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  • Stipping Wallpaper Leaves a Mess of the Walls | Making it Lovely

    Stripping Wallpaper in the Bathroom

    I wanted to do a little refresh of the bathroom on the first floor. The shower is fine. The antique…
    January 11, 2021
  • DIY Roman Shades, Edie Stroheim Fabric from Fabricut | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    DIY Roman Shades

    If you are looking around your home for some projects to keep yourself busy, maybe some Roman shades are in…
    March 23, 2020
  • OSB Subfloor

    Tiling with Cement Board Instead of Ditra

    I want my bathroom tile to have longevity. I’m using porcelain (wonderfully durable), and taking the time to do the…
    August 29, 2019
  • Sketch - Marble Fireplace Styling

    Sketchy

    I've been working on the house pretty much nonstop from the time I wake up until it's time to sleep.…
    July 19, 2019
  • Storage Cabinets and Folding Laundry Space

    Our Basement Laundry Room Makeover

    This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Thank you for making this renovation possible! The laundry room in our Victorian is…
    November 28, 2018
  • How to Make DIY Plywood Countertops | Making it Lovely

    Making DIY Plywood Countertops

    There are a few options when it comes to wooden counters. Let me just say right now that I’m not…
    November 8, 2018
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  • Stipping Wallpaper Leaves a Mess of the Walls | Making it Lovely

    Stripping Wallpaper in the Bathroom

    I wanted to do a little refresh of the bathroom on the first floor. The shower is fine. The antique console sink with separate hot…

    January 11, 202114 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Bathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), The Victorian House
  • DIY Roman Shades, Edie Stroheim Fabric from Fabricut | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    DIY Roman Shades

    If you are looking around your home for some projects to keep yourself busy, maybe some Roman shades are in order? Fully functional Roman shades!…

    March 23, 20200 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • OSB Subfloor

    Tiling with Cement Board Instead of Ditra

    I want my bathroom tile to have longevity. I’m using porcelain (wonderfully durable), and taking the time to do the job right from the prep…

    August 29, 20192 commentsBathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), The Victorian House
  • Sketch - Marble Fireplace Styling

    Sketchy

    I’ve been working on the house pretty much nonstop from the time I wake up until it’s time to sleep. It was too hot to…

    July 19, 20194 commentsArtsy
  • Storage Cabinets and Folding Laundry Space

    Our Basement Laundry Room Makeover

    This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. Thank you for making this renovation possible! The laundry room in our Victorian is in the basement, and the…

    November 28, 201816 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • How to Make DIY Plywood Countertops | Making it Lovely

    Making DIY Plywood Countertops

    There are a few options when it comes to wooden counters. Let me just say right now that I’m not sure I picked the best…

    November 8, 201814 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, Projects, The Victorian House
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