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  • 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
  • A Colorful Door, Colorful Appliances

    (And a Big Goal) I was thinking some more about lighting, and the plan for finishing the kitchen's minor update.…
    March 6, 2013
  • The Laundry Room, As it Usually Looks

    This post is sponsored by Method. I've shown you my laundry room before, all clean and new and shiny. Oh,…
    May 1, 2012
  • Our Laundry Room

    Sink and faucets provided by Vintage Tub & Bath I showed you the final design plan already, but now I…
    April 19, 2011
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  • 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
  • A Colorful Door, Colorful Appliances

    (And a Big Goal) I was thinking some more about lighting, and the plan for finishing the kitchen’s minor update. OK, really what I was…

    March 6, 201380 commentsBasement, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • The Laundry Room, As it Usually Looks

    This post is sponsored by Method. I’ve shown you my laundry room before, all clean and new and shiny. Oh, you cute little joke of…

    May 1, 201240 commentsLaundry Room
  • Our Laundry Room

    Sink and faucets provided by Vintage Tub & Bath I showed you the final design plan already, but now I can finally show you the…

    April 19, 2011111 commentsBasement, Laundry Room
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