A WHOLE NEW EXTERIOR MAKEOVER WITH CLASSICO AVORIO LIMEWASH AND FRESHLY UPDATED PAINT COLORS Every house that I drive by now I think, That house would look AMAZING with limewash brick!! What a super easy way to update the exterior of your home! After 5+ years of orange, brown and cream, I was ready for a change. Who wouldn't be with those colors!? Crazy that I LOVED the look of the exterior of ... continue reading...
How to Limewash Brick Exterior-A Complete Makeover
How to Build Board & Batten Craftsman Shutters
Board & Batten Craftsman Shutters--So Simple to Build I'm sharing a really simple project today. One that can add affordable value and curb appeal to your home. Last summer, my mom asked me to make her some craftsman shutters for her front windows. She was ready to get rid of her plastic builder's grade shutters and wanted something more modern. So, off to Home Depot I went to buy some real ... continue reading...
Craftsman Garage Doors-Get the Look Without All the Costs
GARAGE DOORS MAKEOVER About six years ago we did a garage door makeover. And today, I am still loving it! It was a simple, timeless change that has held up so well. And might I also mention, much cheaper than purchasing all new garage doors....especially considering our garage doors were not in need of replacement. I absolutely love everything craftsman. But back when our home was built, 15 ... continue reading...
How to Build a Fireplace Surround Covering Tile
Fireplace makeover-Phase three: An easy to follow, DIY tutorial on how to build a fireplace surround. I saved the best for last. My favorite part of the Fireplace Makeover was covering up that dated, ugly tile. I purposely saved this step as a grand finale to myself! After all, that tile is the primary reason I have wanted (since we moved into this house 12 years ago) to update our fireplace. I ... continue reading...
How to Build a Raised Fireplace Hearth
Fireplace makeover-Phase two: An easy to follow, DIY tutorial on how to build a raised fireplace hearth. A raised fireplace hearth adds a lot to a room: aesthetic appeal, a space where you can add more decor, a bench seat for when you need more seating options or of course, a place to sit and warm your body by the fire. Phase one of my fireplace makeover is finished (check out the faux-beam ... continue reading...
How to Build a Faux Wood Beam Mantel
Fireplace Makeover Phase one: How to build a faux wood beam mantel and make your fireplace the statement piece it should be! Do you have an old dated fireplace in need of some modernization? We bought our home 12 years ago and I have never been a fan of our fireplace, until this year....AFTER I completed the fireplace makeover (which I shared a couple weeks ago here). The first step to this ... continue reading...
How to Shiplap Using Underlayment-The Easy Way
While writing last week's post, I realized I don't have a good tutorial on how to shiplap using underlayment. As I shared last week, this is my favorite go-to when adding shiplap to any of my walls. I have tried other techniques, but this one is by far the easiest and the least expensive.... How to Shiplap Using Underlayment Materials Needed: Underlayment (4'x8' sheet) (Number needed is ... continue reading...