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1950s Kitchen Renovation Ideas
We’re getting ready for a kitchen renovation, so I’m sharing a before tour of what our 1950s kitchen looks like now. And check out my design plans to see what we’re changing during the kitchen remodel! Original 1955 Kitchen Cabinets When we first moved in, I thought the kitchen was small and we’d have to do an addition to get a nicer kitchen.
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How to Install Butcher Block Counters On Your Own
Wood Countertops Add Warmth to Your Kitchen With a few materials and basic tool skills, you can install your own butcher block countertops that add warmth and style to any kitchen! Installing butcher block countertops in your kitchen is not a difficult or time-consuming DIY project. You just need to know how to use a tape measure and a circular saw to get the job done! Materials butcher block* Waterlox sealer* applicator pads* circular saw level clamps gloves tape measure This video is sponsored by Woodcraft. However, all opinions and advice are 100% my own! Measure and Cut Butcher Block To Size Cutting butcher block without a table saw can…
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DIY Split Brick Backsplash
Install a Brick Backsplash in One Day Watch the video above to see everything you need to know to add split brick tiles to the backsplash in your kitchen to warm up grey cabinets! Tools and Materials pre-split bricks* Titebond TiteGrab* construction adhesive caulk gun 1/4 inch tile spacers* angle grinder* or other tile-cutting saw diamond blade* grey grout* grout float* grout sponge* 2-foot level grout and tile sealer* You’ll also need a few other things like a tape measure, pencil, dust mask, and safety glasses, but hopefully you already have those around your house anyway! Layout Bricks and Measure With any tile project, it’s smart to layout your tiles,…
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My Favorite Kitchen Makeover!
20-year old Kitchen Gets a Paint-Lift Painting kitchen cabinets is ALWAYS a win in my book. I’m never not amazed, surprised, and blown away! Original Kitchen Cabinets This kitchen project was a 2-part episode shared on Today’s Homeowner. And I’m still obsessed with it. The cabinets were in pretty good shape considering they were original to this 20+ year old house. But they showed their age in the stain color. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the look of stained wood. But this orangey color was done so much during the time period this house was built, it automatically puts a date stamp on this kitchen and it keeps…
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(Play) Kitchen Remodel
When you find a perfectly good play kitchen on the side of the road, you can’t not pick it up! Am I right? My mom spotted it while walking in her neighborhood and called me up. I was there 15 minutes later loading it in my trunk! (With some assistance from its previous owner.) And this isn’t my first time picking up treasures off the side of the road! Check out my bar cart upcycle here. Once I got it home and unloaded, I realized it was actually missing a lot more than I had originally thought. Only 1 of 4 doors was still in place. It seems this little…
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Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Lipford Family Condo
This weekend on Today’s Homeowner TV show, my family’s new condo at the beach is being featured! And by my family, I mean my parents’ condo that I’m hoping they’ll let me visit. 🙂 It will be episode 2 of a 2-part series. Aka, the episode with all of the beauty shots! But I’m giving you a sneak peek at the before and afters right here!
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Now Trending: Kitchens & Baths
I just got back to Sweet Home Alabama after a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for the annual Design + Construction Week. This huge industry event is put on by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) every year. It’s always fun to see people I see there every year and meet new people in the trade. And what better way to see the up-and-coming trends to share with you! The funny thing about trends is that they don’t just pop up and then disappear all of a sudden. The change is gradual. According to the NKBA’s annual Design Trend Report, kitchen…