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DIY: Hypertufa Fountain
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Millennial that lives for a moody colored home. Breathing life into our foreclosed 90’s center hall colonial.
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Phase 0.5 of the exterior renovation is complete.

Phase 0.5 of the exterior renovation is complete. I say phase 0.5 because it’s kinda part one but it’s not fully done yet but it’s getting there.

I have tons of epic plans for our exterior but I also have a budget I have to keep in mind. Sure, I would love to 🔥🔥this janky AF deck to the ground, but our wallets are already on fire so a temporary fix is what we did for now. My friend Liz @cruzingonconner calls them bandaid fixes. They’re improvements to your home that aren’t meant to be permanent but improve the spaces enough to make them livable and enjoyable.

Not everyone can afford to do a massive, luxury renovation like you see so often here on Instagram and THAT’S OK! Just do what you can with the resources you have to make your home a place that suits you and brings you joy. You deserve to love your home, no matter your budget.

Ok, I’m gonna hop off my sappy soap box now and get back to making our dumpster fire of a house a little less shitty.

If you need a source for anything I share, don’t hesitate to ask! You can shop any of the tools and materials I used for this refresh by commenting “DECK MATERIALS” or just shoot me a DM and I’ll send a link your way.

Love ya!

#deckdesign #fixerupper #affiliatelink #diy #homerenovation #loweshomeimprovement #lowespartner #lowesfinds #budgetdeckrennovation

Tell me the tops of these pumpkins don’t look li

Tell me the tops of these pumpkins don’t look like puckered buttholes?!

But for real. I love the look of concrete decor but don’t love the price tag. Let me show you how to make these on a budget.

You’ll need:

Portland cement
Cheap nylon stocking/pantyhose
String

1. Mix cement with water until it’s a toothpaste-ish consistency.

2. Pour or scoop into pantyhose. Tie the tops tight.

3. Wrap string firmly around to make the pumpkin grooves.

Let cure for 24-48 hours and BOOM you have concrete pumpkins.

#falldecor #sweaterweather #fallporch #diyhomedecor

September First, Happy Back to Hogwarts witch & wi

September First, Happy Back to Hogwarts witch & wizard friends ⚯͛

#backtohogwarts #halloweenporch #harrypotterporch #wizards #harrypotterhome #halloweeneveryday

DIY: Hypertufa fountain I love those gorgeous li

DIY: Hypertufa fountain

I love those gorgeous limestone fountains you see in European gardens but ya girl does not have unlimited dollars to buy one. So I faked one!

Comment “HOW TO” and I’ll send you a link to the blog post that gives you all the details!

Also… wear gloves, please?

#limestonefountain #hypertufafountain #hypertufa #diygarden #gardeninspiration

Ya’ll, I can’t take myself too seriously aroun

Ya’ll, I can’t take myself too seriously around here 🤣If this doesn’t work… at least it was free!

I have an addiction to free and clearance plants. Once you get that high it’s hard to quit. But seriously tho, don’t sleep on Facebook Marketplace or the clearance section of your garden centers. I’ve snagged some epic shit there.

#gardendesign #homerenovation #budgetgardening #fbmp #facebookmarketplace

I super effed up. I raw dogged poison ivy TWICE th

I super effed up. I raw dogged poison ivy TWICE this year.

Don’t be like me. Just save yourself the scratch fest and mix dawn, high percent vinegar, and some salt and spray that shit down.

We bought an abandoned foreclosure four years ago and have been battling this shit since. Hopefully this is the nail in the coffin and it never comes back 🤣

#diy #fixerupper #diyweedkiller #fuckroundup #lowesproject #loweshomeimprovement

| DIY Faux Oil Painting | Let me show you a cheap

| DIY Faux Oil Painting | Let me show you a cheap and easy way to fake the look of an oil painting!

SUPPLIES:

•Favorite ethically sourced print. I got mine from @etsy by
•Matte @modpodgecrafts
• frame and cardboard backing of choice

Step 1 - layer on a thick coat of Mod Podge. Be sure to make random brush strokes in the direction of objects in your print. Have fun with it!

Step 2- Let it fully dry and repeat step one.

Step 3 - Layer Mod Podge on your backing and apply print.

Step 4 - Apply print and layer Mod Podge on top, sealing the edges. Allow to dry and put back into the frame.

Isn’t that easy?!

If you give it a try tag me and let me know how it worked for you!

#diyart #artonabudget #oilpainting

| Powder Room Reno| REVEAL DAY! We made it friend

| Powder Room Reno| REVEAL DAY! We made it friends! What was supposed to be a quick two day refresh turned into a several month battle but we did it! IT’S DONE!

Ok ok… it’s missing a few minor details like the bougie sink plumbing I ordered in a whim but I hope you love it as much as I do!

| Powder Room- Part 4 | Pedestal Sink Install! I h

| Powder Room- Part 4 | Pedestal Sink Install! I honestly thought the pedestal sink was going to be so hard to install. Honestly, I avoided it for a few weeks because I was too nervous to do it 🤣

In all seriousness, it was intimidating but not that hard to do. I followed a video on @loweshomeimprovement ‘s website and it made it a breeze. I’ll link the video in the comments and my stories today that I will save to a highlight so you can reference it later.

Be sure to follow so you can learn your way through the hard stuff with me!

