Installing Ceramic Tile
Tile is a great option, and it can even be cheaper to purchase and install then linoleum – if you install the tile yourself. Do it right and it will last a really long time and it’s a beautiful option. It’s also not that difficult to install, with a...
Painting Over Wallpaper and Paneling is Possible!
Painting over wallpaper is considered to be a big no-no in most remodeling circles. The general advice is to always remove the wallpaper first. But there are some circumstances where you may want to consider this as an option. In my case, there were 3 rooms in my...
Removing Wallpaper Like a Pro
There were a few walls in our house – the stairway and upstairs hall, the kitchen and the guest bedroom – that were wallpapered and I wanted to get rid of the wallpaper and convert them to paint. I first tackled my guest bedroom, where I completely removed...
Installing New Kitchen Cabinets the Old Fashioned Way, by Ourselves
As part of our overall kitchen remodel, we installed the cabinets ourselves. We did have some significant, experienced (very welcome!) help with our brother-in-law, Bob. Between he and Dom, they managed to get everything done over the course of 2 months of weekends....
Coming Soon – Upstairs Bathroom
HOUSE TOUR Upstairs Bathroom - Coming Soon! A very old-looking room that will be very spa-like when we’re done It’s just OLD looking. Our plan is to pretty much gut this, but keep the same structure – new tub, sink and toilet, new tiles, new floor. And yes,...
Welcome! I’m Gail. I believe every home should tell the story of who you are, and that you don’t need mad skills to make that happen. You CAN turn your house into your favorite place on earth with a little elbow grease and know-how.
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