A colourful bookcase for kids

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It’s been awhile since I’ve done any refinishing here on the blog, but we had a neighbourhood “large item garbage day” last week and the temptation to makeover a curb find was just too much to resist! This is the wood bookshelf that someone had set out.  I’m guessing it was being used in the […]

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 […]

Giving my garage workbench a makeover

garage workbench makeover

After 8 years of building, painting, staining, cement, glue, drills and holes, my garage workbench was in dire need of a clean-up.  This quick and easy workbench makeover will have you looking at your workspace (or used workbenches online) in a different light. I love my workbench.  I love my workshop.  Sure, there could be […]

12 of the Internet’s Best Desk Makeovers!

12 of the internet's best desk makeovers

Join me as I delve into the world of desk makeovers – where ordinary desks become extraordinary, and the mundane transforms into the extraordinary. Get ready to unleash your creativity, infuse your personality into your workspace, and witness the power of a well-designed desk in elevating your work experience. I was sorting through my old […]

Black accent wall

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Want a high-impact, low-cost, minimal-work way to upgrade any room in your home? This black accent wall brought drama to my bedroom in less than a day! Hey guys! Life here has been crazy-busy – in a wonderful-but-exhausting way. I am a new Auntie – my brother and SIL had a GORGEOUS baby boy in […]

Refinishing veneer tables

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Refinishing veneered tables isn’t impossible. With a bit of finesse, and some patience, you can bring new life to wood veneer furniture – including re-staining! It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a refinishing project hasn’t it?  Feels like AGES. This refinishing project is a bit different than I usually do because the tables had veneered […]

Painting an unfinished ceiling

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Looking to upgrade your unfinished basement on a budget? See how I painted my exposed basement ceiling – including costs, colours, tips and how-to. Happy Easter everyone! I’ve been quiet on here for a couple of weeks now because of a fairly large project I’ve been working on… I’m FINALLY building/creating a budget laundry room! […]