Last week in one of my favorite Facebook groups, I saw some women asking how to remove a tile backsplash. I was kind of shocked to see lots of comments with complex answers--yall, removing tile from a wall is REALLY not that hard! In fact, in my personal opinion, it’s...
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Complete Guide to DIY Subway Tile Backsplash + Mistakes to Avoid
Why am I writing this tutorial when there are approximately 328 MILLION other tutorials on tiling a kitchen backsplash? Well, because I spent HOURS watching Youtube videos and reading tutorials about my subway tile backsplash before I tackled this. And they helped me...
How to Paint Countertops (Without a Kit)
When you tell people you're going to paint your countertops, expect judgment. Some people will genuinely be interested, but like 90% of people are going to obviously be thinking, "Why on earth would you do that? There's no way that's going to work out." But it's all...
How to Apply Stone Coat Epoxy Countertops: Step-by-Step Instructions
Stone coat countertops is most known by that guy--you know the one with the voice--who enthusiastically explains how their epoxy is amazing, incredible, affordable, the answer to all of your problems in life! Okay, I joke. But Stone Coat epoxy countertops are probably...
DIY Hanging Fruit Basket (Easy Tutorial)
Kitchen projects are usually about big upgrades like cabinets and countertops.... but you know something that really affected my kitchen? My fruit basket. Building this EASY DIY hanging fruit basket made my entire kitchen function more smoothly. For years, I had this...
A Completely Unbiased Review of General Finishes Milk Paint
Before starting my kitchen transformation, I read tons of General Finishes Milk Paint reviews. I was skeptical since every review I found was glowing... but most of them were sponsored. After a lot of research, I decided to try the milk paint for my kitchen makeover....
How to do a Complete Kitchen Makeover on a Tiny Budget (Under $400!)
Yep, it's true. On a tiny budget of under $400, I gave this sad, orange, disgusting 1960's kitchen a complete makeover. Here's where I started: And here's where it ended: Ahh, it's like a relief to look at those after pictures! Now, notice that I don't call this a...
DIY Kitchen Transformation: Countertops and Backsplash
When I started transforming my kitchen with pretty much no money, I really had no idea if it would look any good or ever get done. I am pleased to say that the entire project had a better outcome than I ever hoped for. When I wrote about my super cheap Amazon...
How to Use a Peel and Stick Backsplash Over Tile
WELCOME TO THE KITCHEN FROM HELL. Woah, sorry, that was probably too intense. This kitchen is from 2017, when my husband, daughter, and 38-week pregnant self were flat broke and bought this extremely old and dated house. I had no money and no DIY skills whatsoever,...