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By Morgan Saylor On December 2, 2016

Weathered Wood How-To

When will rustic farmhouse weathered wood go out of style? Never, we hope. Especially since we’ve managed to source up a super...


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Tags: DIY, wood, paint,

By Morgan Saylor On November 28, 2016

Transitional Porch Décor

We take a lot of pride in our porches. From fall through winter, festive porch design is a must. But don’t wear yourself out...


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Tags: Design, Plants, wood,

If you don’t have one, you might be looking for a home with a wood deck, or you’re considering building one. A wood deck can add...


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Tags: Outdoor Living, Maintenance, wood,

By Morgan Saylor On May 17, 2016

DIY Paneling

There’s nothing worse than an underwhelming entryway. Okay, that’s a bit dramatic – there are a few things that are worse than a...


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Tags: DIY, wood, how-to,

By Morgan Saylor On April 22, 2016

Floors 101

We are always on the lookout for any information that can help you settle into your home! If you’re looking to do flooring...


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Tags: wood, tile, hardwood,

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,