Simple Front Porch Makeover on a Budget
This simple front porch makeover features colorful decor to make the front door a focal point. My front porch was looking a little worse for wear after our long winter, …
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Colorful Layered Doormats for Summer
Here are 6 colorful layered doormat options, perfect for summer. You might also like my front porch makeover on a budget. Maybe I’m a little late to the trend, but …
Small Porch Decor to Add Curb Appeal
Even though it’s still cold outside, I spend a lot of time dreaming about spring. Warm weather means being able to work outside and hear the frogs croaking. I’m so …
What to Consider When Buying a New Front Door
After living in our home for over 3 years, we recently bought a new front door. The new door has been such a nice change. Today, I thought I would …
Learn How to Install a Doorbell Button
Small projects often lead to other small projects. When I recently painted my front door, it made the trim look awful, so I had to paint it. Then the light …
Save Money with a DIY Exterior Farmhouse Light
After 3 years of living in our home, I feel like we’re finally in a stage where the house is looking better instead of worse. The recent updates that I’ve …
How to Make a DIY Wreath with a Woodland Theme
Want to learn how to make your own DIY wreath? When you live in a forest, you come to have a great appreciation for mushrooms. There are just so many …
How to Make a DIY Welcome Mat with a Plaid Pattern
Learn how to paint a plaid welcome mat! A few weeks ago, I read an article about fun DIY projects that we love, but that in reality, we will never …
Fall Outdoor Living Tour
Now that the temps have dropped down to normal, I’m loving fall. It’s our last chance to spend time outside before out winter hibernation period, so we have been outside …
The Lazy Girl’s Guide on How to Paint Shutters
Learn how to paint shutters and easily improve your home’s curb appeal. Curb appeal updates can make such a difference and are usually simple, like painting a door, adding a …
How to Paint an Exterior Door for Instant Curb Appeal
Learn how to paint exterior doors. It’s a quick way to improve your curb appeal without a lot of effort. In our last home, we lived in a neighborhood with …
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How to Fill Tall Planters (and Swap Plants Easily!)
Learn how to fill tall planters without spending a ton of cash on dirt or making them too heavy. If you’re looking for another way to easily spruce up your …
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Adding Flowers to the Front Garden
When I saw my house while house hunting, it was pretty much love at first sight. I think my whole family felt that way. Our eyes turned into heart shapes …
Sprucing up the front yard
It’s March, which means I have spring on my mind! I grew up in Texas where March really does mean spring at this time. While we’re expecting snow at the …