I knew my home was a fixer upper when I bought it sight unseen, but I was not prepared to be flung into a major remodeling project before I had even moved in. This project of turning an old hutch into kitchen cabinets is just one of the many from my fixer upper remodel. One day, as I was unloading boxes into the house, the kitchen pipes randomly burst and flooded the main level before I could shut off the …
Keeping your kitchen’s pantry organized saves time, money and hassle. If you realize you need a specific item while cooking, an organized pantry allows you to see and grab the item immediately, instead of rummaging around in a mess (and possibly burning your meal!) An organized pantry saves money by allowing you to clearly see your inventory to prevent unwanted multiple purchases of the same item, and it keeps you from allowing perishable items to spoil. If you would rather …
While some people are more creatively gifted than others when it comes to decorating, everyone gets “decorator’s block” on occasion. What can you do when your house needs some decorating help? Here are 11 tips to get you started sprucing up an uninspired home. As you try each tip, chances are you’ll get in the creative zone and more ideas will come to you! 1. Freshen up furniture with paint. A new color on an old piece of furniture gives …
Decorating on a Budget A wonderful aspect of owning a home is that you have the freedom to make it look however you want. You can change the flooring, replace counters, knock out a wall, put in a claw foot tub- anything your budget and the building department allow. But when budget is a limiting factor or you rent your home, these big changes aren’t possible. That’s when your decorating has to pull double duty, and the décor has to …
How to use stacked trays for farmhouse style decorating
