I've been writing this blog for over 10 years, I sometimes feel like I'm just learning how to blog because I've never shown proper before and afters. That changes today! Behold a boring, outdated bathroom that was transformed into a simple yet stunning black and white bathroom. This is an older renovation, back when the basement flooded,[...]
Last weekend I posted the 80s brick fireplace makeover before and after on social media, and I realized I never properly shared the process on the blog. Shame on me. Because this was a fireplace, there was no DIYing this renovation. We needed professional help. My neighbor shared the name of a mantel company with me — Ma[...]
Adding the technology of smart lighting to your home might feel overwhelming. So to help shed light (see what I did there?) on the subject, I've been slowly making my 1986 home smarter and testing out all the smart lighting gadgets for you. A few months ago, I shared the best smart home devices and talked about installing smart dimmers a[...]
You deserve a progress report on the bedroom closet remodel project. After we installed the heated floor system and laid the luxury vinyl flooring from NovaFloor, I waited for my ceiling lights to be delivered. And I waited and waited and waited. Srsly, these supply chain issues are killing me. Anyhoo, they finally arrived, and I shared[...]
If installing a new ceiling light feels like a daunting project, then today's post on how to change a light fixture is for you! During the closet renovation, I replaced the three existing boob lights with these flush mount lights. After being on backorder for months, they finally arrived. At the same time, I received a comment asking if[...]
A few months ago, I began making my home a little smarter every month. Since it's about to receive its master's in technology, I'd like to share some of the best smart home devices I've installed thus far. Gadgets that I'm not sure how I've lived without and make my life just a little bit easier. BTDubs, check out my post on how to easil[...]
A couple of months ago, I shared my favorite TV art for the Samsung Frame, but today I'm one-upping myself and giving you a free art download (well, 5 actually) for the Samsung Frame TV. And yes, the downloads are free. No strings attached. My neighbor Stacey owns Sweet E's Flowers, a local Barrington, IL business. The other day she gave[...]
Let's get a closet makeover progress report, shall we? A flooring decision has been made! We chose luxury vinyl flooring from NovaFloor and narrowed it down to the Dansbee French Oak Pearl, French Oak Pebble, and White Ash Sand Dune. And since we like to keep it sporty, we asked TikTok and Instagram to weigh in and help make a decision.[...]
Remember that walk-in closet renovation? Well, after publishing the before closet makeover tour, I came down with a case of covid. Everything came to a screeching halt for a week while I was quarantined in the bedroom. But as soon as my time was up, all systems were a go. We hauled out all the clothes, the old closet system including tha[...]