The last time I used Modern Masters Copper Patina paint, I gave some old clay pots an update. Today, I giving an update to this guy… He looks a little blah, a little too pale, to me. I thought he could use a makeover. I like my men with a little character and color to […]
Easy Fall Decor
For all of you (me included) that aren’t the kind to go crazy each and every holiday with decorating our spaces, but still want a little touch of color and fun, this is the post for you! I’ve rounded up a few easy fall decor ideas that anyone can do, for just a little bit […]
Pins I’ve Tried: How to Paint a Piano
A Painted Piano?! Did I really paint a piano? Really? Yes! I warn you now, if you love natural wood, and can’t stand to see it painted, this is not the post for you… A few months ago, my son’s friend gave us their piano when they decided not to take it with them when they […]
Haven Swag Challenge DIY Art
Easy DIY Art – Haven Swag Challenge Every year, I come back from the Haven Conference with a ton of swag – a.k.a. stuff the vendors give us. Some of it are things like water bottles (which we use still four years later) and others are things like tools (my favorite kind of swag). Some […]
What to Expect When Building a Pool – Part 2
The Adventure Continues – Building a Pool In yesterday’s post about what to expect when building a pool, the last thing I shared was the pool company, Treasure Pools, backfilled around the pool, installing the equipotential bonding and leveling out the ground. That happened on workday 7 of the pool build, so we were zipping along. . […]
What to Expect When Building a Pool – Part 1
The Process of Building a Pool – Last night I watched an episode of Insane Pools, which I had taped on my DVR. In that episode, the home owners spent $165,000 on building a pool (well, refurbishing their existing pool) and installing a koi pond. It turned out great, despite the builders seeming like they were […]
Copper Patina Flower Pots – Modern Masters
Giving New Life to Old Flower Pots – One of the things I’ve been working on is adding texture and pattern to each space around the house. In the past, I liked to keep everything nice and shiny and new looking, but it tended to get a bit boring to look at. I knew I definitely […]
What I’m Buying on Amazon Prime Day
Happy Prime Day 2016 Today is Prime Day! Don’t know what that is? Well, it’s the day when Amazon Prime Members get great prices on all kinds of merchandise. Not a prime member? Sign up here – get a free 30 day membership! With all of the pool construction being done at our house, […]
Moen Garbage Disposal – 1 HP GX100c
Switching out and powering up – Moen Garbage Disposal Moen got in touch with me a few weeks ago and asked if we wanted to try out one of their garbage disposals. Although we replaced our garbage disposal when we redid our kitchen, it was underpowered for what I throw down there. We drink lots […]
How My Kids Earn TV Time and Spending Money
Want to watch TV in our house or buy a computer game? You have to earn it! Summertime – my favorite time of year. No school, long lazy days, a house that is always a mess and nine million requests to watch tv. Wait… that last part is my least favorite thing about summer. My […]
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