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Curb Appeal Update

by Amanda on August 31, 2022
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This blog post is sponsored by The Home Depot. My plan for the summer was to…

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How to Paint Faux Wood Texture to Upgrade Your Front Door

by Amanda on July 6, 2022
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When my new front door came in the wrong color, I decided to take it into…

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The Best Investment for Your Kitchen: Caraway Cookware + Bakeware

by Amanda on June 14, 2022
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I finally made the switch! We’ve been using the same pots and pans we got when…

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How to Make a DIY Tabletop Outdoor Fire Bowl

by Amanda on May 6, 2022
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Materials: Bowl (I used this technique to make a $5 plastic bowl into a faux stone…

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Beautiful Lush Summer Grass Starts in the Spring

by Amanda on April 28, 2022
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5 Things That Will Transform Your Kitchen into Luxury Space

by Amanda on April 24, 2022
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This blog post is sponsored by Elkay, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 1.…

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DIY Building Plans for Mobile Workbench: Miter Saw Stand, Table Saw Stand and Worktable

by Amanda on April 7, 2022
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I wanted to build a modular workbench for my workshop that includes a miter saw stand,…

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How to Build a DIY Shaker Style Cabinet Door – Full Tutorial

by Amanda on April 4, 2022
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Materials: 1in x 3in x 8ft select pine 1/4″ Plywood Paint Pocket hole screws Tools: Miter…

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Faux Stone Dollar Store Vase

by Amanda on March 30, 2022
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Materials: Chalk Paint Rustoleum Texture Spray Plastic Plant Pot – I found one I liked the…

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Half Bathroom Makeover with Vertical Shiplap Wall

by Amanda on March 30, 2022
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Materials: 1×4 Primed Pine 1×2 Primed Pine 1in x 6in x 8ft MDF shiplap boards Wood…

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Curb Appeal Update

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This week, I’m working on creating a beautiful n This week, I’m working on creating a beautiful nursery for my best friends new baby boy. I added picture molding to the crib wall using miter shears but I wasn’t loving the way the corners were turning out in some places. (Like to the point the dang corners we’re keeping me up last night thinking about it 😆) I decided this morning… SCREW IT. I’m redoing it. I removed all of the trim from the wall and completely started over from scratch. I know… I’m insane 😂 It took me a fraction of the time on the second attempt and now looks SO GOOD. I share this because I want you to know DIYs never go perfectly, even for me, and it’s ok to make mistakes and learn. PERSEVERE EVERY TIME. I promise… it’s worth it 😘 Ok so now… what color should we paint the wall?! #featurewall #trimwork #diyhomeprojects #diyhome #diyhomeimprovement #homeimprovement #womenwhobuild #homedepot #mitersaw
DIY German Schmear Fireplace Makeover for under $7 DIY German Schmear Fireplace Makeover for under $70! . Materials: - thinset mortar - grout sponge - putty knife - grout piping bag . 1. Mix your mortar according to the instructions. The goal is peanut butter-like consistency. (If you flip your putty knife over it should stay there) 2. Pipe the grout lines with the mortar 3. Take your wet sponge and wipe the brick. Add / wipe mortar as needed to get desired coverage 4. Let it dry and that’s it. It’ll lighten as it dries so don’t be alarmed by the color at first. . What do you think!? . . #modernfarmhouse #ispyraddesign #homeprojects #smallspacesquad #ispymoderndiy #cornersofmyhome #prettylittleinteriors #peepmypad #handmademodernhome #howwedwell #fireplacemakeover #fireplace #homeimprovements #homedepot
Have you been following along with me @comestayawh Have you been following along with me @comestayawhile for the front porch saga? It all started a few weeks ago when my new front door finally came in and was the wrong color 🙈 I took matters into my own hands and transformed the door myself! One thing led to another and now I’ve updated the door, removed the railings and corbels and added new porch columns! 😍 Now… should I paint them white or stain them to match the door? 🤔 #curbappeal #frontporch #porchdecor #frontporchproject #homeimprovement #curbappealmatters #homeupgrades #diyhomeprojects #diyhome
5 MINUTE GARAGE DOOR MAKEOVER! 🪄 Have you ever 5 MINUTE GARAGE DOOR MAKEOVER! 🪄 Have you ever seen these magnetic garage door accents?! . I bought a pack of faux magnetic windows and a pack of black magnetic hardware for under $40 on Amazon… don’t walk… RUNNNNN. Instant curb appeal upgrade! #garagedoor #garagedoors #curbappeal #homeimprovement #homeimprovements #amazonfinds #amazonfind
Follow along with me @comestayawhile for more budg Follow along with me @comestayawhile for more budget friendly DIY! Can you even believe this is the same door??? 😭 Incase you missed it… last week the new door I ordered finally came in after 8 weeks of waiting and it was the wrong color 😒 Impatient me didn’t wanna wait for a new one so I decided to try and makeover the one I had on a budget! HELLOOO BEAUTIFUL 😍 How to paint faux wood: 1. Clean + prep the door 2. Use an exterior paint to paint 2 coats of your base color. (I used Rookwood Brown by SW) 3. Lightly apply a gel stain with a brush (I used the color Coffee) and wipe with a staining pad to blend 4. Viola! A brand new door! To really make your transformation complete, paint the frame to match + remove the storm door if you have one. Our door is fiberglass but you could use this technique on all materials. The stain brush helps you get the wood grain texture. I AM OBSESSED 👏🏼 Are you ready to tackle yours now!? Inspo: @makingprettyspaces garage doors 😍😍😍 #entryway @beforeafter_ideas #frontdoor @pubity #frontdoordecor #frontdoorgoals #homeimprovements #homehacks #fauxwood
This is a project I promise you are not going to w This is a project I promise you are not going to want to miss! Follow along with me @comestayawhile well I take my outdated front door and turn it into a faux wood modern masterpiece! …Well at least that’s the plan 😂 do you think it’s gonna turn out??? #entryway #frontdoor #frontporch #homeimprovement #homeimprovementprojects #homeimprovements @pubity @beforeafter_ideas
I’m thinking about painting my island an accent I’m thinking about painting my island an accent color! What do you think? I usually swap my rugs out a few times a year and it always makes a space feel fresh and new. I just got a new kitchen runner from @ruggable and my favorite thing about it is that it is MACHINE WASHABLE! 🤯 Rugs don’t stand a chance in our house with our 3 dogs and toddler running around 😂 I recently discovered that Ruggable now makes cushioned pads for their rugs for added support! There is nothing worse than spending money on a nice run only for it to get ruined. Machine washable is a complete game changer. Worth every penny! This is the 2.5x7’ Sarrah Hazel Runner. Use COMESTAYAWHILE10 for $10 off! #ruggablepartner #cleankitchen #modernfarmhousestyle #kitchendecor #kitchendesignideas #kitchenrug #modernfarmhousekitchen
On a scale of 1 to you’re dead… how close am I On a scale of 1 to you’re dead… how close am I when TJ gets home? ☠️ I had the bright idea to try and replace the gold plated glass on our front door and I’m in over my head here… follow along to see if I can pull this off! 😂 Has anyone done this before? Tips? Tag someone who has a door like this that might want to upgrade theirs! #entryway #frontdoor #frontporch #homeimprovement #homeimprovementprojects #homeimprovements

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