One Room Challenge – Week 6 – Desk makeover (again)

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We’re in week 6 of the Fall 2017 One Room Challenge and I’m so close I can taste it!! *Note: I was provided with Enviro Tex Lite® epoxy resin for the purposes of showcasing it’s ease-of-use and beautiful finish.  This article also contains affiliate links. As long as I don’t call another audible like I […]

Choosing a kitchen faucet – go hands-free!

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I received the Pfister Raya faucet in exchange for providing a review to my readers. I’ve mentioned before that we built our house back in 2005 and, as with any build, costs were a constant concern so we opted for “builder’s grade” on a few essentials, like faucets, because we knew we could upgrade down […]

Stone fireplace surround

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This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. *Please read the entire post – I’ve updated it 06/18/18 with a problem and solution. Wait till you see what I did yesterday – A DIY fireplace surround in STONE! I met with Aspect Peel & Stick Tiles when I was at the Haven conference in […]

Fall Yardwork Checklist- prep now for gorgeous results in Spring

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Have the leaves started coming down where you live? I’ve heard that certain parts of Canada have seen their first snow already, so I know that it’s just a matter of time before the deluge begins. As it stands, we’ve already started round 1 of our Fall yardwork with the pine needles that have dropped […]

Fallen Log Succulent Planter

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I’m so excited to share today’s post – it is one that has been on my wish list to make for 3 years now. THREE YEARS! It was about 3 years ago that the city cut down some dead trees on the walkway behind my house. Look at that! I walk by this everyday as […]

DIY (Faux) Marble Coffee Table

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I’m so excited to share this post with you!  My DIY marble coffee table turned out even better than I expected and I’ve been itching to show off how easy it is to make your own. You see the before above. Gross?  Yuppers. Dirty, scratched, chipped, MDF – just about everything you don’t want in […]

Dining Room Buffet / Sideboard Makeover with Smart Strip

I have a new “must-have” product for my furniture makeover arsenal – Smart Strip™ Advanced Paint Remover by Dumond® Chemical Inc. I came across Smart Strip™ while getting supplies for my dining room buffet / sideboard makeover and thought I’d give it a shot. Why? Because the paint stripper I have stood by thus far […]