We Made Our Own Wine
We had fun making a batch of “home made” wine at our local make your own wine store!
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Do it yourself – DIY
Ontario’s Ice Harvest History
Our mysterious island barn is a legacy of Ontario’s historic Ice Harvest industry.
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Kitchen Island Counter Replacement
We replaced the existing wooden countertop of our kitchen island with quartz. This was a quick refresh to our existing kitchen in our 130 year old home. Continue reading Kitchen Island Counter Replacement
Junque from the Sheds
Our island sheds were filled to the brim with old stuff – and a few treasures that I painted blue. Continue reading Junque from the Sheds
How to Clean Oil Paintings
How to clean old oil paintings at home – a DIY project Continue reading How to Clean Oil Paintings
Renovating our Master Bedroom
Renovating the Master Bedroom in our century home ourselves. Part 1 of a Before and After story. Continue reading Renovating our Master Bedroom
Family Room Reno – Before and After
A before and after story about our century home family room makeover. Continue reading Family Room Reno – Before and After
Midnight Fireplace Surround Makeover
I painted my 1990s green slate fireplace surround to give it an inexpensive makeover Continue reading Midnight Fireplace Surround Makeover
3 Bathrooms Before and After
We renovated three bathrooms in our 1890s home and this is a quick summary Continue reading 3 Bathrooms Before and After
Laundry to Bathroom Progress
We are turning our laundry room back into a bathroom in our century home with a little help
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Painting Ledgestone
We were happy to make our ledgestone wall disappear with a thin layer of paint
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Airing My Dirty Laundry
We wanted to move our washer and dryer in our 1890s home but things didn’t go as originally planned. Continue reading Airing My Dirty Laundry
1990s Gas Fireplace Makeover
We didn’t like our shiny green gas 1990s fireplace, so we gave it an inexpensive DIY makeover Continue reading 1990s Gas Fireplace Makeover
The Cat Door Needed to Go
How to remove and fill in a pet door or cat flap. Nothing against cats – we just don’t have one!
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Renovation Painting Projects
Chalk painting furniture and copper faux finish of hardware for our second bedroom renovation in our 1890s home. Continue reading Renovation Painting Projects
Bedroom Renovation Project #1
A bedroom renovation in our 1890s home. Continue reading Bedroom Renovation Project #1