I love how these light filtering cordless bamboo shades turned out in my sons room. They definitely update his room and function so much better than the old shutters we battled for years. I bought these when we decided to update his bedroom. He had old plantation shutters on his windows. They ...
Floating Shelves for Legos
When I started thinking about helping my son's room transition from little kid to bigger kid, the first thing I knew I needed was floating shelves. He had added to his collection of Star Wars Legos over the years and he his collection had no where to go. Having spent quite a bit of time putting ...
Best of June
Well, June sure was a lot busier than I had expected. Of course, we celebrated Father's Day and did all the gift shopping. I sent my dad a really cool gardening multi-tool for him to use in his garden, a waterproof phone case to use when he goes fishing, and some yummy chap sticks for everyday. I ...
Painted Concrete Floors Update
A little over four years ago, I decided to rip up the carpet in our master bedroom and paint the concrete slab underneath. I couldn't take that dirty disgusting carpet anymore. It had to go! I really wanted to continue the existing hardwood floors from the hallway into the bedroom; but, after a ...
How To Clean An Area Rug With A Water Hose
Are you thinking about tackling spring cleaning? One task that you can easily handle yourself is cleaning your area rug. Say goodbye to expensive professional services because today we'll show you how to clean your area rug at home with a water hose, right in the convenience of your own ...
A Complete Backyard Makeover: From Pool to Flower Beds and More!
Don't you just love those shows where they take something, like a backyard, and make it fabulous in 30 minutes? Well, this backyard makeover took a little longer, like years longer. We have been working on our small backyard makeover for several years, and we are thrilled to finally share the ...
Easy Outdoor String Light Hanging Tips and Kit
Outdoor lights have become a beloved staple for many, just like grilling or football. Whether it's your husband, dad, or friends' husbands, everyone seems to enjoy putting up these illuminating beauties. In this blog post, I'll share the easiest way to hang outdoor lights. Plus, I'll introduce you ...
DIY Hammock Posts
When I think of hanging a hammock, I automatically think I need two trees that are the perfect distance apart. Well, we don't have two trees the perfect distance apart in our backyard, but we love a good hammock. So, we decided to make the hammocks happen without the trees. Whether you decide to ...
Create a Simple and Stylish Fire Pit Area on Your Pool Deck
It seems like everyone has a fire pit area in their yard these days. I see these people with their large yards and they just carve out a space in their massive backyard for a DIY firepit. They just scoop out the grass, stack some rocks, and viola - firepit. Are you dreaming of a fire pit area in ...
Easy Flower Bed Ideas: Low Maintenance Outdoor Garden Inspiration
If you're struggling with maintaining your flower beds and looking for easy and low maintenance landscaping, here are some fantastic outdoor garden and upcycled planter ideas that might help. Firstly, using large landscaping rocks can take up space without needing constant watering. Similarly, ...
Transform Your Outdoor Space With Creative and Inexpensive Large Planter Ideas
Looking to enhance your outdoor space without breaking the bank? In this blog post, we'll explore inexpensive and innovative large outdoor planter ideas that will elevate your garden. And, we'll create a captivating garden focal point. We are going to transform an old barrel planter into a stunning ...
Paint It Black
Interior black paint is trending right now. All you have to do is take a look on Instagram or Pinterest and you will see a ton of black interior design ideas with paint on the interior and exterior of your favorite homes. I am going to show you 5 places you can use black paint in your home. We are ...