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February 3, 2023 by Suzie

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 …

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February 1, 2023 by Suzie

The Best Finish for a Wooden Cutting Board

thoroughly stir the oil finish before applying it to the 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 …

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November 15, 2022 by Suzie

Easy DIY Blackout Windows on Budget

How do you attach blackout material to a window

There are occasional times that a person might need to completely blackout a window to create complete darkness. Some people might have shift work, want to blackout a baby nursery or home theaters, or in some cases, people are attempting to hide messy garages or attics from the outside. In my particular case, I needed …

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November 1, 2022 by Suzie

How Long Roofing Takes on Homes

how long it takes for roofing

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 …

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October 17, 2022 by Suzie

70 Bible Verses for New Home Construction

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When we began building our new home, I knew one thing I definitely wanted to do during the framing stage of our build. It is a dedication of our home of sorts, and we will did it by writing some of our favorite bible verses on the walls and framing of our new house. It …

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October 11, 2022 by Suzie

Free Checklist for New Home Construction Steps

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There are a lot of steps in building new construction homes. The beginning of a big project like building a new custom home can be somewhat daunting when thinking through all of the things that need to be done. Additionally, the steps in new home construction need to be done in a specific order. In …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

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. Small items are constantly getting lost in the back of the shelf, so I decided to add pull out drawers to our cabinets. This simple addition has added some much-needed functionality and organization to the pantry. This drawer provides …

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September 27, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Non-Toxic Rust Remover: Evapo-Rust

evapo-rust for rust on cement

During a recent cleaning project in my home, it was important for me to find an effective, and safe rust remover to treat some rusted tools. I specifically wanted to find a non-toxic rust remover. Through my search, I was able to find a great product called Evapo-Rust. In this article, I will cover why …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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