put us all in such a good mood! :)  ..read more

A color drenched hallway with painted doors and trim.  Smaller spaces like powder rooms, laundry rooms and hallways are so fun to decorate! You can be a little more bold with small spaces.  If you're experimenting with darker colors or wallpaper, these spots are perfect place to try them out.  We have a small hallway in our basement that was calling out for a makeover, especially after finishing up our cool kitchenette and bar down there:  This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase t ..read more

This apple dumpling recipe is made with Mountain Dew and is absolutely delicious! Yes, these apple dumplings have odd ingredient that made me pause the first time I made them. Soda? Won't they get all mushy and gross and taste like...soda? But I went with it and I'm so glad I did! How can something so simple and easy taste so good? SO. GOOD. These sweet dumplings take about ten minutes to prepare and 40 or so minutes to bake.  This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links.  See my&nbs ..read more

My tips for finding beautiful treasures on Facebook Marketplace! If you love vintage and unique decor in your home, then the Facebook Marketplace will become your favorite source for interesting pieces!  Recently, especially over the past year or so, the seasonal decor releases at places like Target and Walmart are just hitting me differently.  It's hard to find something unique -- all of the decor items start to look the same after a while.  Over the past few years I've fallen back in love with thrifting and antiquing. It helps that our teenage son enjoys it too -- he loves ..read more

Get stuff off the garage floor with these easy organizing solutions! Easy and effective ways to utilize wall space get your sports equipment, lawn tools and extension cords off the floor.  The process of purging and figuring out organization is fun to me. I'm sure many of you would rather poke your eyeballs out, but this stuff makes me HAPPY.  Figuring out a solution for a storage problem is like a puzzle -- I enjoy researching and figuring out what will work best for us. We have one corner in our garage that wasn't working at all. It was stuffed full of items that had no home, as ..read more

How to fix furniture damage and painting mistakes.  Recently I painted our dining room buffet and had SO many issues during the process. I'm sharing how I fixed all of them along the way and ended up with a gorgeous result!  I know better by now...I've learned to never say to myself "Wow! This project is going so well!" -- because something inevitably happens right after I say it.  Definitely can't think it, and never say it out loud. ? I also know I should never, ever EVER tell myself that a DIY project won't take long. I've done it a million times...this will be so easy ..read more

Our favorite pet stain remover spray that gets everything out with NO scrubbing!  I'm sharing a quick post about a pet stain remover we've used for years and LOVE. We can't live without this stuff now!  This isn't a sponsored post, I just like to share things that work. If you have animals I think you'll find it worthwhile. Just a warning...these are the worst pictures you'll ever see on the blog. ? I can't get around not showing you so you can see how it works, so bear with me.   Our little chihuahua dog absolutely HATES going out when it's really cold out. He's fine m ..read more

Step-by-step tutorial to recover a seat cushion with new fabric. You can give almost any upholstered dining or accent chair a brand-new look with minimal time and effort!  I've recovered quite a few chairs over the years, and some were easier than others. One of my most difficult DIY projects ever was recovering our upholstered dining room chairs years ago.  All six had fabric on the seat as well as the back, and removing all of it was one of the most tedious and annoying projects I've ever taken on. ;) I would rather not do that ever again.  But the process of cover the ch ..read more