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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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