I’ve done a lot of DIY projects over the past 8 years, and have learned a lot the hard way—by trial and error, or by watching a project come crashing down (literally and metaphorically!). It’s definitely better to work smarter and not harder, and to get there you need the right tools. I’ve teamed up…
Remodeling
The UpSkill Project Workshop Summary
I’ve had a great time partnering with Lowe’s to promote The UpSkill Project over the past several weeks and have been especially looking forward to The UpSkill Project Workshop, which was held at the Preston Road Lowe’s location in Dallas on a chilly Saturday morning. We had an incredible turnout and I had so much fun…
Galley Kitchen Remodel: Painting Kitchen Cabinets
This is my fifth kitchen renovation (can you believe that?!!?), and I’m starting to feel like I sort of, kind of know what I’m doing now. Our galley kitchen remodel is coming along quite nicely! After (finally) deciding on a floor plan, we decided to paint the kitchen cabinets. Painting kitchen cabinets are something I’m…
How to Build a Chicken Coop: The UpSkill Project with Lowe’s
I recently got to work on a project that was SUPER fun! Lowe’s recently ran a video contest called The UpSkill Project where homeowners who didn’t feel confident in the DIY arena could submit a video of a project they needed help with. The UpSkill Project team selected five Dallas residents who not only got…
How to DIY: The Two Most Important Skills You Need
Over the past six years, Scott and I have done hundreds of DIY projects spread out through five different homes. While I don’t think that’s the course for everyone to take, I do strongly believe that every homeowner should have a basic set of skills in their toolbox, so to speak. This post is a sponsored conversation…
Galley Kitchen Remodel: Small Kitchen Layout on a Budget
Prior to this kitchen, I have remodeled four galley kitchens. Each one has its own unique challenges and this small kitchen layout on a budget was no exception. We toyed around with the floor plan for weeks with a ton of trial and error before we finally came up with a floor plan that helped…
How’d it Hold Up: A Look Back at My Most Popular Projects (Part Two)
Over the past five years, I’ve amassed quite the collection of DIY projects. While it’s fun to see the project in it’s blogged state, it’s important to know how it has held up over time before attempting to recreate it. It’s been awhile since I posted Part One of How’d it Hold Up, but you can…
Ranch Style Living Room Before and After Pictures – Makeover on a Budget!
I’m so excited to share the first of many after photos to come—our living room! I should probably call this an in-progress photo instead of a true ranch style living room before and after pictures since I still have a lot of fun ideas and plans for this room that I’ll share at the end…
Our New House – Before Pictures!
I’m so excited to share our new house’s photos with you all! This house search was probably the most complicated one we’ve had out of all five homes we have purchased. Since we are both now self-employed, financing was a smidge more complicated and being that I am pregnant, I was extra picky (rightfully so!)…
Navigating A Move + Setting Yourself Up For Success
After the remodel and sale of our last home, we started looking for our next place to live. We fell in love with a small house in a cute neighborhood, and 2 days before we were supposed to close, things fell apart (long story short!). After a full-on pregnant lady freak out, we regrouped and…
