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 I[...]
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 easily[...]
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. I[...]
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 that[...]
When we first looked at this house, I remember walking up the stairs and my realtor said, "Wow, this house just keeps going...", followed by an audible gasp. She had found the primary closet. The addition that the previous owners built included one heck of a closet with his and hers sections, built-ins, and a washer and dryer. Ya, it's a[...]
A few years ago, I shared my excitement for the arrival of our Samsung Frame TV, and since writing that review, I have invested in 2 more. One for our primary bedroom and another for the home gym. Yes, they are that special. If you're unfamiliar, The Frame is a TV that looks like art - an interior designer's dream come true. And although[...]