I did my limewash brick house last year after doing WEEKS of research. Even though it's a simple process, none of the tutorials I found were clear--and I ended up running into so many issues that could have been prevented! For that reason, this post is intended to be...
Exterior DIY Projects
Front Porch Makeover in 5 Steps
It’s really easy to get carried away with all the progress you have NOT gotten done. Right now, ¾ of my house is white, with an un-limewashed square right by one of my neighbors. BUT, I recently saw a picture of my front porch when we first bought it… and it reminded...
How to Paint a Storm Door: Paint Types, Tips, & Techniques
Everyone and their mother talks about the color of your front door. But since approximately 76% (you can trust me, I completely made up that statistic) of the population has a storm door or screen door in front of their actual front door… WHY AREN’T WE TALKING ABOUT...
How To Build A Window Box
In 2018, I had the idea of putting a window planter box in front of my house. But when I started shopping online, I was totally shocked by how expensive they were. $70 for ONE window box?! I barely had $70 to spare, let alone double--so it was a pretty easy decision...
How to Wrap Porch Posts with Wood (Step-by-Step)
Ah, the 1970’s. Seems like it was a great time. But can we all collectively agree that maybe our homes should change a little bit in the, ya know, 50 years since the 70s? Lots of people on TikTok did NOT agree, but here we go anyway. This project was done on my friend...
How to Attach a Window Box to Siding
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...
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 & hung a window box was because my house was desperate for the extra curb appeal--in every season! There was no way I was taking them down after a few...
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...