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How to Paint a Dresser Black: Smooth and Durable
I’m always amazed at what a little quart of paint and some elbow grease will do to a …
Easy DIY Blackout Windows on Budget
There are occasional times that a person might need to completely blackout a window to …
How to Add Pull Out Drawers in Existing Kitchen Cabinets
Our current pantry is made up of very deep shelves that are within our kitchen cabinets. …
The Best Non-Toxic Rust Remover: Evapo-Rust
During a recent cleaning project in my home, it was important for me to find an effective, …
Easy Way to Clean Hard Water Stains Off Glass
Hard water stains on glass can be a very frustrating problem to have to deal with. …
The Best Way to Remove Rust from Concrete
During our recent new home build, some nails were left on our freshly poured concrete back …
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Upper Kitchen Cabinet Dimensions and Size Guide
Designing kitchen cabinets in our new home was one of my favorite parts of home building. I loved thinking through what will go where and how to bring that to life. Creating a space that is both beautiful and functional was very important to me. This is especially true in a kitchen! Today, I thought …
The Best Black Paint Color for Furniture
When we were building a home, choosing the right black paint was so important to me. It felt like such a big decision! I sampled so many black colors and brands and finally landed on a gorgeous and rich black. It is the color called Caviar by Sherwin Williams. I have used this black color …
The Best Finish for a Wooden Cutting Board
Over the years, I have created a number of large cutting boards. These cutting boards are large (around 18″x36″) and are made to house a huge and delicious smoked brisket. There is one product that I continually return to when I finish any cutting board. The best finish I have found for any wooden cutting …
How Long Roofing Takes on Homes
In this article, you will find details on how long a roofing job takes on a typical home. I will be sharing my experience on how long it took the roofing company that we hired to install a new roof on our new construction home. How Long Roofing Takes Typically, roofing takes around 3 full …