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How to Install Brick Wall – Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Install Brick Wall – Step-by-Step Instructions

Brick veneer accent walls are a popular design feature that can add warmth and character to any room in your home. Whether you’re looking to create a classic, rustic or a modern look, brick veneer can be a timeless choice. In this blog post, we’ll 

How High to Hang Upper Kitchen Cabinetry

How High to Hang Upper Kitchen Cabinetry

The height at which kitchen cabinets are hung is critical to the overall design and functionality of the space. How high to hang upper kitchen cabinetry can affect the look and feel of the room and also the accessibility.  The standard go-to height for upper 

How to Fix Drywall Holes

How to Fix Drywall Holes

There are several ways to fix drywall holes depending on the size of the damage in your wall. Today, we are going to walk you through the steps to repair and patch holes the size of a coin or larger.  Don’t be alarmed by the 

Built-in Shelves DIY – How We Built Them

Built-in Shelves DIY – How We Built Them

A white, flat wall is what loomed behind the desk in our home office. Boring to look at, a stark zoom background…it needed a change. Since this is a room we use daily, we decided to make this one of our next DIY projects.  Built-in 

3 Tips to Get the Custom Cabinetry Look For Less

3 Tips to Get the Custom Cabinetry Look For Less

Let’s face it, adding any cabinetry can be really expensive let alone custom cabinetry. Whether they are for your kitchen, pantry, home bar, office or family room built-ins, the cost can add up! We have found that when it comes to designing and building cabinets 

Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

When we decided to build mudroom lockers, we knew we wanted them to pop against our white walls and Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore is the perfect color to do that!  We loved the contrast that this dark blue has next to the bright walls. 

Best Brass Door Knobs

Best Brass Door Knobs

We love small projects that make a big difference in a home. Replacing interior door handles and doorknobs easily falls into this category!  When we moved into The Arched Manor, the interior doors had the typical polished brass levers that were popular when it was 

Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Reveal!

Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Reveal!

I am so excited to finally share the reveal of our guest bedroom with you! What a labor of love and also a labor of learning. This project was full of firsts for me from staining a vanity and painting grout, all the way to 

Refresh Your Bathroom Tile with Grout Paint

Refresh Your Bathroom Tile with Grout Paint

A month ago when I decided on updating our guest bedroom I knew the first place I would need to start is the bathroom. I wanted to see what upgrades I could make with spending as little money as possible. My plan to save included 

Classic Planter Idea for an Easy White Planter

Classic Planter Idea for an Easy White Planter

Two beautiful and large stone planters were handed down to us a couple of years ago – score! Last year, we dropped the ball and never came up with a good planter idea, so they sat empty and alone. At the risk of making the