Fun fact: when I originally wrote this post in 2018, I had VERY LITTLE of anything DIY-related figured out. I thought that maybe the rest of the world already knew how to attach a window box to siding and would think I was stupid for writing this. But since Google...
Exterior DIY Projects
The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations
I love Christmas, and I love making my home FEEL like Christmas. Going to Hobby Lobby or Michael's in the months leading up to Christmas is like going to a playground--there are garlands, lights, beautiful colors, and beautiful signs EVERYWHERE! But it doesn't feel...
DIY Deck Upgrade: How to Spray Paint Spindles Different Colors
This is a guest project, written by Kaylee (yours truly), but done by an incredible and crafty friend. If you've been wanting an easy and affordable project to upgrade your deck, read on to learn how to spray paint spindles different colors. Why you should paint...
The Best Fall Window Box Ideas
I really hate when people think window boxes can only be used in the Spring and Summer. The whole reason I built a window box was because my house was desperate for the extra curb appeal. And the changing seasons only meant my house needed it more than ever--there was...
A Creative Solution for Your Home’s Ugly Exterior
This might be a first for all you stock photo-loving Instagram people out there--I am going to show the internet the very ugly exterior of my house. Do you ever look at "before" pictures on DIY blogs and think, "That's already better than what I have!" I definitely...
How to Paint Your Front Door–The Easy Way
When I was "researching" (which really means pinning things on Pinterest) how to paint your front door, I kept seeing all these diagrams like this: Whaaaaaaaat the junk am I looking at? Well I'm here to tell you that you can put away your calculator and protractor,...
How To Build A Window Box
When I was first looking around for window boxes to purchase, I was totally shocked by how expensive they were. Many of them were $70! For ONE window box! I wanted at least two, ideally four, so that would have been between $300-400. Definitly NOT part of our...
How to Paint Vinyl Shutters
I am so thankful for my house--but I hate the front exterior. I always have. It took me forever to even figure out how I could make it look pretty at all (Update: Here is what I decided to do!), but I always knew I wanted to add and paint vinyl shutters and window...