How to keep dogs from tearing up grass

keep dogs from tearing up grass

If your dog has trampled a path through your yard, then this easy trick will repair the damage and help keep dogs from tearing up your grass going forward. I have three dogs now – two foster-fails in 2024 – and over the winter they absolutely DESTROYED my lawn. I know it sounds weird to […]

Wall trim molding – $118 for beautiful architectural detail

wall trim molding, DIY wainscoting, wall trim moulding, accent wall, black accent wall, master bedroom accent wall

Adding character to your home can be as simple and inexpensive as adding wall trim molding to create a stunning accent wall.  You’ve seen my DIY wainscoting and accent walls in my dining room and bedroom at our old house.   Well, this house needed some of that architectural character as well – wouldn’t you […]

DIY Walk-in closet

DIY walk-in closet, small walk-in closet, walk-in closet makeover

Creating your own DIY walk-in closet doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.  If you can build a box, you can make any closet you like! So remember when I shared my front hall closet makeover, and I told you that I have been working on several closets in the new house… Today I’m sharing […]

Fall finds for your home

Fall finds for your home

Get your house ready for Autumn with these Fall finds for your home that will get you clean, cozy, decorated and lit. I don’t usually participate in hyping Amazon Prime days.  I don’t know that you (readers/friends) necessarily come to me for shopping suggestions or interior design? But, since Prime Day is coming October 8-9, […]

Solar exterior stair lights

Solar exterior stair lights, deck lights, stair lights, solar landscape lights

With the dark coming earlier, and mornings starting later, adding solar exterior stair lights to your yard becomes so important for safety. (And it’s SO PRETTY!) This is going to sound funny, but I never trained Bentley on how to climb or descend stairs.  Each night I’d go up to bed and he’d happily sleep […]

DIY Railing planter

DIY railing planters, deck railing planters, cedar railing planters

These DIY cedar railing planters are really easy to make and all you need are fence pickets, a couple of balusters and a 2×4! Hey guys! I have been working on revamping almost all of the closets in the new house, but instead of boring you with back-to-back-to-back closet built-ins, I thought I’d split it […]

An entryway closet idea – simple built-in

entryway closet idea, closet built-in, front hall closet

Maximizing minimal spaces doesn’t have to be expensive or labour-intensive.  This entryway closet idea took 1 ½ sheets of plywood and 3 coat rods, for a whopping total of $310 CDN ($228 USD)! *This post contains affiliate links to products I used in this build so that you may easily find what you need if […]