Demolition Day
This past weekend I was able to make some serious progress on our laundry room. Yeehaw! Sometimes in order to make a room pretty, you have to make it uglier first. That was certainly the case with...
View ArticleScraping Your Own Popcorn Ceilings – It’s a Messy Job, but Someone’s Gotta Do...
Many of you guessed correctly that I would be scraping my own popcorn ceilings. It wasn’t hard to do, but it also isn’t for the bad neck or bad back sufferers. Normally I hire out this job — but...
View ArticleInstalling the Flow Wall System
When last I left you, I was covered in dust and debris from scraping the popcorn ceiling in our laundry room. After a shower and some sleep, I was ready to start another productive day. First I hired...
View ArticleLaundry Room Reveal using Flow Wall
TGIF! Our spring break is officially here. Sadly I’m not going to Cancun to party it up like a bunch of MTV teenagers (As if!). But, I am hanging with two guys! My two little guys that is. I’m looking...
View ArticleTop 10 Cleaners that You Can Make Yourself
Anyone else detest cleaning their homes? {Major hand raised over here!} I don’t like to clean, but what I really dislike is paying those exorbitant prices to purchase store bought cleaners. Did you...
View ArticleStencil Myself a New Door Mat
I picked up this plain vanilla door mat a while ago at a thrift store. I knew I wanted to transform it into something stencil-tacular. But, I couldn’t decided on the right pattern. While at SNAP I was...
View ArticleInstalling Cork Underlayment for a Radiant Floor
After you read the title, I guess the cat’s out of the bag. It’s true, I installed radiant floor heating in our mudroom/laundry room and I couldn’t be more thrilled. One of the positives of having a...
View ArticleHow to Install Radiant Floor Heat using WarmlyYours
Are you ready to get toasty today? Today is the day that I’ll be showing you how to install the WarmlyYours TempZone radiant floor heat. Can I tell you a little secret? I was terrified! I was so...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your HE Front Load Washer Clean and Smelling Fresh
HE (High Efficiency) washers possess the technology to use a lot less water than the old top load washers. Plus, they cut down on dryer times with an amazing spin cycle that leaves clothes damp not...
View ArticleInstalling Semi-Rigid Dryer Hose to Prevent Fire Hazard
Last year when I showed you how to clean out your dryer hose to prevent dryer fires, I didn’t realize that I still had a fire hazard living in our laundry room. Since then, I stumbled across a video...
View Article25 Dreamy Blue Paint Color Choices
It’s no secret that one of the quickest and least expensive ways to transform a room is with paint. Choosing the right color, however, can be tricky. It’s always recommended to paint some sample...
View ArticleLaundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner
Today I have a bit of an unconventional gift idea. But, frankly it is a gift that is sure to bring some fun and enjoyment to anyone who is tasked with the domestic chore of doing laundry. I think this...
View ArticleCanvas Art with Loads of Fun Laundry Quote
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get your fill of food and family time today. I need to give a big congrats to the Silhouette Portrait Giveaway winner, Kelly Crumpler Kelly! Woo Hoo, you’ll be making...
View ArticleHow to Trim & Install Closet Doors {Dremel Ultra-Saw Review}
I have a friend named Holly. She and I live in the same neighborhood and we help each other out with DIY projects. Last week she asked me to help her come up with a solution to hide her dirty laundry....
View ArticleDay 6 – Keep Your HE Washer Funk Free
Welcome to Day 6 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. So you finally upgraded to an HE washer. You have to be careful because if you don’t take care of it you’ll have a stinky funky mess. Funky music =...
View ArticleDay 7 – Clean Out Your Dryer Vent Duct
Welcome to Day 7 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. We’re sticking with the laundry room theme for a few days. Today I have a tip to help protect your home from a fire. Cleaning out your dryer vent...
View ArticleDay 8 – Replace Foil or Plastic Flexible Dryer Duct Hoses
Welcome to Day 8 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Today I have a VERY IMPORTANT tip to prevent a fire from starting in your laundry room. I’m going to show you how to replace your flexible foil or...
View ArticleDay 9 – Replace Water Lines with Braided Metal Hoses
Welcome to Day 9 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Would you believe that a burst water line can cause tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home? It’s true! If one of your water...
View ArticleDay 21 – DIY Laundry Detergent
Today’s tip is one that is gentle on your washer (HE and regular), but most importantly it will save you money! If you’ve ever looked at the cost of laundry detergent, you may have choked at the cost....
View ArticleTile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar
You may remember years ago when I installed Smart Tile adhesive tiles in our laundry room. Well, truth be told, they weren’t looking so smart after 3 years and a water leak. I had a few leftover...
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