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DIY, Etc, House, Staircase

House Goals for 2019 and Beyond

January 1, 2019September 11, 2019by Marti4 Comments on House Goals for 2019 and Beyond
House Goals for 2019 and Beyond

After all of 2018's work, our house (AKA Hauslermo) is feeling really good. My make-it-work kitchen makeover was definitely the right call for us, in lieu of a full kitchen renovation. The mudroom was an impactful, budget-friendly overhaul. And replacing all of the moulding makes the entire first floor feel more finished. At this point, [...]

Decorating, DIY, Living Room

Moulding and Living Room Progress

December 24, 2018by Marti3 Comments on Moulding and Living Room Progress
Moulding and Living Room Progress

One of my big goals for 2018 was to finish replacing all of the first floor moulding, and I am stoked to report that it is all done. A previous owner replaced the original millwork with trim that wasn't as appropriate for the house, and I undid his work. I'm generally not a sentimental or [...]

DIY, Entryway, Lighting

Bungalow Entryway with DIY Hook Rail

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018by Marti6 Comments on Bungalow Entryway with DIY Hook Rail
Bungalow Entryway with DIY Hook Rail

I've been working overtime on the house these past several weeks, trying to wrap up as many things as possible before the end of the year. Deadlines are motivating, even when they're totally arbitrary. As a result, I have a couple of projects to catch you up on. First up: our finally finished entryway. The [...]

Cats, DIY, Mudroom, Storage

ORC Week 6: Mudroom Before and After

November 7, 2018by Marti9 Comments on ORC Week 6: Mudroom Before and After
ORC Week 6: Mudroom Before and After

Welcome back, dear readers, to the season finale of "Marti Makes a Mudroom Less Gross." Before we get to the before and after photos, there are three more projects I need to cover for you: the flooring, the sliding door railing, and some shade trickery. This post is long, so settle in! You'll be rewarded [...]

Cats, DIY, Mudroom

ORC Week 4: Door Trim, Window Shade, and Plant Shelf

October 24, 2018by Marti3 Comments on ORC Week 4: Door Trim, Window Shade, and Plant Shelf
ORC Week 4: Door Trim, Window Shade, and Plant Shelf

Just 2 weeks left in the One Room Challenge! Participating has definitely been fun and motivating for me – I have to plan out my projects to both get sh*t done and to ensure I have something worth reporting each week. Today, I'm focusing on the south wall of the mudroom. The original door trim [...]

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