Ugly counters? Painting Formica countertops will change the whole look! What can you do when you buy a house that has really ugly formica kitchen countertops? You could remove the counter tops and put brand new ones in their place. That can become expensive, but...if you've ever wondered "can Formica be painted?" Yes it can! Painting over formica is a pretty cheap way to change up the look of … [Read more...]
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Canning Tips – Making Home Canning Easier
Looking for Canning Tips that will streamline your process and make your life easier? Keep reading to find out some of the best ways to improve your canning process! Canning is a lot of work and can be quite exhausting and hot, especially if you are doing multiple batches. Sometimes, almost the whole day is spent in the kitchen, putting up mason jars of fresh vegetables, fruits and jams. The … [Read more...]
DIY Farmhouse Daisy Mason Jar Craft Project
This farmhouse mason jar craft adds the perfect touch to your country home decor! Here's a pretty way to add a country touch to your home. This easy DIY farmhouse mason jar craft can be made in a few hours. These jars look so pretty filled with blooming wildflowers! Want to see how it's made? Read on, gather an empty mason jar or two and get ready. You can use either quart jars or smaller pint … [Read more...]
Perfect Farmhouse Porch Decor Ideas
Looking for farmhouse porch decor? Are you searching for the best farmhouse porch decor ideas? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Today I’m featuring my top 10 favorite farmhouse décor ideas for your country style porch. Living in the country is a beautiful feeling. You get peace and quiet, excellent views and if you’re lucky, you may just spot some cute wildlife around your … [Read more...]
How to Defrost Chicken Fast
The best tips for how to defrost chicken fast! Ever got home to prepare a delicious chicken dinner only to realize your chicken is still in the freezer? It happens to us all at some point! So, here are some tips on how to quickly defrost a chicken. Rather than ordering pizza or making a run to the grocery store to buy a ready-to-cook chicken, try this instead. There are actually a … [Read more...]
Make a Barbed Wire Wreath – Farmhouse Decor
Here's how to make a barbed wire wreath that fits in perfectly with farmhouse style decor! I'm playing around again with old rusty barbed wire. I am loving finding creative ways to upcycle this wire into some Farmhouse decor for our home. A few days ago, I made a Barbed Wire Wreath - here's how I did it. If you're wondering how to make a wire wreath, here's how to create some special … [Read more...]
Lemon Loaf Cake with Rosemary Glaze – Recipe
This Lemon Loaf Cake with Rosemary Glaze is quick to make and sure to please guests! You'll make this loaf cake recipe again and again! Lemon Loaf Cake with Rosemary Glaze Recipe If you like lemons, you will enjoy this special treat. This Lemon Pound Cake with Rosemary Glaze drizzled over top will be a true hit. A lemon cake is easy to make when you are expecting guests. Everyone … [Read more...]
Building a Closet with a Sloped Ceiling – Part 3
This closet we are building in our upstairs loft is starting to really come together. We are very close to being done and it will be great to have all this extra storage space. Here's the last installment of this home building project - we are very close to being done. Basically, all we need are two more brackets and the flooring - finally this job is coming to a close. Have you read … [Read more...]
Loft Closet Design and Build – Part 2
We had stopped working on the loft closet for a while. Then, on a road trip, we were at Home Depot looking for some garden sprinklers. Graham spotted a sale on glass paned wood doors and we thought they could work well for the closets. We measured them up and decided they would work! We got them for a great deal ($52 per door). So we bought … [Read more...]