Choosing a Paint There are many options for concrete floor paint on the market today. Whether you’re painting your garage floor, basement floor or even your front stoop, it’s good to know what paint to buy. Drylok Concrete Floor Paint works well for basement floors. This latex-based paint is durable enough for high-traffic areas. There’s no …
Looking for the best places to buy rugs? You’re in the right place! Here at the top 8 best places to buy rugs in 2021. Rugs are one of my favorite things to add to a space because they can completely change the way the whole room looks. I recently tried out a TON of …
Looking for the best ways to utilize the space in your small apartment? Here are 21 small apartment ideas that will make your apartment seem way bigger than it actually is! Moving into an apartment is so exciting because you have a fresh space to make your own, but it’s small enough to not be …
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Cabin Built-In Bunk Beds These gorgeous built-in bunk beds by @purehavenhomes not only include storage drawers and rolling ladders, they’re part of a hideaway room! A moving bookcase opens to reveal the bunk room. Built-in bunk beds are an advanced DIY project, but you can get a similar look with this triple bunk bed in …
Why Install Under Bed Lighting? Bedrooms are not only for sleeping. They also serve as a sanctuary for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. The use of under bed lighting can bring a measure of calm at the end of a long day, set a color-coded mood or produce a low-level glow to light your way in …
All it takes is one little drip for the candle you were enjoying so much to lose its appeal. The same is true when you’re suddenly dealing with red wine stains and coffee stains. There’s no denying that spilling hot wax is a messy situation, but these tips on how to remove candle wax from …
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How to change a recessed can light into a pendant light with no remodeling. Switch out a can light for a beautiful pendant or chandelier light in just minutes with no remodeling! We moved into our 1891 avenues home about 5 months ago. From the start I knew I wanted to have hanging pendant lights …
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DIY Black Painted Window Frames. Get the high-end, modern look of black windows by painting the frames for a fraction of the cost of new windows. I LOVE the look of black windows in new homes. But there are also so many projects on our to-do list with our remodel at the #1891AvenuesCottage that I …
One of the things we loved most about this house when we first looked at it was that it had a basement! I wasn’t really looking for one (not all homes here have them), but with a small home having a nice basement is definitely a plus. Although in many houses we looked at they …
There’s a time and place for hinges that all but disappear from view. But sometimes you want a hinge that begs to be seen. The strap hinge is one of those. This loud-and-proud hinge makes a visual statement like no other. But it works hard, too, creating an easy swing to gates and doors that …
