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hilltop rehab project

Let me introduce you to Hilltop


The first rehab project of 2019 is underway! But there is more to it than that. This is also the first time I will be venturing into the world of real estate investing as we plan to sell this home after the renovations are complete. This is known to the vast majority of people as ‘house flipping’ and while completely…

painted stair treads

Painted stair risers and treads


Before I dive into how I created a unique set of distressed painted stair risers and treads, let me provide a little context. Since the completion of the Beige Bungalow, I’ve had some time to check off a few projects around our family home. We completed the final section of our basement renovation (workout area), finished up some lingering trim…

beige bungalow recap

The end of the Beige Bungalow


Well the day finally came- we completed the Beige Bungalow! Just over a year ago, we took possession of the Beige Bungalow. She wasn’t pretty, just dated. But overall the house was well kept and good boned. What we did know is that it was going to provide a great foundation for a complete home renovation. Overall, we heavily renovated…

the homestud picture ledge

Easy DIY wood picture ledge


Is it a picture ledge? Or a picture rail? Or maybe it’s a picture shelf? Let’s just go with picture…thingamajigger. Honestly, I have heard these called so many different names, but for this article we are going to stick with picture ledge. What is a picture ledge? If you are here, I’m guessing you already know what a picture ledge…