How to Finish Lingering Home Projects Once and for All

[ad_1] We have a new friend hanging out in the kitchen. I found this faux deer head at Hobby Lobby during one of their frequent 50% off sales for $12….

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Inside Our R. Home: A Cozy Family House Tour

[ad_1] We’re excited to share that our brief moment in the local spotlight has been extended slightly thanks to the latest issue of R. Home magazine, the popular home and…

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How to Add Overhead Lighting and Extra Electrical Outlets

[ad_1] Yes, that’s an electric slide reference. And I’ll bet it’s making my mom laugh while my brother rolls his eyes and vows never to read this blog again. Let’s…

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Fab Freebie from This Little Life of Mine

[ad_1] *** This giveaway reached its limit of 10,000 entries and is now closed – see the winner below! *** After hitting our entry cap within 24 hours, we let…

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Free Trendy Sunglasses: Claim Your Cool Shades

[ad_1] Ready for more free stuff? We thought so. This week’s giveaway is brought to you by Shades of Light, a specialty lighting and home decor store known for a…

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Design 2D House Plans with Floorplanner

[ad_1] We’ve finally found a convenient way to share how the layout of our home is changing without asking everyone to stop by in person. While we’re always happy to…

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How We Removed Scalloped Porch Trim for a Cleaner Look

[ad_1] You probably recognize the front of our house from the blog header, but you might be surprised to learn it’s up for a serious refresh. From a distance it…

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Call Miss Utility Before You Build a Deck

[ad_1] We were busy bees this weekend. As some of you noticed in yesterday’s post, in the photo where John was pretending to be the deck, we had already started…

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When a Home Renovation Harms Resale Value

[ad_1] This week we’re discussing when it makes sense to undo a personal renovation or decor choice that might discourage potential buyers—and when it’s better to leave your personal touches…

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How to Spray Paint a Wooden Box for a Smooth Finish

[ad_1] This week I finally tackled the first project in my little self-imposed “Dude, Get On That Already” challenge. It’s a tiny, quick one — and not animal-related, which feels…

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One Trimester Away: What to Expect Next in Pregnancy

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Moving Into Our New Home: What We Will and Won’t Do

[ad_1] Since we began house hunting in February, our approach to renovating this new house from afar has shifted a lot. At one point we thought we might avoid big…

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How to Hide Damaged Tile with Trim

[ad_1] Sometimes I get impulsive and start demo work without thinking much about the follow-up. For some reason, after staring at the towel racks in our hallway bathroom for the…

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Inside the Georgia Aquarium: What to See and Do

[ad_1] Ack! We’ve been home from Atlanta for over two weeks and I only just realized we never shared our other animal-filled adventure there. This visit was more aquatic than…

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How to Choose the Perfect Outdoor Sofa

[ad_1] The warm weather and hosting Clara’s outdoor birthday party have pushed us back into updating the outdoor areas. Picture me in spit-up-stained overalls and a striped hat, bleary-eyed from…

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