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    Fall and Halloween Decorations From the Dollar Tree

    Can you believe we are nearing the end of September already?! It’s been a busy month in our house between school and my daughter’s birthday – I swear I blinked and it was nearly over. And I can’t even count how many times my son has asked when their Halloween…

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    My Kitchen Remodel Regrets and How to Avoid Them

    A kitchen remodel is a big deal, as the kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the home. When a kitchen isn’t designed just right, it can cause some serious regrets down the road. I survived a live-in kitchen remodel, and am bummed to admit that my kitchen…

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    Ceiling Fans in the Home Debate: Pros and Cons

    If you’re building a home, remodeling, or just thinking about replacing a ceiling fan in your home, you may be wondering if ceiling fans are a thing of the past. There are arguments that go both ways on this topic. But the ultimate decision comes down to personal preference, so…

  • Transform An Outdated Ceiling Fan in 7 Simple Steps

    An outdated ceiling fan in an otherwise beautifully styled home can be a real eyesore. That’s how I have felt about the ceiling fan in my living room for a couple of years. I built my beloved corner fireplace, updated paint and baseboards, installed new flooring, and even got a…

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    One Room Challenge | Week 1: Boy’s Bedroom Before

    If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the announcement a while back that I signed up for the Spring 2022 One Room Challenge. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and I am so excited to be joining in as a guest participant and redoing my…

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    8 Ways to Survive a Live-In Kitchen Remodel

    You’re tossing around the idea of remodeling your kitchen, huh? Yay! That’s so exciting and I can’t wait to see your space! Before you begin your demo, I’d like to give you a few bits of advice to help you survive your live-in kitchen remodel. Before I even start on…

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    Fabulous Faux Olive Tree DIY

    This post was written by Alicia Treasure. Alicia is an Instagram micro-influencer who inspires her followers through her DIY home décor, design, and small builds. This faux olive tree DIY tutorial is ingenious for anyone looking for faux plants on a budget. If you’re like me with no green thumb…

  • Organize Your Spices with This Simple Spice Drawer Rack

    Today, I will show you how to make a basic spice drawer rack. It’s quick, easy, and requires minimal skill, but it will leave you with some serious WOW factor when it comes to locating your kitchen spices and keeping them neat. I’ve seen these racks available for purchase if…

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    Super Simple Puck Light Hack in 5 Easy Steps

    So you’ve probably seen the puck light hack, AKA the “magic light trick”, floating around, but are wondering how exactly it works and what exactly you need to complete the hack yourself. Well, my friend, look no further! Follow these (SUPER simple) steps to hack some beautiful lighting of your…

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    How To Make A Wooden Sign – Unique and Inexpensive

    I see you there. Yeah, you. The one staring exasperatedly at the wall trying to figure out WHAT on earth you’re gonna hang there. Kasandra, how did you know?! Well, welcome to the story of my life… Hah! Kidding! Kinda… But really – I think you’ll enjoy making your own…