A simple and fun valentine wreath made from paper curls. Use any cute valentine themed paper to create this fun piece of home decor. If you are looking for more fabulous Valentine ideas, try getting crafty with your kids, make a rustic Valentine themed sign, or if you want a different style wreath we also […]
DIY Valentine’s Day Decor: Faux Bois Pitcher with Carved Heart
Celebrate you and your sweetheart with this simple and fast craft: a DIY faux bois pitcher with a carved heart. It’s the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day decor! Please watch the tutorial and give us a like and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! Valentine’s Day Faux Bois Pitcher Supplies: White (or […]
DIY Argyle Valentine Wreath Tutorial
Are you in need of a super easy and cute DIY Argyle Valentine Wreath? Come see how easy it is to make step-by-step! Share the Valentine’s love with your family, too. Check out: Valentine’s date night ideas that won’t break the bank and 10 Valentine’s crafts for kids. Supplies Needed: (1 ) – 18’ Wreath […]
DIY Fireplace Makeover Part Two: KILZ Priming and Painting
Learn how to prime and paint a mantel as part of a fireplace makeover, and when and why you should use primer in a renovation project. Plus, our tried and true tips for getting a great paint finish using primer. Thank you to KILZ® Brand for sponsoring this post, we have used your products for […]
DIY Fireplace Makeover Part One: Updating Mantel Moldings
In need of a fireplace makeover? Read and watch how we did ours to get inspiration for your DIY fireplace makeover. This is part one in a series of blog posts and videos showing the progress. Thanks to DAP for sponsoring this post, all opinions are ours. Now Our DIY Fireplace Makeover Begins Since we […]
DIY Wood Triangle Tree for Easy Christmas Decor
Build a wood triangle tree or a whole forest of trees for your mantel! This easy Christmas decor idea can be painted and decorated to fit whatever style you love, for Christmas and winter decorating. Last year we showed you this Ornament Display Tree, and we loved it! The triangle tree shape is just so fun […]
Faux Fur Tree Skirt
Faux Fur Tree Skirt No time for intricate Christmas decor crafts? Same! Make your own faux fur tree skirt in less than 3 minutes — for real! Round out your holiday home with Christmas decor such as our printable 3-D holiday ornaments, 25 winter wreath ideas, and some vintage holiday sheet music, also printable! Supplies: […]
Easy Dollar Store Hacks for Halloween Decorations
Come watch our fast, easy, and inexpensive dollar store hacks for DIY Halloween decorations: DIY bejeweled sugar skulls and a Dia de los Muertos garland. Also find 12 DIY Halloween decoration projects from a collection of bloggers. You’re sure to find one you’ll love! Also take a look at our Halloween decor roundup post , how […]
Cheap & Easy DIY Halloween Decor: Dollar Store Gold Skeletons
Make your own funny DIY Halloween decorations with this inexpensive dollar store skeleton idea! These shelf-sitting skeletons in gold are a little glam and a little spooky for your Halloween mantel. Happy Saturday, Remodelaholics! Today we have a really fun, cheap, and easy (a DIYers favorite three words, right?) DIY Halloween decoration idea for you. […]
Smart Home Update: Installing a Wi-Fi Thermostat
Installing a Wi-FI Thermostat can be a tedious chore if you don’t know what you are doing. See how we added a smart home thermostat and what features we love about our Honeywell Home T-9 Wi-Fi Thermostat. As we’ve been updating our pair of fixer-uppers, we’ve also been adding smart home features. Controlling household devices […]
How to Refinish and Restore a Wood Deck
We built our redwood deck a few years ago and the stain and sealer faded and chipped almost immediately. It was time for a new deck finish! Watch and see how to refinish and restore a wood deck using an oil finish instead of a stain and sealer. Back when we bought our Birch House […]
14 Tips for In-Ground Trampoline Installation
Ever wondered how to dig a trampoline hole? See what we learned and watch our tips for a successful in-ground trampoline installation. We love our backyards and having a great place for our kids to play and work alongside us. My kids are begging for a trampoline, so when my buddy Sam from TrampolineHoles.com was […]
IKEA Hack: DIY Over the Fridge Cabinet Organizer for Cookie Sheets and Cutting Boards
Organize the cabinet above the fridge to fit cookie sheets and cutting boards with this easy IKEA kitchen cabinet hack. These DIY over the fridge cabinet organizer dividers are removable, adjustable, and easy to customize to fit any type of cabinet. When it comes to kitchen organization, clever storage ideas abound. For our kitchen, that […]
Pro Tips for DIY Sod Installation
Wondering how to lay your own sod? Follow these Pro tips for DIY sod installation for a high-quality lawn on a do-it-yourself budget! The yard was a big selling point for our current house (and also for us buying the house next door as well!) but we had a big garden area that we just […]
Easy Inflatable Hot Tub and Swimming Pool Setup
Add a fun and relaxing above ground pool and hot tub to your backyard in just a few hours with our Intex review and tips for an easy inflatable hot tub and swimming pool setup. The backyard was a big selling point in our current homes (yes, both of them!) and we especially like to […]
