DIY Painted Microwave

DIY Painted Microwave

Can you see the missing paint?  Our microwave has sentimental value.  Odd, I know.  It belonged to my husband’s paternal grandparents and it is one of the few things he…

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Kitchen: “Before & After”

Kitchen: “Before & After”

Start with this . . . (see more “before” pics here): Sad, faded cabinet fronts: where did your varnish go? Add a little of this: Ooo, at this point the cabinet fronts were…

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Lesson Learned: Buying a House with a Fireplace

Lesson Learned: Buying a House with a Fireplace

We didn’t go from this eyesore of a fireplace insert (complete with dated brass details and wonky installation) . . . . . . . to this masonry fireplace with elegant…

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Townhouse Living Dining Room Before + After (ish)
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Townhouse Living Dining Room Before + After (ish)

So I posted the sad “before” shots of the living and dining room here.  Below are a few in progress shots.  We painted everything (trim, walls, and ceiling) white for a clean,…

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Living/Dining Room: “Before”

Living/Dining Room: “Before”

Click on a pic to see a bigger version (not necessarily recommended!) It doesn’t seem like it, but the living and dining room is bright and airy (now).  There are…

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Bedrooms: “Before”

Bedrooms: “Before”

This bedroom is actually used by us as our master bedroom.  It took a bit of work to remove the dated nursery feel and it is still a work in…

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