Today’s Homeowner Radio Show Podcast| June 10, 2023

Learn how to prevent drywall nails from popping out and what should and shouldn’t be put down a garbage disposal. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Hour 1 Listen to hear how to prevent nails from pooping out, raise an outdoor dryer vent’s height, and more! How to Stop Drywall Nails from Popping Out Use a drywall …

Studio Updates: Floor Progress, Bathroom Decisions, Cabinet Paint Colors, and Back Entry Options From Reader Suggestions

Actual progress on the studio has been a bit slow lately. I’ve had a lot of non-house-related things taking up my time since last Friday, but I’m coming up on three whole, uninterrupted work days, and I hope to get quite a bit done. But there are a whole lot of things rumbling around in …

Beach House Kitchen Remodel Update + Tiny Cottage

Hello, friends! Our contractors have been busy bees here on our beach house kitchen remodel and the addition of the Tiny Cottage! Every time I refer to our home as our beach house I think it sounds like we must have a second home, but in fact, this is our only every day home! Even …

Effortlessly Drill Perfectly Deep Holes with This Simple Tool Hack

There is a common problem that every DIYer or woodworker faces: drilling multiple holes to the same depth. While it seems simple, it can quickly become frustrating when you find yourself with uneven holes. Using masking tape on the drill bit is a popular solution to act as a depth guide. People place the tape …

Studio Progress & Countertop Decision

Yesterday, I shared three ideas that I had for creating an extra-long countertop to span my 19.5-foot wall in the studio, and y’all had some super creative ideas for me! My mind has been reeling with all of the different ideas, and in the end, I’ve decided to use hardwood flooring to create the countertop. …

Kitchen Renovation Update: Marble, Soapstone, French Doors and Beadboard!

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here So much remodeling progress has been made since my last update here on the blog! It’s wild to think how far we’ve come from the demo of the space that began early March to the floor, sink and cabinets being installed to all …

What Will Happen To My Blog When I’m Finished With The House?

Last Updated on April 27, 2023 by Kristi Linauer Note (4/27/2023): Hey, all! I’ve been a bit under the weather for the last few days, so I’m going to take there rest of the week to relax and recuperate. Hopefully, I can get back to work soon, and have progress to share with you next …

Tiny Cottage Kitchenette Design Mood Board (My Parents’ Addition)

We’re adding a tiny cottage to the back of our home for my parents! If you missed it, I gave an update with photos of the progress on the addition in this post. Today I wanted to share a design mood board for their kitchenette. They have chosen the cutest things for their space! I’m …

Narrowing Down Options For Front Porch Chairs

Yesterday, I was hard at work on the front porch again, taking full advantage of our gorgeous weather, and I finished up the ceiling. It took me a lot longer than I expected because I ended up caulking between each and every board before painting the second coat. That was tedious work, but I’m a …