I have seen a few tutorials floating around for this DIY Hanging X Wooden Chandelier but they all seemed so complicated with fancy cuts and tricky wiring. I made my own and actually used a prefab cheapo 6 light builder basic bathroom light bar to wire it. It was so much easier than wiring each individual {…Read More…}
Measurement Conversion Chart inside your Cabinet
January 23, 2017 By 1 Comment
In my old house I had made myself a little chart for the inside of my cabinet to help save on time when I need a quick measurement conversion. Since moving into my new house, 2 1/2 years ago I have yet to create one for my new house. So here I am weekly Google {…Read More…}
Stikwood Kitchen Peninsula
October 31, 2016 By 1 Comment
I can’t believe how much of a change my kitchen has undergone. It isn’t done yet but it is so amazing what a little paint and new hardware can do. But I think the biggest wow factor is my new peninsula. Before it was plain, ugly and lacked any character. Adding Stikwood to the front {…Read More…}
Subway Tile Backsplash
August 28, 2012 By 90 Comments
So I have been making some huge improvements to my kitchen this month. Yesterday I showed you my new Formica countertop with a Karran undermount sink. I thought I would try my hand at doing a subway tile backsplash (literally – see picture below). I have never tiled before so I hit the internet to find You tube videos and blog posts to show me the way. I will say it is rather easy if you have the right tools. However, those tricky cuts around outlets and switches are KILLER! This is definitely a full weekend project.
