Category: DIY
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How to Build a Faux Vintage Door
Faux Old Vintage Door in the Garden Faux Vintage Door on Piano Mantel You know how a while back I decorated my piano like a mantel with foxgloves and pinwheels? And I used an “old vintage door” for the background? That’s a little picture there of it on the right. You can see the chippy…
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How to Tear Out a Stone Indoor Planter Box
I have to be honest, I’m not sure that those indoor planters that so many 50’s-era ranch houses have were ever a good idea. They’re never in a spot with good light. They’re never in a spot that’s great to water in. They’re permanent, so you can’t just dump them out when they get yucky.…
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Whether or Not to Choose Vintage Bath Fixtures
Vintage 1930 Fixtures Isn’t that a gorgeous shade of green? You are looking at the most pristine 1930’s bathroom set I have ever seen, in the perfect shade of vintage green. I found the set at ReStore a couple of weeks, ago, $95 for the tub, toilet and sink, complete. Mint. Yes. Mint. I didn’t…
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How to Find Less Expensive Granite Kitchen Countertops
Since we are selling our house, we’re upgrading the kitchen. I wish we had done this sooner, but at least we’re going to be able to have brand-new granite tile counters for the listing. The tile installers are coming on Thursday and Friday of this week to install the tile backsplash and granite tile…
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How To Paint & Trim Oak Cabinets
One of the most common decorating challenges I hear about in kitchens is the dated oak cabinetry. My friend Kim has done a spectacular job of tackling this challenge in her own house. With her kind permissions, I’ve put together a step-by-step how to on her process. If you like Kim’s work, please also…