I have never been impressed with my builders grade mantel, it feels a little lack luster to me. Then last Christmas, I pulled off a command strip that I left on too long and it took mantel paint off with it. That was it! I set a goal that I would upgrade my blah fireplace before the next holiday season. Besides updating the mantel, I really want to hang my TV above the … [Read more...]
Dap’s Ultra-Cozy Winterization Giveaway
It's that time of year, the weather is turning COLD... or maybe it has already turned cold in your neck of the woods. We had a few weeks of sub-freezing temperatures in October, but then we've been lucky enough to be back up in the 50's for a few weeks. We'll take the nice fall weather for as long as we can get it. Soon we'll have snow. Winter brings unpredictable weather and … [Read more...]
Basement Playhouse Build – Framing
The Basement Playhouse Build includes tool reviews that are sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I have always loved those darling basement playhouses and under the stair play … [Read more...]
Front Door Refresh and Smart Lock Install
Front door refresh and smart lock install is sponsored by Delaney Hardware. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. 'Tis the season for Holiday parties and family gatherings. It's nice to have a welcoming front … [Read more...]
Fix the Sagging Deck
Fix the Sagging Deck and Tool Review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Check out this view of the deck floor while coming up the stairs. It sort of reminds me of Galloping … [Read more...]
In the Dark? Grab the Light Cannon
This Light Cannon review post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. We have a few flashlights around here. Some for camping...some slim and compact to fit in your pocket...some … [Read more...]
Water Problem – Garage Floor Grinding
This Garage Floor Grinding post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Slowly I have been chipping away at taking my garage from a total disaster to a 'hopefully' useful garage … [Read more...]
DIY Shiplap Wall Panel
My sister-in-law has been dreaming of adding more detail to her house. She loves the look of shiplap and wants to add that to her mudroom wall. Problem #1 - she is married to my brother, a dust tracking, sometimes muddy, often smelly, hardworking farmer. Her main concern about the shiplap is dust or mud getting into those little cracks in between the planks, and how in the … [Read more...]