One of our friends had a sturdy old wooden end table that they no longer wanted and gave it to me. I enjoy refurbishing wood furniture and I knew I could make this old table work within my coastal beach decor. It's a solid piece and they sure don't make them like that anymore. The end table … [Read more...] about Upcycled Before and After Photos of New Coastal End Table
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Coastal Whale Tail Cast Iron Wall Hooks
Three years ago we decided to undertake a major remodeling project in our home. We decided to completely gut our large living room and remodel it. Over the past three years it has gotten new walls, a new ceiling, 4 new windows, new recessed lighting, woodwork trim, a new door, a coat closet, etc. … [Read more...] about Coastal Whale Tail Cast Iron Wall Hooks
How Smart Home Technology Can Benefit You
The smart home trend has been something that has grown in size and interest over the past few years. As more devices are offered to consumers at more attractive price points, smart home technology has become quite common. For those who have not yet embraced the technology and are feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...] about How Smart Home Technology Can Benefit You
Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand
A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn't want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn't work with my home decor. I decoate in a coastal and beach theme. The first … [Read more...] about Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand
How Families Save Money When Moving Homes
No matter how much you have recently decluttered and purged, moving a house can be quite expensive. Bulky and heavy items can add to the cost, especially if you are moving over greater distances. While a move across the country will require careful management of square inches, moving to a place like … [Read more...] about How Families Save Money When Moving Homes
How to Clean and Repaint Outdoor Shepherd’s Hooks
Shepherd's hooks get dirty, rusty, and grimey just like any outdoor garden decor item. It's important to clean them semi-yearly to keep them looking nice. If you properly take care of them they should last you for several years, if not decades. I pull all of mine out of the ground and lay them … [Read more...] about How to Clean and Repaint Outdoor Shepherd’s Hooks
Tips for Buying an Outdoor Storage Shed
Outdoor storage sheds come in all different sizes and shapes. You can purchase ones made from treated wood, metal, hard plastic, coated rubber, and all type's of materials. They can come completely empty inside or loaded with extra features. When looking to buy a new outdoor storage shed you need to … [Read more...] about Tips for Buying an Outdoor Storage Shed
Refinishing Old Furniture Using the DeWALT Palm Sander
One of our neighbors that used to live down the street and moved to another state last month gave us several old furniture pieces to upcycle and refinish. They know that Shelly and I enjoy all kinds of home improvement projects including refinishing old furniture. In my honest opinion, older pieces … [Read more...] about Refinishing Old Furniture Using the DeWALT Palm Sander