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New Front Steps & Handrails

Exterior ProjectsJuly 8, 2023603Views 0Likes 2Comments

When I knew that my summer was going to be full of downtime, I was suddenly scrambling to figure out how to get a few big DIY projects done. Summer is short here, and it's my last one before putting the house on the market. I was especially worried about wrapping up exterior projects because…

A Front Porch Refresh

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsJune 6, 2019199Views 0Likes 4Comments

Before we hosted the baby shower nearly two weeks ago, I did a little maintenance on the Street Side Front Porch. Currently, the big door, on the grand entrance side of BHH is off-limits, and I wanted all of our guests to use this small porch instead. For day-to-day, our family uses both entrances almost…

Street Side Front Porch | Finally, A Floor!

Exterior Projects, Maintenance, One Room Challenge, Refinishing Hardwood Floors, Respectful RenovationJune 7, 2018369Views 0Likes 20Comments

Going into the One Room Challenge, whether or not we would need a new floor was the wild card. During those first days, I honestly thought we might salvage the old floor even though it looked awful. Optimism is my superpower. It didn't take long to realize that starting over was the right thing to do.…

Street Side Front Porch | One Room Challenge Week 5

Exterior Projects, Maintenance, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationMay 3, 2018162Views 0Likes 10Comments

So, week five, huh? Although I am not panicking, no time for that, I wish for a few more hours in each day. I apologize for the brevity of today's post, but perhaps that's for the best since there are over 200 guest participants + 20 featured designers. That is a lot of reading for…