This pasta dish with sausage and spinach is SO easy to make and has tons of flavor! This one is a crowd pleaser and so easy to throw together! Have you ever forgotten about a favorite dish and then rediscovered it? Maybe something from your childhood or a recipe that not only tastes good, but … Read more
I think I forgot how green North Carolina can get, but it’s GREEN and spring is in full swing. In addition, I think (hope) we’re coming out of the worst of Pollen season, just in time for my parents and Chris’s parents to come stay with us. Our daughter is getting baptized this weekend and … Read more
Suggestions for how high to hang curtains are plentiful. These curtains should float just slightly above the floor. However, a puddle finish is not always necessary. This article will explain the two most common finishes for curtains. Puddle and Float. In this case, the puddle finish is not necessary. It is best to choose the … Read more
Make your own DIY slide out pantry or cabinet drawers for SO much less! I’m back with another great project from the pantry makeover! Have you seen those awesome metal cabinet inserts that roll out with cool ways to organize all the kitchen gear? They are great, but are SO expensive. I can’t ever pull … Read more
Welcome to another “Made it into the book but kinda got cut” blog segment – specifically about bathroom “rule breakers”. It’s about those creatives that said “yeah, we know what we are supposed to do when designing a bathroom” and then did whatever the hell they wanted, knocking it out of the park. They are … Read more
When you buy a house that you plan to renovate, there’s always one room that you categorize as the “worst” room in the house. While our current 1960s-era home is FULL of weird decisions and quirky spots throughout, the main (and only) bathroom on the main floor of the home was just a lot to … Read more
Wow, wow, wow it’s time for a major update in the yard! Now before you light me up and say you like the before better… in this state?–I’m with you. Demo started December 5th and we still have a couple more months of work to go, including hardscaping, landscaping and then years for everything to … Read more
Traditional open fireplaces undoubtedly look good and create a cozy atmosphere in a cold and snowy evening, but their efficiency is not particularly impressive. That is why many people go for wood stoves — not exactly a high-tech heating solution, but certainly a fairly safe and reliable one. In the end, every time electricity fails, … Read more
This crown cutting jig makes cutting and installing crown molding a BREEZE! When I say this little crown molding tool is a game changer, I mean…GAME CHANGER. If you’ve ever cut crown molding on a saw, you know what a pain it can be. I have to keep examples of the cuts nearby to remind … Read more
If you haven’t already tapped into your front yard’s full potential, now is the time. Spring is in full force, the homebuying season is upon us, and a thoughtfully designed front yard can do wonders for your curb appeal while supplementing the livable space your home has to offer. But where should you invest if … Read more