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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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Laundry Room - Washer and Dryer Hoses, Ducts, Drains, and Water Inlets

    The Accidental Geyser

    We washed a load of laundry last night! In our own house! Oh, function. How I've missed you. The sink…
  • Crafty (& Handy)

    DIY Roman Shades

    DIY Roman Shades, Edie Stroheim Fabric from Fabricut | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    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 comments
  • Bathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), The Victorian House

    Tiling with Cement Board Instead of Ditra

    OSB Subfloor

    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 comments
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Our Basement Laundry Room Makeover

    Storage Cabinets and Folding Laundry Space

    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 comments
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, Projects, The Victorian House

    Making DIY Plywood Countertops

    How to Make DIY Plywood Countertops | Making it Lovely

    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 comments
  • Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room

    The Accidental Geyser

    Laundry Room - Washer and Dryer Hoses, Ducts, Drains, and Water Inlets

    We washed a load of laundry last night! In our own house! Oh, function. How I’ve missed you. The sink cabinet is in place, and…

    July 27, 20182 comments
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    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 comments
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