Tag Archives: DIY

We’ve Started Scraping Paint Again

When we bought the place, we knew our crazy old house would need a new exterior paint job, and soon. During our first summer here, Christy convinced me that I could do the paint job and we shouldn’t hire someone. … Continue reading

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Heart Pine Photo Shelves for the Dining Room – DIY

Christy and I really enjoy taking and sharing photos. One of the first things we put up in our house was a wall of photos in the dining room. I think that project was the first time I realized just … Continue reading

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Porch Makeover

When Robby and I started the job of improving and painting the entire exterior of the house, we were partially motivated by the feelings we had while sitting on the front porch. They were love-hate feelings: we loved the space … Continue reading

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