DIY
Beginner DIY: How To Change A Light Fixture + 15 Favorite Flush Mounts
This tutorial is part of a paid partnership with Walmart. Disclaimer: Changing out a light in a bedroom is a quick and (often) simple project that can make all the difference. That said, working with electrical is never something to take lightly. There are many possible issues you could run into while swapping out a […]
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August 30, 2019
Decor
A Video Walkthrough of our Completed Phase 1 Kitchen Renovation (And why there's going to be a phase 2!!)
Decor
A Video Walkthrough of our Completed Phase 1 Kitchen Renovation (And why there's going to be a phase 2!!)
2 weeks ago we shared our phase 1 kitchen renovation before and after photos and besides it being one of the most fun projects we've ever shared, we also got a loot of questions about why we would you even DO a phase 2? What a nice compliment to our phase 1. The goal of phase 1 […]
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August 28, 2019
DIY
How to Build a Simple, Built-in, Sturdy Shelf For Your Kitchen (or anywhere, really)
We encourage all DIYers to know their own limits when they take on projects. This tutorial uses power tools that could cause serious harm if operated incorrectly, so please be safe, be smart, and hire a professional if needed. After posting our kitchen phase 1 update, we've had so many requests to share how we […]
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August 21, 2019
DIY
Our Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover (on the cheap!)
2 weeks ago, we started a phase 1 kitchen renovation. Our goal was simple--to spend only $1000 to bring our kitchen to a place that we could live with for a year or so until we had more time to live in the space and figure out how we want it to function. Our big […]
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August 16, 2019
DIY
Should I Just Paint My Window Trim Really Quickly?
Famous last words. We were going to share after photos of the kitchen today, but the china cabinet we ordered arrived afternoon yesterday and we lost our ideal lighting before I could finish the other task I decided to start--painting the windows. The task of painting the window sashes black wasn’t even on the original […]
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August 15, 2019
DIY
HOW TO PAINT YOUR CABINETS IN A WEEKEND (WITHOUT SANDING THEM)
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Our week-long phase 1 kitchen refresh is all but done now. The most dramatic change besides rearranging the cabinets (did you even know you could do that?) was painting the cabinets this past weekend. Everyone knows how transformative paint can be, but one of my favorite aspects is one […]
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August 13, 2019
DIY
Black Stain: yes, please!
This post is sponsored by Minwax. Note: For those that are following our renovation closely, know that this was written and scheduled before we started demo...and even painted. Wow! Maybe you remember and are hearing this for the 25th time or maybe you aren't aware, but we sold 99.9% of our furnishings with our last […]
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August 8, 2019
DIY
The MAJOR changes underway in the REST of our Home + Progress and Renderings!
If you're following along on Instagram, then you're up to speed on our progress in the kitchen. If not, be sure to check out our stories and follow along - the short version is we have 1 week to turn our kitchen into a) something we can live with for a year or two (three? […]
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August 7, 2019
DIY
Rearranging the Kitchen Cabinets and Deciding on a Paint Color!
Last week we introduced our phase 1 kitchen renovation and we wasted no time diving in. Our first item of business was removing cabinetry and trim that we really didn't need to open up the kitchen a little bit and also rearranging a few cabinets that we did want to keep but just wanted in […]
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August 5, 2019
Decor
Adding the Perfect Window Shades in the Fullmer Kitchen
This post is sponsored by Blinds.com When we finished the Fullmer kitchen a few weeks ago, there was actually one element that we were still waiting on and a few of you guessed it--window treatments! After the new windows went it, it was hard to think about covering them. But the truth is, good window […]
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August 1, 2019
DIY
A Look at Our Patio This Year
This post is sponsored by The Outdoor Greatroom Company It's summer and we have been spending so much time as a family outside and even entertaining our family and friends. So, although a little ironic, we somehow have more lounge-y seating outside than inside right now. We are enjoying these warm months to the fullest […]
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July 18, 2019
DIY
The Budget Breakdown of the Fullmer Kitchen
Earlier this week, we excitedly shared the before and afters of the Fullmer kitchen! We've done several kitchens over the years at a variety of price points and we're excited to the Fullmer kitchen to our portfolio! I wasn't originally going to share a budget breakdown of this one because it wasn't my budget to […]
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July 10, 2019
DIY
The Fullmer Kitchen Reveal, Sources & all the Before and Afters!
The Fullmer's kitchen is d-o-n-e and I can't wait to share all of the photos today! We've been sharing progress as we go, so in case you missed it, here are the past posts about... All the before photos and mood board Demoing the kitchen and the new layout Finding asbestos and course correcting The […]
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July 8, 2019
DIY
DIY Easy Wood-Stained Custom Floating Shelves
This post is sponsored by Minwax®. The Fullmers really wanted some open shelving in their kitchen mixed with closed upper cabinets. This is a great solution for most people who don't necessarily want to worry about every dish looking beautiful all the time, but still want to add some decor and character to their kitchen. We DIYed […]
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June 20, 2019
DIY
A Candid Video Where We Talk With a Contractor about our Plans
The first task before starting any of our larger projects was finding a contractor. We talked to several, but timing and expertise were the biggest factor in who we ultimately wanted to work with. Last week, we had one (Austin Crystal, who many of you recommended!) into our home one morning (I wasn't feeling the […]
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June 19, 2019
DIY
Everything and the Kitchen Sink (And Faucet!) at the Fullmer Kitchen
This post is sponsored by Elkay Did you know a sink is one of the first things you have to have solidly picked out when starting a kitchen renovation? Plumbing wants to know where the sink is going to be. For cabinetry, you need to know how wide and what type of sink you're going […]
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June 6, 2019
DIY
Building a Custom, Tiled Cover for a Recirculating Range Hood
As we come to a close on the Fullmer's kitchen (aiming to finish tomorrow, with the exception of some stying and pantry organization etc.), we're so excited to pull together all of the little parts of this project to share. One of those parts we wanted to share today - building out their custom, tiled […]
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May 30, 2019
DIY
We Sold Our House! + A Master (Printable!!) List of To-Dos before Listing Your House
This post is part of a paid partnership with Lowe's. We will be moving into a new home next week!! That's crazy and emotional and exciting to write. When my parents decided to downsize and move from next door, we started casually looking at Zillow at night. It took some time, but we found the […]
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May 29, 2019
DIY
Our Color Story Filter Pack, INTERIOR is live!!!
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Today is such a big day! We're so excited to share that we collaborated with A Color Story (the amazing photo editing app by Emma & Elsie from A Beautiful Mess) to bring you a a filter pack perfect for interiors. In fact--we called it INTERIOR. A Color Story is free to […]
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May 23, 2019
DIY
Everything You Need To Know about Using Semihandmade Fronts with Ikea Cabinets (And our Cove Line in the Fullmer Kitchen!)
DIY
Everything You Need To Know about Using Semihandmade Fronts with Ikea Cabinets (And our Cove Line in the Fullmer Kitchen!)
Earlier this year, we launched our own line of cabinet doors with Semihandmade that consists of three wood tones: A walnut tone called Saddle, A grayish brown tone called Dusk (we used that one at the cabin!) and a light oak looking option called Cove--that's the one we're using in the Fullmer kitchen and I'm […]
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May 22, 2019
