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...]
Sloped Ceiling Closet Build – DIY
Our sloped ceiling closet build took a few weekends but we gained so much storage space. When the weather turns colder, it's time to stay indoors more and get working again on home projects. One project was to build a closet with a sloped ceiling in our upstairs loft. Here's how we did that - and now we have lots of storage room for clothes, shoes and pretty much everything else we … [Read more...]
Painting Formica Countertops – DIY
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...]
How to Paint Wood Paneling
It's easy to paint wood paneling and it can totally brighten an older home! See how we updated an older dark home that has veneer paneled walls - the whole house became a lot lighter and brighter! This is one of our least expensive home renovations. So, if you are on a tight budget and need to brighten up old wood walls, keep reading! Can You Paint Wood Paneling? Yes you … [Read more...]
DIY Basement Stairwell Reno
Check out our stairwell reno - $150 and we got rid of the ugly basement stairs. Our house was built in 1999. A family of 8 lived here, 6 of whom were under 5 feet tall. Even though the house isn't THAT old, a lot of wear and tear took place before we came along. That's just to be expected in older homes. As you can imagine a lot of damage was under the 4 foot high mark on the drywall. … [Read more...]