DIY basics – Blake Hill House

New Feet for the Dumpster Desk

Living & DecorJuly 1, 2020365Views 0Likes 2Comments

Repairing the dumpster desk that M. and I brought home a few weeks ago is going more slowly than I hoped. At first glance, we knew it was going to need a lot of work to bring it back to life. The veneer was chipped, the paint was peeling, and previous repairs were well-intentioned but…

DIY Basics: Stenciled Floor Tutorial

Living & Decor, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsNovember 29, 20172KViews 0Likes 12Comments

We are finally coming up for air after the One Room Challenge and Thanksgiving. Time seemed to vaporize right in front of us for a few days. Before we move onto new projects, here is the floor stenciling tutorial that I promised. So many of you liked and commented on the floor in the breakfast nook.…

Six Ways to Find A Good Contractor

MaintenanceAugust 10, 2017232Views 0Likes 6Comments

As I am writing this, the painters are working away, and they are doing a beautiful job. We are still so pleased with our choice of Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore. BHH has been wearing her red, white, and blue proudly, for most of the summer. (Looks like I just assigned BHH a gender too.…

DIY Basics: Using Oil-Based Primer – 6 Simple Steps

MaintenanceApril 4, 20176KViews 0Likes 15Comments

We are still heavy into the last couple of days of the guest room refresh, and the One Room Challenge™ starts on Wednesday, but today, I am starting a series of posts about DIY Basics. Nearly three years ago, when I started this blog, we had very few skills to share. We had a whole lot…