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Painting Over Semi Gloss Interior Doors: Simple Prep Tips for Long-Lasting Results

Updated October 2025: Refreshed tips and product recommendations for painting over semi-gloss interior doors, including primer advice and step-by-step guidance. Painting over semi-gloss requires a little preparation, but it’s really simple once you know the steps. Since we’re gradually painting our entire house, I thought sharing our experiences might be […]


Best DIY Closet Systems: Comparing Allen + Roth vs ClosetMaid vs Easy Track

Looking for the best DIY closet systems? In this post, I compare three top options we considered, Allen Roth, ClosetMaid, and Easy Track. This guide is designed to help you find the perfect mix of style, customization, and budget! Post contains affiliate links. When we first dipped our toes into […]


How to Make a Kitchen Gallery Wall, Perfect for a Narrow Wall!

See how I decorated a kitchen gallery wall around a light switch, using affordable vintage inspired art and some fun DIYs! Get ideas for styling your own kitchen walls! Post contains affiliate links. When you think of gallery walls, you might picture a huge statement wall filled with frames from […]


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Our Allen Roth Closet System from Lowe’s: 7 Years Later Review + Reveal

Looking for a stylish, durable closet system without spending thousands on a custom install? We installed the Allen Roth closet kits from Lowe’s over 7 years ago, and they’ve held up beautifully! Today, after daily use, two kids, and plenty of clothing chaos, I can honestly say we still love […]


Quick Roll Top Desk Makeover with Contact Paper

This roll top desk makeover with contact paper and hardware was affordable and easy. It was a fun way to update the look of oak furniture without painting! Post contains affiliate links. We picked up this roll top desk on marketplace when we needed an extra office hidden in plain […]