The Importance of Limbing Up Trees in Your Yard

A well maintained yard is both attractive and important to the health of your landscape for a variety of reasons. Continue reading “The Importance of Limbing Up Trees in Your Yard” →

Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Building the Entryway (Week 3)

Already half way through the One Room Challenge with still a lot of work left to complete. Continue reading “Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Building the Entryway (Week 3)” →

Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Final Reveal)

It’s been a long 2 years, but we survived life without a fully functioning powder room. I am so happy to have the room finally finished and ready to use! Continue reading “Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Final Reveal)” →

Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Drawing Up Plans (Week 2)

This week of the challenge has been all about research and wine cellar design ideas. How much do we want to spend on this project and what options do we want to include in our cellar? Continue reading “Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Drawing Up Plans (Week 2)” →

Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Kickoff (Week 1)

Hello my friends! Welcome back for another exciting season of the “One Room Challenge™ HERE! Woo Hoo! I am so happy to be a guest participant once again in this amazing event hosted by the lovely Linda from “Calling It Home HERE“. Continue reading “Home “Wine Cellar Design” One Room Challenge – Kickoff (Week 1)” →

Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Part 2 – Relocating the Plumbing and Electrical)

Our powder room remodel project is slowly moving along. As with any project, delays occur and are expected. Continue reading “Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Part 2 – Relocating the Plumbing and Electrical)” →

How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump

If your sump pump is older than 10 years old…the answer is NOW. If you notice your sump pump is not kicking on when the water level rises…the answer is NOW. Continue reading “How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump” →

Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Part 1- the Before)

I’m embarrassed to admit that it has taken me forever to remodel our powder room. I was a bit over zealous in ripping apart the bathroom two years ago, and it has sadly sat in a demolished state ever since. Continue reading “Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Part 1- the Before)” →

Hardscape Design – Laying a Concrete Foundation for the Backyard Patio (Part 3)

Our backyard patio project has been moving along at lighting speed. When you have the right team and proper tools, a successful job is almost guaranteed. Continue reading “Hardscape Design – Laying a Concrete Foundation for the Backyard Patio (Part 3)” →

Hardscape Design – Outdoor Fireplace Demolition (Part 2)

And so the decision was made – to tear down a 12 foot outdoor fireplace structure on our patio. Why? Let’s take a look. Continue reading “Hardscape Design – Outdoor Fireplace Demolition (Part 2)” →

Restoring an Old Crumbling Flagstone Walkway

Flagstone walkways, steps, and patios need occasional maintenance and repair to renew the cracking mortar caused by repeated freezing and thawing. Once the mortar is cracked, moisture can seep in, and if not properly maintained, continued cracking will occur. Continue reading “Restoring an Old Crumbling Flagstone Walkway” →

The Best Natural Stone, Tile, and Grout Cleaner on the Market

These are some my favorite posts to write. When I find a product that really works and does what it promises to do…I get giddy 🙂 Continue reading “The Best Natural Stone, Tile, and Grout Cleaner on the Market” →

The 4 Light Iron Pendant – Get the Look for Less

Sometimes they are referred to as chandeliers, sometimes called pendants. However you want to name these fixtures, there is no denying that these lights have made their way into today’s kitchen at a rapid pace! Continue reading “The 4 Light Iron Pendant – Get the Look for Less” →

The Importance of Gutter Maintenance

Gutters, not something I ever think about, or want to think about until it causes a problem. Situations like clogging and overflowing or gutters being ripped down by ice and snow certainly get my attention. Continue reading “The Importance of Gutter Maintenance” →

Kitchen Remodeling – Where to Splurge Where to Save

The kitchen is the heart of the home and should reflect the way you live your life. A remodel is a big decision and requires a lot of thought, you want a functional kitchen for yourself but also one that will appeal to buyers should you decide to sell in the future. Continue reading “Kitchen Remodeling – Where to Splurge Where to Save” →

Outdoor FirePit or Fireplace – The Burning Question

Undoubtedly, an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit provides families and homeowners a lot of enjoyment. Besides adding heat, light, and a fun experience, a fire feature also adds ambiance to an outdoor space. While outdoor fireplaces and firepits are both appealing, they are different structures that provide different experiences. Let’s examine the differences. Continue reading “Outdoor FirePit or Fireplace – The Burning Question” →

“Basement Bar Remodel” One Room Challenge (Week 6) “Final Reveal”

Wow…it’s finally here. The day has come to reveal the end result of our hard work in remodeling our modern french country basement bar space in 6 weeks, as a guest participant in the One Room Challenge! Continue reading ““Basement Bar Remodel” One Room Challenge (Week 6) “Final Reveal”” →

“Basement Remodel” One Room Challenge (Week 5) Interior Cabinet Color Dilemma & New Hardware

The end of the challenge is quickly approaching, only one week away from the final reveal! It’s been an agonizing week deciding on paint color for the interior cabinets. Continue reading ““Basement Remodel” One Room Challenge (Week 5) Interior Cabinet Color Dilemma & New Hardware” →