Tour My Office
TOUR MY Office Our long-neglected guest bedroom was transformed into an awesome office. I’ve never had a home office that I loved so much. It’s light and bright, with lots of space and a beautiful view. What a wonderful place to get work done! Topics...
Tour My Guest Bedroom
TOUR MY Guest Bedroom Transformed from a junk room to a spectacular place for guests. Originally, this was our son’s room during his growing-up years. After he moved out, this room became a catch-all. But, in a little over a month we transformed this room into a...
Tour My Dressing Room
TOUR MY Dressing Room The Most Practical, Beautiful Dressing Room I’ve Ever Seen. Somewhere around 1992 we built ‘temporary’ clothing racks in a spare bedroom because, well Victorians just didn’t believe in closet space. The tiny closet in my bedroom holds around 5...
Hardwood Floor Refinishing – from Ugly to Gorgeous
The Truth About Hardwood Floor Refinishing Floor refinishing has taken our rooms from ‘nice, but’ to positively stunning (see the ‘after’ pictures below). We had floors that were in such rough shape that I wasn’t sure they were even ‘fixable.’ They...
Protect Yourself with our 10 Comprehensive DIY Safety Tips
According to Home Safety Council, of the 43 million DIYers taking on projects, 1 in 5 wind up in the hospital every year. That’s almost 9 million people, and most of the accidents are deemed ‘preventable.’ 1 in 5 in the hospital. Let that sink in....
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.
I did! Follow me as I chronicle every step of my journey to a better house, where I share lots of real-life ideas and DIY tips to get you started or keep you motivated. 