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Easy Way to Clean Moldy Caulk and Keep It That Way
Simple Recipe That Cleans Caulk without Scrubbing The caulk around a kitchen sink or bathtub is very susceptible to mold, but it can be hard to scrub clean. This recipe with household ingredients makes it easy to clean mold without any scrubbing! This magical paste kills and removes the mold. What You Need bleach baking soda* plastic wrap* cheap brush* small mixing bowl Mix It Up Mix a little bleach with a little baking soda to create a paste. Use a disposable paint brush or something similar since the bleach can quickly ruin whatever you use. Generously brush the paste onto your caulk. Once you’ve adequately coated your mold with…
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Installing a New Kitchen Faucet
While I’m still narrowing down exactly what I’m going to do for the laundry room project, I decided to do something at my own house that’s been on my list for over a year. I spent the better part of my day yesterday installing a new faucet at our kitchen sink. Under normal circumstances, this project would not take this long. So don’t let that turn you off from installing your own kitchen faucet! (I watched this video in preparation for this task.) Without getting into too many details, my sink cabinet was actually a wall cabinet, so it had a top. The installers cut a hole in the top…
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The Laundry Room Project
Hey hey! I’m so excited about my next project. And I hope you’ll be excited too because I need your help! I’m updating the look and function of a worn-out laundry room that belongs to a family of 6. 6 people means it sees a lot of use! So my goal is to create a fun, elegant space that is a workhorse. It also needs lots of storage. Let’s see if my plan makes sense. If you have any neat storage or laundry room ideas you’ve seen that I don’t mention, please share in the comments below!!
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Pool Noodle Garage Hack
I just got back from a whirlwind trip to the capitol of the south, Atlanta, where I attended a conference for DIY/home decor bloggers. Yes, that’s a thing. It’s called Haven and it’s in its 5th year, with over 300 attendees. I was able to meet a lot of other bloggers just like me and learned SOO much about improving everything I do from photos to home decor and social media. Before I left on my trip, I knocked one quick fix off my list I should have done 10 months ago! I added pool noodles to the studs in my garage…
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How To Paint An Entry Rug
So I’ve had this rug complete for over a week now. But there was something funny going on with my website that would not let me upload images. And what good is a how-to tutorial without images? No good at all, I’d say! Thanks to some deep digging from my buddy and webmaster it’s fixed and I’m getting back on track!I teased the finished rug on Instagram (so click over to follow me!). Rain rain go away! I’m tired of the summer thunderstorms that have been rolling through almost everyday this week! So I’m dreaming of a sunnier day when I made this new rug for our back door. #sneakpeek…
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DIY Burlap Roman Shades
We’re only 11 days into July, but it’s already been so, so busy! Between Independence Day festivities, taking care of baby girl, and my duties at the Today’s Homeowner headquarters, I haven’t gotten much done around the house save the usual laundry, cooking, and cleaning. However, I was able to piece a few table runners together to create some much-needed shades for our sunroom.
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Summertime Flower Power
When I was a little kid, I loved looking through the circular from Big Lots and picking out all kinds of seasonal decorative items. I’d save up my allowance and buy a few items to decorate my bedroom and bedroom door for various holidays and seasons. (And I still have some of those gems!) Although to a lesser extent, I still enjoy doing that. You know, there are so many other home projects I want to spend my money on these days! Well I saved up my pennies once again to create a wreath for our front door to usher in the hottest of seasons, and my favorite, summer! Summer…
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DIY Marble End Table Makeover
A few months ago, I was picking up a file cabinet from our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore for an episode project. (If you don’t know what that is, you should check to see if there is one in your area for great furniture and building material finds!) While there I saw this round end table for $7! So I took it home with me too! I later found an exact match at a local Goodwill for $5. Could have saved $2! It had nice, wooden legs, but the top of the table was very unfinished. It almost looked like it could have been cork. I knew I could refinish it…
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Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Summer!
When I think of summer I think of sitting outside sipping tea, air conditioning, and going to the beach. And when it comes to our homes during this warm, sunny season, 2 of the 3 are pertinent! That’s why this week’s episode of Today’s Homeowner is all about what things you should tackle around your house this season. Dad, Allen, and I helped homeowners Robert and Leigh Bailey with repairs and maintenance around their home, some bigger than others. We used our Summer Checklist to see what is a “must do” versus what you should do if time and budget allow. You can find all of our summer tips here.…
