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 our home back when I chose those colors. But I did! And now I don't. How our tastes change! So, ... continue reading...
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 wood and get started. How to Build Board & Batten Craftsman Shutters Materials Needed: 1x6 ... 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 years ago, craftsman homes were not the “in” thing. They are all the rage now. And this was an easy ... 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 have never liked it and I'm happy to say, it is GONE! Well, it's still there, but you can't see it ... 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 mantel here). We're ready to move onto phase two...the raised fireplace hearth. Remember how dated my ... continue reading...
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