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Staining With Gel Stain: How I Refinished a Wood Desk
This $50 vintage desk was the perfect size for my son’s room, but its scratched finish and damaged veneer needed work. Here is how I repaired it, stained it with gel stain and gave it a durable new finish.
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Everything I Used to Build My DIY Outdoor Shower
After hundreds of hours researching outdoor showers, these are the exact products I chose. And why I’d buy almost every one of them again.
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A Better Way to Hang Towels: The Custom Towel Rack I Built
Tired of towel bars that don’t hold enough or dry properly? Here’s how I built a custom towel rack that holds multiple bath sheets, improves airflow, and blends into the space.
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Fixing Broken Chairs – With Upholstery Webbing
If your chair springs are broken, you don’t need to replace them. You can swap them for upholstery chair webbing. It’s faster, safer, and surprisingly strong.
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Restore An Antique Vanity
Surface scratches don’t always mean sanding or stripping. I used Restore a Finish to refresh an antique sink vanity, soften scratches, and bring the wood back to life without refinishing.
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Turn an Old Mirror into a Headboard
Turn an Old Mirror Into a Faux Leather Headboard
I upcycled a 90s dresser mirror into a faux leather headboard using foam, batting, and a staple gun. It’s budget-friendly, easy to clean, and the perfect DIY for a kid’s room or guest room. -
How to Paint French Doors: Color Drenching
Painting French doors was trickier than I expected, but the payoff was worth it. Here’s my step-by-step process, tools I recommend, and mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
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How Much Does It Cost to Replace Carpet with Hardwood?
It doesn’t have to cost thousands. We did it ourselves, tackled all 143 sq. ft. in three days, and now we’re sharing the real costs, materials, and lessons learned.
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Bathroom Vanity Light Update
Swapping glass globes for linen shades totally transformed my vanity lighting—softer, cozier, and zero cleaning hassle. Best quick update ever!
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Frosted Glass Window Film
A Step-by-Step Guide on how I installed frosted glass window film for privacy while maintaining natural light. It was such a quick DIY!
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Shoe Storage Cabinet Upgrade
Looking for storage ideas for small spaces or a solution to a cluttered entryway? This DIY shoe storage upgrade is the perfect mix of style and function—plus, it’s super easy to do! I upgraded a boring cabinet into a custom piece of furniture for under $100. See how I gave a basic shoe organizer a budget-friendly makeover.
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Painting Your Front Door (Without Brush Marks or Sticky Finish)
Painting a door sounds simple—until you end up with brush marks, sticky edges, or paint that chips in a week.
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How to Rewire a Lamp
Rewiring a vintage lamp might sound intimidating, but trust me—it’s way easier than you think!
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China Cabinet Turned Into a Dry Bar
If you are looking for a cool way to repurpose an old furniture piece in your home, see how I change this vintage china cabinet into a bar.
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How We Renovated Our Narrow Walk-In Closet on a Budget
Need an idea for your walk in closet? See our DIY renovation using an IKEA Pax hack, Target bookcases, and budget-friendly finishes.
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Outside Stair Repair and Painting Guide: Fix Peeling, Cracks, Rot
If your stairs are cracked, peeling, or just embarrassing, this tutorial if for you. What to use so it actually lasts, tips that actually work and tools that make it easier.
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Installing Beadboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
I’m walking you through installing beadboard step by step, sharing the tools I used, mistakes to avoid, and how I got a clean, finished look.
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Replace Doorknobs With Cabinet Pulls
Is it time to give your doors a fresh update? In this post, I’m sharing my step-by-step guide on how to replace ugly dated doorknobs and give your home a simple yet impactful makeover.
