DIY Hanging Address Plaque
After hours and hours of painstakingly scouring the internet for the “perfect” hanging address plaque, I decided to make my own. Don’t get me wrong, there are MANY great options. Here are some I considered: While there are many great...
Another busy weekend!
Two productive weekends in a row! This weekend we finished the priority to-do list by installing my new front storm door and replacing the leaky kitchen faucet. Front Storm Door This Saturday dad and I tackled the installation of my front storm door. After...
New storm door, tile & shed shelving
Whew! Long day!! Today dad and I accomplished a lot at the house. We installed a new storm door leading to the back porch, tiled the backsplash behind the sink in the bathroom, and put up shelving in the shed. After reflecting on my last post about accomplishing a...
Tackling the To-Do List
Every home owner has a to-do list, but most never get around to doing it. I’ve put together some tips to keep you on track. When I first purchased my home, it was 7 zillion miles long. Seriously, I think I had 4 pages front and back in 2 columns per page. My...
Chimney Cleanout
Today my dad and I cleaned out the chimney. The process was really simple (but dirty!), only took about 30 minutes, and cost no money whatsoever. Umm… why are you cleaning the chimney again? When I first purchased the house, there was a big pile of dirt behind...
Why I think window film is wonderful
There’s an easy answer to this question: It’s unique, there are different privacy levels to choose from, and it lets the light in while keeping peeping eyes out! After the installation of my new windows, I couldn’t bare to put up the stinky, yellowed...
Switching your switches
Today I switched out some old lightswitches. It’s actually really simple to do, and can make a big difference in your home. Why did I switch them? Well, It’s really been bothering me that they are so old and grimy. So, I ran to the hardware store and...
Yard Grading 101: How to grade a yard for proper drainage
Drainage issues and basement leaks are a home owners worst nightmare. But luckily yard grading is an easy DIY project you can knock out in a weekend. All you need is a little sweat equity and these helpful yard grading tips to get started.
