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DIY Marble Countertops

Looking For DIY Marble Options To Replace Dated Granite Countertops We have lived in our condo for over two years and I tried and tried to love my dated granite…I never felt the love! I wanted to replace them with Quartz that looked like marble but that was way too expensive. Because I hated the …

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DIY Built-In Fireplace and Mantel

I have always loved a fireplace and had one in every home we have owned. When we downsized to a small condo in FL, I knew at some point I would add a fireplace. It took going through three years of Christmas holidays without one to finally make a plan and create a DIY built-in …

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Bathroom Remodel
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Bathroom Remodel Using Shiplap

Updated Bathroom Using Shiplap When we moved into our condo I knew the downstairs bathroom had to be remodeled. While the bones were good, meaning sink, toilet and tub; the floors, walls and trim needed an update. I surprised myself by making it the last room I remodeled, since I thought it would be the …

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Brick Floors
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DIY Brick Floors Over Tile

How To Install Brick Floors Over Tile I finally had a chance to sit down and write the tutorial for my DIY Brick floors installed over tile. After a lot of research, most everything I found wanted a thin set application applied over the tile to level it before installing the bricks. I needed an …

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DIY Staircase Makeover With Paint and Runner

A much needed improvement with staircase makeover I decided to get rid of the carpet upstairs and replace with laminate wood like floors.  As I searched for floors I could not find stair treads or noses to match the floors that I liked.  This became a problem because the staircase was carpeted and had a …

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