Projects and ideas for building a stylish, comfortable home on a budget.
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 […]
With older windows and doors, winter often brings drafty breezes, chilly floors, and that lingering “winter chill” in every corner of the house. Many of us live in older homes or simply can’t afford costly window replacements, door upgrades, or major insulation projects. Let’s be honest, those heating bills can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I finally tackled a small but seriously overdue project this week. I finally made time to organize under the kitchen sink! When we painted our kitchen cabinets, we skipped the inside of the sink cabinet, thinking we’d replace it. We never did, so for the last couple of years, it’s […]
In this post, I’m sharing the full before and after of our vintage chic small bathroom remodel, with affordable tips and creative ideas you can use to update your own space. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission […]
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 […]
