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How to Strip a Deck for Staining and Remove Old Finish
When we bought our house, the deck was in rough shape. Before we could refinish it with a fresh coat of stain, we had to remove the old…
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10 Space-Saving Shed Storage Ideas
We recently added several practical DIY storage solutions to our new shed, completing them all in a single weekend. Below I’ll walk through the shed storage ideas we…
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How to Build Built-In Cabinets That Fit Any Space
There’s nothing better than built-in storage, especially when it’s integrated with the room’s architecture. When we finished our attic into a bonus room, we were excited to use…
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DIY Hanging Daybed: Step-by-Step Plans and Tips
Back in October we wrote about our plans to add a hanging daybed to the covered part of our front porch, and our family couldn’t be more thrilled…
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Toilet Installation: Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners
Installing a toilet was one of the first DIY projects we tackled as new homeowners back in 2006. Nearly two decades and countless installs later, it’s a task…
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How We Restored Stained Grout to Bright White
The grout between the tiles in our foyer had become dark, stained, and just plain unpleasant to look at. After trying nearly a dozen cleaners and methods over…
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Paint Your Porch Floor: Step-by-Step Guide for a Lasting Finish
One thing our new location has taught us is how much of our life happens outdoors. From kid-powered play breaks and weekly s’mores at the fire pit to…
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How to Decorate a Downsized Home for the Holidays
There’s something especially meaningful about decorating a house for your first holiday season there. It feels as exciting as spotting the first spring blooms at a new place…
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Downsizing: What It’s Really Like and How to Prepare
Believe it or not, we’ve been in our new house for over six months. Half a year of living smaller, spending more time outdoors, and testing whether our…
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Top Picks for Everyone
We published this year’s gift guide earlier than usual because we want to spotlight many small makers and Black-owned businesses we adore—and give those shops plenty of time…
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