Plastering walls doesn’t have to be difficult, and we’re sharing a secret method that will make it easy for you to plaster walls yourself. With prices for building materials and tradespeople at an all-time high, we’re tackling more and more home improvement projects ourselves. This DIY plastering method will help you achieve perfectly smooth walls yourself for a fraction of the price a professional would charge. Don’t believe me? Well, take a look at the room I just finished ... Read the Post
How To Remove Paint From Marble Or Granite (without damaging it)
We found a black marble fire surround in our guest bedroom! I know it sounds mad to “find” an antique marble fireplace surround, but I’d honestly not paid the room much attention. With more pressing renovations to tackle, we ignored the room until we recently had a little mishap while having our wood-burning stove installed in the room below (you can see what happened at the end of this post). And now, after a lot of scraping and cleaning, our fireplace surround now looks like ... Read the Post
Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress Review – How Does It Really Feel?
After months of behind-the-scenes work, our guest bedroom is looking better than ever, and we actually have some furniture, but there is one big thing missing – a mattress. After a bit of research, we opted to buy an Emma foam mattress and, after some thorough testing, are sharing a full review of our new Emma luxe cooling mattress, including all the pros and cons so that you can decide if it’s the right mattress for you. Mattresses that arrive vacuum-rolled and squashed in compact ... Read the Post
How To Paint A Rusty Metal Fence
Now that it’s summer, we’ve started working on improving our outdoor space and have just completed the first project of the year - we’ve painted our rusty metal fence. First impressions count and, when it comes to the front of our house and entryway, things could be better. The painted wood is chipped in more places than I can count, part of the columns are rotten and the metal fence and gate were so rusty that I wasn’t sure they could be saved. Luckily, painting our metal gate and ... Read the Post
DIY Easter Bunny Napkin Rings
There’s something about springtime that always makes me feel creative, and these DIY Easter bunny napkin rings I just finished making are the perfect quick and easy addition to your table decor this Easter. We have big plans for Easter and I can’t wait to share these adorable bunny napkin rings with our guests as I’m sure they’ll love them as much as we do. Another great thing about these DIY Easter bunny napkin rings is that they’re not only quick to make, but they’re also extremely ... Read the Post
XTool M1 Review – Is The Laser and Blade Hybrid Machine Really Worth It?
AD - This post is in collaboration with xTool and contains affiliate links. We only recommend products we love and think that you will, too! Read our full disclaimer here. With so many full-on home improvement projects going on, it’s nice to focus on the smaller details for a change and our new tool - an xTool M1 laser and blade cutter - has allowed us to get creative and make some gorgeous new additions to our home. And, we might have gotten a bit carried away as I’ve not stopped ... Read the Post