Category: Home Improvement
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How to Replace Your Screen Door
Do you have a screen door that is torn and is letting lots of bugs in or just isn’t operating properly? That’s exactly what happened to the screen door to our back deck. It was something I’d ‘left for later’ once I had finished our back-deck remodel, but the bugs (think ‘stink’ bugs and little fleas or… Read more
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The Laundry / Mud / Pantry Room Refresh
For many homes the mud room is the initial entry point from the garage. Our house is no different. It’s the first room you walk into and it’s multi-purposed, serving as a laundry / mud / pantry room. It was an eyesore for us and desperately needed a refresh! Compared to our kitchen, walk-in closet… Read more
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How To Add Texture And Depth With Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a great way to add texture, depth and character to any room. It also protects your drywall from bumps and scrapes caused by furniture or pets and can act as a moisture barrier. It can create a horizontal division for wall paper, contrasting colors on a wall, and offer ‘picture framing’ design. Lastly, it can… Read more
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How To Add New Crown Molding For An Elevated Finish
When we first walked through our new home, the only room that had crown molding installed was the living room. It wasn’t something we really thought much about. There were other priorities such as remodeling our kitchen, deck, primary bathroom and closet and our home office. However, once I built the new bookcase in our home office,… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: The Reveal (Pt.4)
I first started our home office makeover in April and it’s time for the reveal! Similar to our experience with our new walk-in closet, the new bookcase and filing system are total game changers for us. Starting out When we first moved into our house, we knew we needed a home office. When you enter our house, the first room… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Make Over: Refinished Desks (Pt.3)
As part of our home office remodel, we have two mid-century desks that needed to be refinished. Both are family heirlooms from my father. Refinishing: Starting out One is the desk my father used as a lawyer. It is bulky, with deep drawers and an expansive 53” top. It even has two pull-out shelves if you need to spread… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: Custom Bookcase Build (Pt.2)
I’m in the process of remodeling our home office and the first stage of the makeover is installing new custom designed cabinetry and a bookcase against the rear wall. If you missed seeing the original design plan you can read about it here. Looking at our options The rear wall in our office is just over… Read more
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New DIY Home Office Makeover: Budget-Friendly Storage (Pt.1)
Starting out When you walk into our 2003 house, the first thing you look at, aside from the staircase, is our office to the right. The room is fairly spacious at 26sq ft. and can either work as a bedroom, office space, or bonus room. The room faces West, so it gets lots of afternoon sun,… Read more
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New DIY Primary Closet Makeover On A Budget-Final Reveal
It’s been over a year since I demo’d our primary bathroom and closet and we’re thrilled that we have now completed the renovation and moved into our dream walk-in closet. It’s everything we hoped for and more. During the Summer of 2024 we were staring at a metal rack shelf that also served as the clothing rod. It wasn’t… Read more
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Deck Remodel Revisited – New Wood Lattice Finish
Last year I finished remodeling our deck using Trex and cable wiring, but one detail was missing, adding wood lattice around the bottom frame. While not required, adding lattice to your deck frame can help keep out animals and add storage space for gardening tools and supplies. Your Lattice Options Lattice is available in multiple materials, including pressure… Read more
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Makeover-Bathroom Reveal
It took us several months longer than expected, but we have finished our primary bathroom makeover and we’re so thrilled with how it turned out. It’s just the oasis-like environment we dreamed it could be, more spacious than we expected, and we now have sunshine pouring into our bedroom to greet us in the morning. … Read more
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Makeover-The Demo
As we toured our new 2003 Mid–Hudson Valley home, the cathedral ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms felt open and inviting. However the single closet space in the primary bedroom wasn’t sufficient for the two of us. Starting Out Much of our clothes are still in suitcases and boxes. We need more space to hang clothes, shelving… Read more
