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How to line a backyard pickleball court

The internet seems to lack any real DIY tutorial on how to mark and line a pickleball court, so I hope this tutorial here finds those in need and answers all the major questions when it comes to creating a concrete painted DIY pickleball court. Court Dimensions I will base the tutorial off of a […]

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Budget Friendly PVC Bike Rack

As a parent I am constantly trying to battle screen time with outdoor play, and increased outdoor play usually results in bikes, scooters, push mowers, and all the things being left all over the yard. The clutter and disorganization was getting to my husband and I so we went hunting for an inexpensive solution. My […]

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Chandelier Roundup: Light Fixtures under $250

The easiest, budget friendly way to transform the style of a space is by updating lighting. So I’ve rounded up my top chandelier that are all under $250. 1 | Fabric Shade Modern Black $159 2 | Stone & Beam Modern $172 3 | Farmhouse Traditional $107 4 | Sonoro Round $199 5 | Cane […]

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Bathroom

Bidet Toilet Seat: A Nurse’s Review

Bidets are certainly not a new way of bathroom hygiene, but they have advanced with technology. Bidets are not only more environmentally friendly, but also a more hygienic way of cleansing yourself. Separate Bidets originated in the 1700’s in France as a way of cleansing after a bowel movement. They looked like a miniature toilet/child’s […]

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How to Build a Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom vanities come in a wide range of not only sizes and finishes, but prices. And it makes sense that the LARGER or more custom the vanity, the more expensive. After searching long and hard for the most perfect 36″ vanity for my powder room without any luck, I decided to build one. Yes! You […]

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How to Create a Mood Board

The staple gathering room of a home is traditionally your living room or family room. It’s the space where memories are made, games are played (and watched), and for my family is the room we are in 98% of the time. So when I’m scrolling through Pinterest or instagram and I see these beautiful designer […]

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Beginner DIYer? Tools You Need to Start Creating.

I have compiled my top most frequently used beginner tools that are must haves for anyone starting in the do-it-yourself world. Some of the tools were gifted by Ryobi for review, but all opinions are, of course, 100% my own opinion. Be sure to check out some of the builds I’ve done with these tools […]

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Budget

No More Bulky Recliners: My Top Accent Chair Picks

Why oh why are there so many big, bulky, unattractive recliners on the market. Can’t a girl just get a sleek thin lined, but comfortable recliner chair? Well I’ve searched for hours on end to find the best recliner chairs that keep the cohesiveness of a design while not entirely breaking the bank. Here are […]

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Grinch Window Silhouette Tutorial

No better way to get in the Christmas Spirit than to adding a little character to your home. Last year we put up Grinch yard decor made from plywood that we inherited from a friend. The grinch appears to be tearing the Christmas lights straight off the house. A very clever way to decorate your […]

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Meet Christine Gummersall, a mother of 4, coach's wife, former Labor and Delivery nurse, and self taught DIYer who decided to take a sledge hammer to her 1950's bathroom over a decade ago and hasn't stopped tackling her honey-do list since.  Folow along as christine breaks down the pretty afters, by showing the whole how to process and empowers you to STOP waiting, and START creating a home you love, with your own two hands! 

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