I was bargain shopping for my home at habitat for humanity when I found this huge rack of fun light fixtures! Our new Florida home has the same boring light fixtures throughout and I knew I wanted to start replacing them. I snagged two beautiful fixtures from the store and decided to try my role as an electrician. This post…
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TV Stand
I have been looking all over for a TV stand that could fit a 65″ TV, without being incredibly huge and chunky. The ones that we did like were way out of our budget. Devin designed this TV stand and we went to work! TOOLS Miter Saw or Circle Saw Tape Measure Speed Square Kreg Jig w/ drill bit 1 1/4″…
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Coffee Table
When Devin and I moved into our new home, we had about 5 pieces of furniture to our name. We are on a budget and don’t want to buy all brand new furniture. I thought that the coffee table would be a manageable project for us to take on! While watching the Fixer Upper one day (my favorite show) I…
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Picture Frame Molding
Picture frame molding is an easy way to add an elegant and upscale touch to your home! We decided to add this square molding to our fireplace wall to give it a bit of dimension and a pop of color. If you’re interested in how to install the wood mantle shown below, follow the link HERE! TOOLS/MATERIALS Painters Tape Paint…
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Freshen up Your Home for Spring
Spring has sprung and now it’s time to get your home ready for the nicer weather! If you live up north like I have for most of my life you know that spring is a special time of year when we can finally leave our homes from hibernation and enjoy some fresh, sunny air. When spring time comes, my to…
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Farmhouse Bench
Build this farmhouse bench in 6 easy steps! Check out the instructions on how to make the matching farmhouse table, HERE! This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase from one of the links, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! TOOLS Miter Saw or Circle Saw Tape Measure…
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Butcher Block Vanity
If you have a narrow bathroom like ours, this is an easy butcher block vanity that you can DIY. This clean and simple look allows you to dress it up with fun decor and bathroom essentials! For more pictures of this bathroom, check out a tour of the Dogtrot here! TOOLS / MATERIALS Walnut Butcher Block 1″ X 4″ X…
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Fireplace Facelift
This fireplace is a focal point between the living room and dining room at my parents house. For a while we’ve been trying to think of how we can add a little color without overdoing it. Their kitchen island is painted this same beautiful blue color, and we wanted to incorporate it on the fireplace wall as well! Check out…
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Stencil Accent Wall
My parents new house is very black and white with little color. My mom ordered a beautiful stencil and asked me to help her add some character to her master bedroom! This stencil wall project is fun, easy, inexpensive and customizable! We used a dandelion stencil, but there are so many stencils and paint colors out there to fit any…
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Bathroom Vanity
After finishing my tiny house I needed a few final pieces of furniture to finish it off. I needed a vanity and I didn’t want to buy a generic one that you see everywhere. For being in a tiny house, this is a pretty good sized vanity with a large vessel sink! I hope you enjoy these easy plans! To…
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Farmhouse Table
My obsession with the farmhouse style is REAL and I love building rustic elements to embrace this design trend. My best friend needed a dining room table and we thought that this would be the perfect table to fit her home. After a little research, and some trial and error, we created this beautiful table and bench where her and…
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Mason Jar Light Fixture
In our family farmhouse you will find a cozy dinning room complete with a farmhouse table, a church pew bench, fun farmhouse decor and an authentic mason jar light fixture to tie it all together. This is one of the first DIY projects that I made for the farmhouse and it’s one of my absolute favorites. With just a few…
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How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
When I bought my first rental property, there was ugly and smelly carpet throughout the whole house. In order to get this home in prime renting condition, I decided to tear out the carpets and refinish the hardwood floors. If you’re looking for a cheap way to restore your hardwood floors, keep reading!! If you’re looking for an easy and…
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Refinish Kitchen Cabinets
Totally transform your kitchen cabinets with only a few tools and a fresh coat of paint! If you’re on a budget and the idea of completely replacing your kitchen cabinets sounds like a headache, I hear you. Updating your kitchen cabinets with some fresh paint is an inexpensive way to change the way your kitchen looks and feels! For this…
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I Built a Tiny House!!
I went to the University of Wisconsin – Stout where I studied for a degree in project management. As part of the requirements to graduate I had to manage two large projects. I decided that my first project would be to build a tiny house! I first learned about tiny houses during a sustainable design class that I had taken…
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What is a Dogtrot House?
This style of house was popular in Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The main style point was a large breezeway through the center of the house to cool the residents in the hot southern climate. Although this style is popular in the warmer states, we decided to start the Dogtrot trend in Wisconsin! Instead of…
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How I Bought my First Investment Property at 23!
At 22 I was fresh out of college with a bachelor’s degree, no real job, and a burning desire to invest in real estate. I came across an online real estate investing community called Bigger Pockets and was immediately captivated. I listened to their podcasts every day, and learned about how ordinary people gained financial freedom through real estate investing…
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20 Ways to get the Farmhouse Look
A few years ago, my family bought an old 1920’s farmhouse that was built on 96 acres. It was in rough shape and the layout was impractical. Our goal was to reconfigure the house to make it more functional, while keeping the old farmhouse charm. We’ve salvaged old materials, found new treasures in the barn, and incorporated it all into…
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