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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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…
    July 27, 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
  • How to Paint a Tumbling Blocks Pattern

    DIY Tumbling Blocks Hand-Painted Floor

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. The painted floor in the bathroom is done! It only took a million…
    July 7, 2016
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 cabinet is in place, and…

    July 27, 20182 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Laundry Room
  • 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
  • How to Paint a Tumbling Blocks Pattern

    DIY Tumbling Blocks Hand-Painted Floor

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. The painted floor in the bathroom is done! It only took a million hours! ‘Tumbling blocks’ is a…

    July 7, 201642 commentsArtsy, Bathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), Painting, The Victorian House
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