by Amy | Last updated Jul 1, 2016 | Published on Feb 18, 2012 | DIY Projects
Today my dad taught my how to install insulation into the attic of the house. Since I have a Cape Cod style house, there is “attic” space to the front and back of the second story, accessible through openings in the knee walls. Currently, the attic and...
by Amy | Last updated Jun 1, 2016 | Published on Feb 10, 2012 | DIY Projects
My dad installed some fluorescent lights in the basement. It was so dark and dingy down there, but now you can actually see where you are going (not that you really want to see my basement since it’s gross). But this is “Phase 2” of the project...
by Amy | Last updated Jan 17, 2020 | Published on Feb 5, 2012 | DIY Projects
I really am no expert in wall striping, however, I stumbled across a blog post on be.love.create and I really liked the way their stairwell came out. I decided to give it my best try. You’d be better off following their instructions and photos as they do a GREAT...
by Amy | Last updated Jan 17, 2020 | Published on Feb 5, 2012 | DIY Projects
The countertops in my kitchen are very very old. They are formica, in a mustardy yellow color. They are in decent shape but just so outdated. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t have room to replace them right now, so I’m trying to work around them. Then it...
by Amy | Last updated Jun 1, 2016 | Published on Feb 4, 2012 | DIY Projects
The Roxy Room is finished! For those of you who don’t know, I have a big mixed breed lady named Roxy. She’s about 90lbs and some sort of dobie, shepherd, coonhound mix. She turns 2 in 2 days, February 6, 2012. One of my dad’s projects at the new...
by Amy | Last updated Jun 1, 2016 | Published on Feb 1, 2012 | DIY Projects
Since my house was built in 1957, some of the electric isn’t exactly up-to-date. One of the biggest problems was that all of the outlets in the home only had 2 prongs. A few decades ago, this was no big deal, but now with the technology that we have, most...
