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By Morgan Saylor On July 7, 2016

Countertops 101

A kitchen remodel has many intricate parts: appliances, the back splash, cabinet pulls. There are many design elements to...


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Tags: Remodel, Kitchen, countertops,

It’s a cool look, but even the bravest of DIY-ers are hesitant to attempt concrete countertops. Lucky for us, a daring DIY-er has...


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Tags: DIY, Renovate, Remodel,

By Morgan Saylor On May 5, 2016

Subway Tile How-To

Last week we found out that homes listed with subway tiles as a feature were selling like hotcakes! Taking heed of the market and...


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Tags: DIY, Renovate, Style,

By Morgan Saylor On April 18, 2016

Ugly Fridge Makeover

Make no mistake: all appliances were not created equal. Some might call it the hub of your house, the heart of the kitchen – the...


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Tags: DIY, Chalk Paint, Easy,

By Morgan Saylor On March 16, 2016

Farmhouse Sinks

You don’t have to have a barn full of cows and a yard swarming with chickens to love a farmhouse sink!


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Tags: Interior Design, Kitchen, Decor,

In 2015, we saw a lot of interesting design elements debut in kitchen design that, when combined, may be on the horizon in a big...


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Tags: Design, Home, Fun,