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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
  • 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
  • Chevron Marble Tile with Blue and White Chinoiserie

    Six Designs Inspired by Stone

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I've been working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for…
    October 29, 2015
  • White Subway Tile and Hex Tile, Plus Paint Swatches

    Six Designs Inspired by Tile

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I'm working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for the…
    August 31, 2015
  • The Basement Tile

    It's in, and it looks fantastic. The bathroom is a different green than the floor, though it's hard to tell…
    February 4, 2011
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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
  • 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
  • Chevron Marble Tile with Blue and White Chinoiserie

    Six Designs Inspired by Stone

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I’ve been working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for the blog around the three…

    October 29, 201511 commentsDecorating
  • White Subway Tile and Hex Tile, Plus Paint Swatches

    Six Designs Inspired by Tile

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I’m working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for the blog around the three main…

    August 31, 201520 commentsDecorating
  • The Basement Tile

    It’s in, and it looks fantastic. The bathroom is a different green than the floor, though it’s hard to tell in the photos. There’s no…

    February 4, 201167 commentsBasement, Bathrooms, Laundry Room
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