We refinished the wooden staircase in our 130 year old home. It was a daunting task, but we are happy with the results.
Refinishing Wood Stairs Old House
Painting the Cottage Deck
Stepping onto a wooden deck overlooking a tranquil lake can be one of the most calming experiences. The water's gentle ripples, the chirping birds, and the scent of fresh air all combine to provide a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But as picturesque as it might seem, the wear and... Continue Reading →
Ontario’s Ice Harvest History
A mysterious island barn is a legacy of Ontario's historic Ice Harvest industry.
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.
Renovating the Master Bedroom (Part 2)
Part 2 of our Century Home Bedroom Before and After
Renovating our Master Bedroom
Renovating the Master Bedroom in our century home ourselves. Part 1 of a Before and After story.
Family Room Reno – Before and After
A before and after story about our century home family room makeover.
Old House Living Room Before and After
A before and after story about our old house living room renovation
Home Staging 101
Having our home staged isn't fun, but we can definitely learn from it. We have had our homes staged a few times over the years.
Midnight Fireplace Surround Makeover
I painted my 1990s green slate fireplace surround to give it an inexpensive makeover
3 Bathrooms Before and After
We renovated three bathrooms in our 1890s home and this is a quick summary
The New Old Bathroom
We completed few small projects in our almost complete bathroom reno ourselves - spraypainting a light fixture and installing a vintage doorknob.
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)
Terror in the Neighbourhood
We evicted our neighbourhood terrors
The Cat Door Needed to Go
Filling holes while waiting out the pandemic