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Sign colored in with sharpie paint pen

How to Make a Wooden Sign Without a Stencil

Today, I made a wooden sign with a saying to hang over the baskets I hung on the pantry wall. This farmhouse style sign is just what I had in mind. It was so easy to make, and a very quick project! The best part? It requires no stencils or […]


painting over semi gloss interior doors

Painting Over Semi Gloss Interior Doors

Painting over semi gloss requires a little preparation but it’s really simple. Since we are gradually painting our entire house, I thought sharing our experiences might be helpful. It is important to prepare the surface well when painting over semi gloss, or it can sometimes mean way more work in the […]


newspaper under mulch

A Weed Control Method for a Low Maintenance Garden

It used to be really tough to keep up with our flower beds in our last house. Mulching alone never seemed to do much for weed control, and I needed a low maintenance garden plan I could stick to. Using landscaping fabric is only an option when you don’t plant annuals […]