We wanted to move our washer and dryer in our 1890s home but things didn't go as originally planned.
Airing My Dirty Laundry
Around the House
Sometimes, one thing leads to another and nothing gets done around the house.
How to Remove Carpet Underpad
Scraping carpet underpadding up from hardwood floor is no fun but can be done.
Penny Tile Floor – How To
Our DIY penny round tile floor project is finished without too much drama ( why and how to install and cut penny tile and how to avoid bad penny tile installation)
Painting old Radiators
Painting radiators in our 130 year old house wasn't difficult, just time consuming and a little messy. What paint to use and how to apply.
1990s Gas Fireplace Makeover
We didn't like our shiny green gas 1990s fireplace, so we gave it an inexpensive DIY makeover
The Cat Door Needed to Go
Filling holes while waiting out the pandemic
Fiddling with the roof
Having to fix or replace a roof is no fun at all.
DIY Crackle Paint
A thrifty crackled white mirror
Centre Pedestal Table Makeover
We cut down a thrifted round table until it was just right.
Kitchen Thrifting
Is it ever OK to grab a neighbour's discarded kitchen table and refinish it? Of course it is!
Powder Room Reno Gets Rolling…..
The renovation of a powder room involves tiling, sink replacement, and door adjustments, requiring teamwork and careful planning for completion.
My Toilet Changing Story
Can or should a housewife install a toilet?
Old House Reno – Crowded House
Tearing off wallpaper and painting are suitable projects to do while staying safe at home in a crowded house.
Kitchen Reno – Dark Stained Butcher Block
Dark Tung Oil from the Real Milk Paint Company creates a food safe dark stain on butcher block countertops (birch, maple and pine)