DIY Built-In Bar Storage Part 1: Columns How-To

A custom bar project starts with connecting our dining room and kitchen with floor-to-ceiling columns.

DIY Built-In Bar Storage: The Plan

The plan to take back our kitchen counter space + add valuable built-in storage.

Home Office Door Knobs

AKA, how and why we broke our own rule with beautiful green glass office door knobs.

Front Door Update

Modernizing our front door with black hardware.

A guide to updating doors and hardware

Get a custom home just by making some simple changes to the doors.

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Back of the House Makeover

How we transformed the back of our house with paint.

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DIY Faux Barn Wood Fireplace Mantel

Giving our fireplace some character with a chunky wood mantel.

Evolution of the Dining Room

A trip down memory lane and why it’s totally awesome to change your space over time.

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Exterior Trim + Gutters Update

How we added dimension to the front of our house.

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DIY Marble Window Sills

Classic, durable and totally DIY-able. Finally replace those tired wooden sills with this easier-than-you-think tutorial.

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DIY Black Painted Windows

Our 1-day, $50 exterior aluminum window transformation (with dividers inside the glass!).

Rethinking Our Home Office

Plans to finally turn the dog room into a stylish + functional office.

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How to Style Your Mantel

The unofficial guide to getting an interesting mantel.

Styling Shelves

The full tutorial on how to arrange your shelves using what you already own.

Curating a Home You Love

Our tips to create a space you never want to leave.