DIY Home Projects

Do you have a coffee table that you'd like to update?  Want to learn how to paint a white distressed coffee table in 5 easy steps?  In this post I show you step by step, how to achieve a chalk paint white distress finish,  I share with you supplies needed, resources and useful tips.  By [...]

Are you performing the recommended maintenance tasks needed to keep your home in tip-top shape? Did you know using a home maintenance checklist will save money? There are several tasks that are recommended to keep a home in tip top shape.  Keeping a checklist ensures none of these recommended maintenance tasks go overlooked or forgotten.  [...]

Do you have a red oak staircase? Does it look blah. Want to transform it into something striking? If so, you gotta check this out! Recently I refinished a 1990's oak staircase. It was much easier than anticipated, looks even better than hoped for and...this was with having to work around white carpet too. By [...]

Are you looking to update your kitchen, but don't want to spend a lot of money? Have you been considering painting your kitchen cabinets, but were afraid to take on such a huge and difficult project? Today I'm going to share with you how to paint beautiful kitchen cabinets that have a smooth, durable, nick [...]

Rather recently, I redecorated my home office. Changing it from Old World Traditional to a Modern Traditional with Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware influences. Basically, making the decor fresh, simple, warm and inviting...without spending a fortune or buying a bunch of new furniture.  I needed to how to make my wonderfully large oak bookcase fit [...]

Save your back and buy a Murphy bed kit with gas hinges that will absorb the weight of the mattress and its platform enabling it to open and close with minimal effort.