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  • DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    Today, I grout! But first, let’s take a look at the tiling progress I’ve made. I started by finding the…
    July 11, 2018
  • Laying Schluter Ditra for Tile | Making it Lovely

    Laying Ditra to Prep for Tile

    Still prepping for tile! I underestimated the amount of work it would take to DIY this install. I imagined it…
    July 2, 2018
  • Safety First!

    Removing Paint from Concrete with an Angle Grinder

    Did you know that you aren't supposed to lay tile over painted concrete? I sure didn't when I was planning…
    June 11, 2018
  • No Makeup Home Tour

    My ‘No Makeup Home Tour’

    I straighten the house before taking photos. Clear surfaces, vacuum the rug, and gather the toys out of sight. I’ll…
    May 23, 2018
  • Quincy Bed in Blush Pink Bedroom with All-White Bedding | Making it Lovely

    Where Do You Find Inspiration?

    I feel like I've been deep in planning mode for so long. I finally get to execute! The laundry room…
    May 18, 2018
  • Laundry Room (Before)

    Next Up is the Laundry Room

    I've been doing a ton of work outside lately, but it's time to move on to the interior again. Hey…
    May 16, 2018
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  • DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    Today, I grout! But first, let’s take a look at the tiling progress I’ve made. I started by finding the center of the room, then…

    July 11, 201810 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • Laying Schluter Ditra for Tile | Making it Lovely

    Laying Ditra to Prep for Tile

    Still prepping for tile! I underestimated the amount of work it would take to DIY this install. I imagined it like this. Bring tile home,…

    July 2, 20188 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • Safety First!

    Removing Paint from Concrete with an Angle Grinder

    Did you know that you aren’t supposed to lay tile over painted concrete? I sure didn’t when I was planning our laundry room! (I also…

    June 11, 201810 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • No Makeup Home Tour

    My ‘No Makeup Home Tour’

    I straighten the house before taking photos. Clear surfaces, vacuum the rug, and gather the toys out of sight. I’ll run to Trader Joe’s for…

    May 23, 201831 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Quincy Bed in Blush Pink Bedroom with All-White Bedding | Making it Lovely

    Where Do You Find Inspiration?

    I feel like I’ve been deep in planning mode for so long. I finally get to execute! The laundry room is of course first, but…

    May 18, 201811 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Laundry Room (Before)

    Next Up is the Laundry Room

    I’ve been doing a ton of work outside lately, but it’s time to move on to the interior again. Hey there, laundry room. Wait, that’s…

    May 16, 201815 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
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