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Allie Merrill
Feb 17, 20214 min read
1969 Shasta Trailer
Meet the newest member of our family -- unnamed vintage Shasta trailer! Hopefully she won't be unnamed for long, but we haven't had a...
Allie Merrill
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Master Bathroom Complete Remodel
Out of our whole house, I think this room has seen one of the biggest transformations, and that's saying something! When we bought the...
Allie Merrill
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Fireplace Makeover with Roman clay
Learn how to DIY your old brick fireplace with this modern, clean, simple Roman Clay makeover!
Allie Merrill
Jun 26, 20202 min read
DIY Modern Wall Hooks
If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to update your hook game, these modern wall hooks are the way to go!
Allie Merrill
Feb 25, 20202 min read
Weekend Reno: Fairhaven Country Cottage
Check out our weekend renovation of my parent's guest cottage, and the difference it made in the feel of the space!
Allie Merrill
Feb 18, 20202 min read
DIY: How to Paint and Patch a Brick Fireplace
Here's an easy DIY that anyone can do to freshen up an old brick fireplace!
Allie Merrill
Nov 3, 20192 min read
Walk-Out Basement Remodel — Before and After!
While we didn’t plan to renovate the basement anytime soon, a burst water connection had other plans! In June of this year, we returned...
Allie Merrill
May 14, 20181 min read
How to Support a Peninsula Countertop
When we decided to install a butcher block countertop, I didn’t even think about the extra step of installing supports. However, about a...
Allie Merrill
May 3, 20181 min read
PROJECT FAIL: Single Sheet Sawhorse
Not all projects turn out the way we’re hoping, and we plan to share those fails with you as often as they happen! This project was...
Allie Merrill
May 2, 20181 min read
Removing Floors to Expose Original Hardwoods
When we saw the cheap flooring they had put down in this house, we crossed our fingers that it would be easy to take up AND that there...
Allie Merrill
Feb 2, 20182 min read
Our Own Fixer Upper’s Kitchen Inspiration
By the time we purchased this house, I thought most of the design decisions had already been made, and that things would go so quickly...
Allie Merrill
Oct 18, 20172 min read
How to Patch and Paint a Brick Fireplace
For all you Fixer Upper fans out there…this is a classic Joanna Gaines move, and it’s one I was excited to try for myself. This fireplace...
Allie Merrill
Oct 2, 20172 min read
How to Clean Unsealed (or very old!) Hardwood Floors
WARNING: This process is very simple and may confuse you if you’re expecting a difficult task. Please keep this in mind before...
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Allie Merrill
Sep 25, 20173 min read
Home Renovation: The Grand [BEFORE] Tour
Welcome to our new home renovation project! This is our first home purchase EVER so needless to say we are very excited, but also a...
Allie Merrill
Mar 24, 20172 min read
How to Store Skis in a Small Space
How to Store Skis in a Small Space by Allie Merrill This tutorial includes the same instructions for our previous two posts, so we won’t...
Allie Merrill
Feb 6, 20172 min read
How to Use Drywall Anchors
How to Use Drywall Anchors by Alex Merrill There are innumerable household tasks that call for — or should call for — drywall anchors. A...
Allie Merrill
Feb 1, 20172 min read
How to Mount a Bike on the Wall
How to Mount a Bike on the Wall by Alex Merrill Living in small spaces necessitates innovative ways to store things. Since Allie and I...
Allie Merrill
Jan 10, 20174 min read
How to Build a Roof Rack
How to Build a Roof Rack by Alex Merrill If your car is like mine, it has the front to back ‘rails’ from the factory, but it’s missing...
Allie Merrill
Nov 21, 20162 min read
5 Favorite Items in My Tool Bag
5 Favorite Items in My Toolbag by Alex Merrill 1. 5-in-1 I know what you must be thinking, I’ve used up all five of my entries with one...
Allie Merrill
Nov 17, 20163 min read
How to Make a Rope Swing Shelf
How to Make a Rope Swing Shelf by Allie Merrill ; If you want a quick and easy project that pays off in good looks, this is the one for...
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