5 Ways We’ve Created a Bedroom Sanctuary (where we started and where we are now)

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Today I’ll share five ways we’ve created a bedroom sanctuary, along with some pictures of a peaceful spring evening in our bedroom, a bedding refresh (side note: you’ll want to get in on this sale through tomorrow!) and a few of the ways …

Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Windows: Which Should You Choose?

Aluminum windows are sleek and modern but very poorly insulated from heat and cold. Fiberglass windows can cost slightly more upfront but provide great energy savings and a versatile look. Both types are highly durable, long-lasting, and low-maintenance. Aluminum or metal frames are very strong, light, and almost maintenance-free, according to the U.S. Department of …

Adding Recessed Lights To My Walk-In Closet (Plus, My Workaround For My Phobia)

I made quite a bit of progress yesterday on adding the additional lighting to my walk-in closet, but I didn’t get it finished because I ran into a pretty big problem and had to find a workaround for it. Until now, this room has only had one light in the ceiling, and that was the …

Favorite Housecleaning Tips + Tools (and how we got the white paint out of our new rug!)

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Rug and Room Details & Sources Favorite Housecleaning Tips + Tools Many people ask for tips on how I keep our house and furniture clean with dogs. And most recently the question, how we were able to clean the rug that Finnegan spilled …

DIY Jewelry Organizer – Building My Jewelry Drawer With Glass Countertop

Yesterday, I finished one of the last remaining projects on the perimeter cabinets of my walk-in closet. I built the first part of my DIY jewelry organizer — the jewelry drawer with the glass top. This drawer is specifically for earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, etc. I haven’t yet added the individual compartments to the drawer, …

Walk-In Closet Progress – Adding Trim To The Cabinet Closets

I’m making steady progress on my walk-in closet. I finally had to take a day off on Friday, though. I had been working for two weeks straight without a break on the closet, and my exhaustion hit a point on Friday that I decided I needed to take one day to rest before I injure …

An Entry Refresh in Progress + New Front Door Color

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Source: Small Round Mirror We have a project in process right now, we’re working on a little refresh of the entry! Unfortunately we had to repaint our entry because the painters used the wrong paint formula on the trim in the renovation. It’s …

Random Updates: Closet Progress, A Major Oversight, An Awesome Purchase, And A Potential Purchase

I’ll start with the most exciting thing that happened yesterday. My plywood, trim pieces, and molding were delivered! I’ve never had anything like this delivered from Home Depot or Lowe’s before, so I had no idea what that process would even look like. Lowe’s brings everything on a huge flatbed truck (the size of an …