Demoing and refacing the fireplace was a big part of the total renovation we did in our master bedroom suite. While it wasn’t terrible to begin with, it didn’t fit our style and we had bigger plans for the space. We had already gutted the whole bedroom and closet, so it made sense for us […]
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I fell in love with the vaulted ceiling with red cedar tongue and groove planks and exposed pine beams the very first time we stepped foot into the master bedroom of our new home. It felt so cozy and inviting, and had a grandness to it that we were infatuated with. Unfortunately all the wood
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The basement in our home has a good size footprint with a kitchen, laundry room, storage and utility room, living space, two bedrooms and a bathroom. It also has a walk-out entrance, so we believe the previous owners used this space as an-law apartment that could be rented out. This is a great space, however
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The bar area in our basement had a really cool solid wood live edge piece of what we think is a ponderosa pine, possibly even from our yard. It has an interesting dark grain to it unlike other pines. I liked the rustic look of the wood with the metal brackets and metal paneling, but
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We wanted our basement to be a fun entertaining space for friends and family to spend quality time together. Darts are always a crowd favorite and I had an empty corner that was perfect for adding a dart board with weathered barn wood panel boards behind it. Adding the backboard was both functional and aesthetic,
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Old red brick fireplace being painted black
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My husband is on camera a lot for work calls and has dreamed of having a nice accent wall in the background he would be proud to showcase instead of always blurring out the camera background or using a filter. His office was stale, lacked personality and wasn’t a space you really wanted to spend
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Let’s be real, there’s really no such thing as deer resistant flowers or plants. If a deer is hungry or curious enough, they will eat it. Living in the Colorado mountains where deer are plenty, I was on a mission to buy all claimed “deer resistant” flowers to plant in my garden last summer and
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A healthy spin on a lemon drop martini that is crisp, tart and refreshing! Ingredients Total time: 10 minutesYield: 1 Mocktail Directions *Tip: To add more body you can add a splash of OJ or grapefruit How to Make Honey Simple Syrup You’ll need: Add water and honey to a sauce pan and set on
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As part of our master bedroom renovation, we gutted the walk-in closet and wanted to start fresh with everything. The closet had a small built-in system that was wobbly and falling apart, along with a bulky washer and dryer in the back corner that took up a lot of space. It just wasn’t functional for
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For those looking for a delicious and refreshing drink but don’t want the alcohol, this one’s for you! The combo of nectarine, lime juice, mint, honey and soda water makes for the perfect mocktail you’ll want to be sipping all summer long! Ingredients Total time: 10 minutesYield: 1 Mocktail Directions How to Make Honey Simple
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I didn’t love the look of the stone fireplace in our living room, but didn’t want to go through the trouble of removing it all and starting over. After recently renovating the entire fireplace in our master bedroom, I wanted an easier solution. I didn’t mind the shape of the stone and liked that it
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