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Building Gate for Wooden Deck

DIY Gates for Deck Stairs

Outdoor Projects •  August 22, 2018

How to Build Gates for a Wood Deck If you have little ones roaming around, you know the feeling when you see them head towards the stairs! For inside stairs you can buy a ... Read more >>>

Sunshine Ligustrums in Their Happy Place

Curb Appeal Update 2018

Outdoor Projects •  August 17, 2018

How Our Yard is Looking One Year After Updates About a year ago I shared how to make vinyl shutters look brand new. It was supposed to be a series of 'curb appeal' posts about ... Read more >>>

How to Make Plant Look Like a Tree

“Treeing-Up” Bushes

Outdoor Projects •  July 27, 2018

A fun, and easy, way to prune bushes  I've always referred to the process of pruning a bush to look like a tree as "treeing it up". But upon searching that term on the interwebs, ... Read more >>>

Easy, Fast, and Cheap Extension Cord Repair

Outdoor Projects •  July 17, 2018

How to Repair an Extension Cord Yourself It costs less than $4 to repair an extension cord if it’s accidentally cut during use! And it doesn’t require any special tools or ... Read more >>>

How to Create Zones for a Family Garage

Creating Zones for Garage Storage

Outdoor Projects •  May 31, 2018

How to Create Zones for an Organized Garage It's really starting to feel like summer in Alabama! And summer means yard work, kids home from school, and maybe pool gear all over ... Read more >>>

How To Video Toddler-Sized Kid Picnic Table

How to Make Your Own Picnic Table for Kids

Outdoor Projects •  March 1, 2018

Build an Outdoor Table for Toddlers and Preschoolers Building a picnic table sized for kids is easy and quick! Plus it's so adorable! I'd say this would be a great project for ... Watch video >>>

Completed Community Service Patio Pergola Project

Building with Community

Outdoor Projects •  December 27, 2017

If you subscribe to my newsletter, then you know way back in October (seems like so long ago!) I traveled to Tulsa, OK for an episode of Today's Homeowner. And the episode is ... Read more >>>

How I Updated Vinyl Shutters for 6 Dollars

Updating Faded Vinyl Shutters

Outdoor Projects •  September 19, 2017

A cheap and quick way to make vinyl shutters look brand new and improve your home's curb appeal It's been a little over 5 years since I updated the siding, windows, and ... Read more >>>

Plastic String Lights Hanging Around Deck

Hanging Lights Around A Deck

Outdoor Projects •  September 1, 2017

Watch the video above for all of the details on how to hang string lights around an open deck I love the deck in our backyard. It's right off our sunroom and kitchen where we ... Watch video >>>

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Even though there won’t be any parades this year Even though there won’t be any parades this year and @toomeysmardigras was heartbreakingly empty (when it should be bustling and busting at the seams), we will still carry on the Mardi Gras spirit and represent the birthplace of MG in America in this house! We stocked up on decorations, moonpies and apparel for the kiddos this weekend. Now bring on the king cake!👑🎂💜💛
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Have you ever had a moon pie or king cake?! Some of my favorite local sweets! Mmmhmmm! Happy Sunday!✨
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#mardigrasiscoming #mardigras2021 #anotherholidayruinedbycovid #covidsucks #partyon #pardigras #mobilealabama #westartedit #decoratetheseasons #celebratelifeeveryday #godblessamerica
Something I never thought I’d do? Measure shoes Something I never thought I’d do? Measure shoes on TV.🤷🏼‍♀️Yet here we are...a quick behind the scenes of the shoe rack I built for an episode of @todayshomeowner is in my stories if you want to check it out! You can see the TV circus in action.🎪🤪
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Merry 5th Day of Christmas from my sweet and wild Merry 5th Day of Christmas from my sweet and wild Wolfpack!🎄🥰 I hope your Christmas Day was filled with your favorite people and things.
We had the best weekend getting in the Christmas s We had the best weekend getting in the Christmas spirit!🎄Hope you’re feeling the magic of Christmas at least a little bit too!✨
Thanks, Josh, for helping me build a column today! Thanks, Josh, for helping me build a column today!😍We’re on day 3 in my dad’s hometown helping to #buildlafayettelanding, a community service project he dreamed up to build up the community after Hurricane Michael devastated the area in 2018.
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A lot more work to do before we wrap Thursday afternoon!🛠
Have you ever used spackling in a unique way? A ho Have you ever used spackling in a unique way? A homeowner I worked with recently used a stencil and spackling on her foyer wall to add some subtle interest! It was so fun! I love this neat contest that sparks creativity. Tag a friend who you think could win this contest with their ideas! It closes Feb 1st!
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