Here’s the link to the video. Just screenshot the caption and copy/paste. It wouldn’t let me put the link as a comment 😑

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=b9x_lUluNKafcbVd&v=hp5xMamrtwQ&feature=youtu.be

#bathroomdesign #diytutorial #lowesproject #powderroom #powderroomdesign #pedestalsink

If you want to save yourself from having to replac

If you want to save yourself from having to replace your roof, CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS.

| Powder Room- Part 3 | Faux crown moulding. I’v $| Powder Room- Part 3 | Faux crown moulding. I’ve never had interest in learning how to install crown moulding plus is $30+ per piece. Here is a cheap and easy way to fake it! All you need is baseboards or door casing and some cove moulding. Bevel the ends at 45° like you would for baseboards. Slap it on the top of your walls near the ceiling and VOILA… faux crown moulding for a fraction of the price. The total cost for the “crown” in the powder room was $42 compared to the $90+ it would have cost to use true crown. Would you try this?! #diytips #diytutorial #powderroomdesign #crownmoulding #diycrownmolding #loloirugs$

Part who knows what of completing our summer home

Part who knows what of completing our summer home maintenance checklist! Time to take care of the pool filters! Our pool was a swamp hole when we bought our house. After extensive renovations we now have an amazing pool but I’m learning how to care for it properly. I don’t think this filter has been properly cleaned song we finished the pool 😱

Did you know you should do this at the beginning and end of every pool season?!?!

#homemaintenance #homeownershiptips #homemaintenancetips #homeownership #diy #poolmaintenance #swimmingpool

How perfect is this wallpaper?! If you would like

How perfect is this wallpaper?!

If you would like a link to shop, you can comment “link” and my robot friend will send you an affiliate link to your “DMs”. I ordered the gray/blue version. 🫶

This wallpaper is pre-pasted. This means that the paste is already on the paper and just needs a little activation.

Some soak the paper, some spray with water. The instructions on the paper will help determine which is best. Once the paste is wet you “book” the paper by folding it on itself and allowing the paste to activate. It’s super simple!

My favorite thing about wallpaper with paste is how easily you can adjust and slide it around to line up the seams!

My goal with sharing my projects is to show you that they don’t have to be scary or intimidating and that really, you CAN do it too!

Would you give installing wallpaper a shot?

#moderntraditionalhome #powderroomdesign #powderroomwallpaper #lowespartner #lowesproject

| Powder Room Renovation- part II | I definitely g

| Powder Room Renovation- part II | I definitely got in over my head thinking that I could renovate this space in only two days. Nothing in this house has ever been straight forward so I should have expected a major issue to arise. But alas, here we are.

The original plan was just to change the vanity to a pedestal sink, paint and wallpaper and BOOM, done. But life handed me both a sink leak and a toilet leak that left me having to rip up the floors and do some plumbing repair (check out part 1 for the deets).

But that’s ok! Home takes time, right?

Now we’re moving to the fun part! I got the marble tile floors installed and now I’m moving on to this GORGEOUS wallpaper I found at Lowe’s. It’s moody and traditional and paired with the burgundy ceiling it’s pure perfection.

Make sure you stay tuned because the final reveal is going to be awesome!

#darkandmoody #moodybathroom #moodyvibes #dramaticbathroom #wallpaperedbathroom #chestercountypa #chestercountyhomes #mainlinehomes #powderroomdesign #powderroomwallpaper #lowespartner #lowesproject #loweshomeimprovement

It’s part five of completing my summer home main

It’s part five of completing my summer home maintenance checklist! Today was the day we finally got new gutters! Our old gutters were so neglected that it cause several issues with our home, from rotting fascia, leaking windows and doors, to a whole lot of mold.

To prevent these issues you should clean your gutters often. Especially if you have a lot of trees near your home. The debris causes build up and can clog or damage your gutters leaving your home susceptible to water damage and mold.

If you’re afraid of heights like me and have a hard time getting those high ones, I highly suggest adding leaf guards and hiring the cleaning out. Trust me, you want to make sure your gutters work!

#homemaintenance #homeownertips #homeownership101 #diy #homeownerhacks #diy #homemaintenancetips

You’re right! I am lucky. But that luck didn’t

You’re right! I am lucky. But that luck didn’t come easy.

#homerenovation #fixerupper #apartmentloving #betterhomesandgardens #betterhomesandgardensmagazine #diyherself #homeownership #renovations

Let’s buy a fixer upper, she said. It will be fu

Let’s buy a fixer upper, she said. It will be fun, she said.

That she is me and if I could go back in time I’d slap her. JUST SAYIN’

But I would be lying if I said I honestly wouldn’t still do it again 🤣🤣 What can I say, I like pain… I guess.

#fixerupper #firstimehomebuyer #doityourself #doitherself #ivandohardthings

I don’t like to think of how over budget we are

I don’t like to think of how over budget we are 🤣

What was supposed to be a cosmetic upgrade only journey, turned into the ride of our lives🤦🏻‍♀️

#fixerupper #homerenovation #moldremediation #homeremodel #diyhomerenovation

Buy a fixer upper, they said. It will be fun, they

Buy a fixer upper, they said. It will be fun, they said.

I want to find “they” and give ‘em a good shake 🤣

#fixerupper #homerenovation #homerenovationlife #firsttimehomebuyer #agirlandhertools #moldremediation

When you’re the cool mom you dig from the archiv

When you’re the cool mom you dig from the archives of your crazy college days and remember you can make a slip n slide from plastic sheets.

Any one else remember playing slip n slide flip cup?! 🤣🤣🤣

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