What’s going on guys and gals! If you haven’t noticed from the many different posts in the last week, I am getting married! I had the idea a few months back that it would be a great idea to build a DIY wedding arch for our ceremony. It would be a unique meaningful piece, that could then be repurposed in…
I figured it was time to get a little more personal in one of my blog posts. You have likely read my about me page, and are mostly aware of how I got to where I am, an unusual path for sure. Maybe because it’s 2 am, or maybe it’s because I am 14 days away from getting married, but…
I hope all of you are as excited as I am for this weeks episode of Tool School! We are going to be talking about the best portable LED work light. However, this week is going to have a bit of a twist- keep reading to find out what it is! It’s no secret that LED is rapidly taking over…
I’ve walked you through our complete kitchen renovation using IKEA kitchen cabinets from design, cabinet installation, to the finishing touches. Now it’s nearly a year later and it’s time to dig into a full review of IKEA kitchens. We have also added some info and tips on this topic with a new blog post all about designing and planning an…
Welcome back to Tool School! This week on Episode 3 I want to focus on my favourite landscaping tool- the Hori Hori knife. What is a Hori Hori knife? If you are thinking, what in the world is a Hori Hori knife, you are not alone. Just a few years back, I was in that exact same boat. Then, I…
Yesterday we posted an update on the small yard landscaping at the Beige Bungalow. Although it was completed a few months back, it took me a while to get around to writing the post. So I figured it was time for an update to show you all what a few months of growing time can do for a new landscaping…
A few months ago we finished up another project at the Beige Bungalow. This time around it was adding some much needed curb appeal to the house as we tackled the front garden. But I wanted to share with you guys how easy it is for anyone to tackle a project such as this one in a weekend. Plus it…
Welcome back to Tool School! In Episode 1, I discussed the must have tools for DIY projects: Power tool edition, where I dove into my favourite power tools, what they are used for, and which particular brand/model is in my shop! I received a few emails about how last weeks article was too focused on tools for the DIYer, or someone…
Q: I have a house-hunting question for you. What do you look for when buying a house? What should I look past? Help! All of the older homes in our price range feel dated, dirty, and decrepit. How do you know which houses are worth buying and which ones are lost causes? All I can think of is the money…