These days, construction companies find themselves in a tough position. The price of materials has been on the rise, and the low unemployment rate has also driven the cost of labor to new highs. The combination of these two problems has led construction companies to raise their prices, but there’s only so much of the cost that can be passed on to consumers. Construction companies must find new ways to…
I have been searching for a new settee to replace the one you see in the picture below. This one was purchased at Tuesday Morning about 5 years ago, and has served us well. So well in fact that it is very beat up. Our cats seem to think it is a scratching post and my son likes to sit there everyday when we have dinner. It has seen it’s…
I am a part of an Instagram challenge called Spruced Up Spaces. We are a group of home decor bloggers and Instagrammers. The challenge this month is to Spruce Up an a piece of furniture in our home. This is right up my alley! I refinish furniture ALL THE TIME. This month I decided to do a tutorial on how to do a driftwood finish on wood furniture. The winner…
When it comes to home makeovers, there are endless possibilities. You can try a new color scheme, add some new furniture, or even change up your flooring. If you’re looking for some inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of 5 trendy home makeovers that you can try today! 1) Bohemian Chic One of the hottest trends right now is bohemian chic. This style is all about mixing and matching different textures,…
I have been wanting to make a new wreath for my bare front screen door for a while. I was at Dollar Tree the other day and gathered some materials to make an Easy DIY Wreath (Using Mostly Dollar Store Supplies). A few things came from Hobby Lobby as well. *This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link…
Welcome to the April DIY Challenge, hosted by Terrie at Decorate and More with Tip. This month we were challenged to create any DIY we wanted. It was our choice. The possibilities were endless. The wheels in my head immediately started turning. hmmmmmmm……What to do? What to do? (You can see my past DIY Challenges here.) Please check out all the other bloggers projects at the bottom on this post.…
If you’ve been around here a while, then you might remember this DIY Pallet Flag Fence my husband built about 5 years ago. It came out awesome and we enjoyed it for many years. However, after a while the pallets started to rot out from the extreme heat and many rainy seasons here in Florida. It was time for something new. Once again, my husband was the mastermind behind this…
Moving into your new home can be exciting and exhausting. On the one hand, you’re finally in your own place and can do whatever you want with it. On the other hand, you have to figure out how to furnish it without spending much money. If you’re on a tight budget, don’t worry – these 13 tips will help you furnish your home affordably: Tip #1: Shop at Thrift Stores…
