Category Archives: How To/DIY

Wallpaper Part Two

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

It seems like the wallpaper challenge did not end with wallpaper location.  The challenge had really only begun. Someone once told me that if you want to test the strength of your marriage…..hang wallpaper together.  Hubby and I have tackled … Continue reading →

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I love caulk

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

Oh, the joys of caulk.  I don’t know why a day squeezing caulk into crevices brings me such joy. Boy is it going to be hard to write this while limiting puns and dick jokes.  Seriously, a post about caulk…..it … Continue reading →

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Proper care and feeding of butcher block counter tops

Posted on December 5, 2013 by admin

When we designed our kitchen, I researched counter tops heavily.  One of our goals in this house is to make it feel like it may have when it was built.  Common counter tops of the time were usually wood or … Continue reading →

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Cat Box Camouflage

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Problem 1:  Cat likes to poop and, despite scratching at the litter for 5 minutes afterwards, tends to leave the poop uncovered. Problem 2: Dogs think cat poop tastes like delectable nuggets of savory goodness. So……how to close down the cat … Continue reading →

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How To Strip Paint off Antique Hardware – Without chemicals!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

We feel extremely lucky to still have all the original hardware in this house.  Honestly, it was one of the selling features.  The house had a lot of things wrong…like no kitchen and a bathroom with no floor…BUT, it had … Continue reading →

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