In this post I’m going to show you a mind-blowing hack to clean tile grout and make your tile floors, shower walls, and backsplashes look just as beautiful as the day they were first installed. Forget the homemade grout cleaners made from baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and other household items. They just don’t work. This hack will save you from spending hours on your hands and knees scrubbing away. To believe it you have to see it, so I created the super short video/GIF below and also included a few amazing before and after photos. Check them out and let’s get rolling on refreshing ..read more

Recently I received a honey-do list. One of the items on it was “install under cabinet lighting“. Little did I know this was going to be one of the easiest DIY projects I ever took on. In the end I spent less than 30 minutes researching and installing these awesome under cabinet LED lights. EZVALO’s Under Cabinet LED Lights I started this project by researching products online and after reading a dozen or so reviews I decided to go with EZVALO’s Under Cabinets Lights. To start, they came in a 5 pack which was perfect for my kitchen. On top of that, they had over 2,400 ratings on Amazon and ave ..read more

Building your own DIY floating picture frame is a pretty dang easy project. If you’re new to woodworking, it’s a great starter project. If you have some experience in the shop, it’s a super quick/fun build to take on. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to build your own DIY floating picture frame in a few easy-to-follow steps as well as include a few additional tips in case you wish to paint your frame a custom color. Let’s dive in! Some of our posts contain affiliate links. We often share links to the tools & products used in our home improvement projects and if you purchase one of t ..read more

Did you set up your pre-lit Christmas tree just to find out that half of the bulbs are burnt out? If so, don’t rush to grab your scissors and cut out those lights. Believe it or not, we spoke to two people this year that did so! Instead, follow along as we’ll walk you through a few potential issues your tree may be running into, the tools to help you troubleshoot the problem, and then the solutions to get your Christmas tree lights back up and running at 100%! How Traditional Incadencent Christmas Lights Work Understanding how traditional incandescent Christmas lights work is essential to help ..read more

In 2020 we sold the original ShabbyChicHouse (a 1965 split-level) and moved into the newly built ShabbyChicHouse. The original ShabbyChicHouse had low roofs with minimal pitch, so it was pretty easy to string Christmas lights all over the place. Our new house has dangerously high roofs, so we weren’t sure how best to decorate in year one. We tried stringing up some of our old Christmas lights on the three pillars in the front of our house, but they just didn’t look/hang right. With that being the case, it gave us the perfect excuse to purchase all-new Christmas porch decor and really light up ..read more

Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year and having recently moved into a new house, means new decorations. Plenty O’ new decorations! This year we stumbled across some of the most unique and creative decorations and are super excited to share our favorite finds with you. So let’s dive in! Some of our posts contain affiliate links. We often share links to the tools & products used in our home improvement projects and if you purchase one of these items using our link, we may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Christmas at Rockefeller Center Print As we began t ..read more

About a year back we were moving into our newly built house and were in desperate need of a security system as well as outdoor cameras to protect two doors on the back of our house. We researched quite a few options and were originally leaning towards a subscription-free hardwired camera(s) that we could connect to an on-site hard drive, but then stumbled across Ring. After a little bit of research, we pulled the trigger with Ring and never looked back. What we absolutely love about Ring Protect Plans is the ease of set-up, the super-low subscription fees and the sheer number of security and s ..read more

Wainscoting is amazing at transforming a plain/boring room and giving it a bit of class and elegance. At the ShabbyChicHouse we love the more traditional wainscoting over the more modern board and batten as it has a classic look that can stand the test of time. In this short DIY tutorial, I’ll walk you through a few wainscoting layout tips, the tools of the trade and everything else you need to knock out this job in just a weekend. Some of our posts contain affiliate links. We often share links to the tools & products used in our home improvement projects and if you purchase one of the ..read more

Vintage wrought iron patio sets are revered for their heavyweight, durability and unique decorative scrolls. However, with time the elements can deliver quite the beating. In this short post, I’m going to show you how to restore a wrought iron patio set – giving it new life and making it feel like a brand new piece! Some of our posts contain affiliate links. We often share links to the tools & products used in our home improvement projects and if you purchase one of these items using our link, we may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Sanding Start by sanding any areas ..read more

When we decided to build a house, one of the must-haves topping our wishlist was a big porch for sitting comfortably while watching the kids play in the front yard. I swooned over the many porches in the neighborhood we wanted to build in, with their cute little bistro sets, comfy chairs with cabana striped throw pillows, and big planters with gorgeous flowers overflowing. Having my very own front porch to adorn with countless white pumpkins in the Fall, sitting out there wrapped in a blanket with a glass of wine was definitely something I’d dreamt about! Luckily, many of the options that our ..read more