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Make Your Kitchen Island Look Custom for $36!

by Amanda on December 22, 2020
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We decided to have our cabinets painted and before the painters spray I wanted to add…

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DIY Mudroom Closet Makeover

by Amanda on November 5, 2020
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DIY Mudroom Closet Tutorial Total Cost: Under $300  |  Time Spent: ~4 Days Right when you…

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Transform Your Entryway by Painting the Inside of Your Front Door

by Amanda on October 13, 2020
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Our entry way has always felt a little blah to me. It is not big enough…

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Easily Update Your Ceiling Fan on a Budget!

by Amanda on September 16, 2020
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Follow this tutorial for a cheap and easy way to upgrade your ceiling fan! When we…

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How to Paint Your Ugly Oak Banisters

by Amanda on July 30, 2020
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Something about oak banisters just screams outdated in our more modern home. I wanted to do…

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DIY Tile Fireplace Makeover

by Amanda on July 30, 2020
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When we first moved into this house I knew that we wanted to change the outdated…

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Transform Your Mosaic Tile Backsplash for $30!

by Amanda on July 29, 2020
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When we first moved into this house I knew eventually I wanted to update the backsplash…

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Building a Picture Ledge for Under $20!

by Amanda on July 21, 2020
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I had been trying to come up with something for the wall behind our couch but…

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How to Caulk Like the Pros For Beginners

by Amanda on May 11, 2020
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Caulking can be something that seems intimidating but with these simple tips and tricks you can…

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Replacing a Light Fixture: For Beginners

by Amanda on April 22, 2020
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Let me start by saying replacing a light fixture is NEVER something I thought we were…

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Follow along with me @comestayawhile for more budg Follow along with me @comestayawhile for more budget-friendly DIY home projects! If you’re looking for a new project and want to upgrade your front door, this is it! Can you even believe this is the same door??? 😭 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. One of my favorite transformations to date 👏🏼 Are you ready to tackle yours now!? #entryway @beforeafter_ideas #frontdoor @pubity #frontdoordecor #frontdoorgoals #homeimprovements #homehacks #fauxwood
PROGRESS 👏🏼 I’m in the middle of building PROGRESS 👏🏼 I’m in the middle of building a DIY plaster hood over our new range and I’m so excited for how it’s turning out. I’m adding drywall to the frame and then I’ll mud and sand so that it’s smooth. Once that’s dry, I’ll add the plaster! I’m trying to decide if it should be white or cream… what do you think?! 🤔 Follow along to see how it turns out! #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno #kitchenremodel #drywallfinisher #diyhome #homeprojects
I just don’t think there’s anything worse than I just don’t think there’s anything worse than being in the middle of a project and having to go back to the store… ya feel me? 😂 And don’t even get me started on TWO trips back in the same day. ☠️ What drives you BONKERS when you’re in the middle of a project?
Follow along with me @comestayawhile to learn how Follow along with me @comestayawhile to learn how to transform your home on a budget! I’m currently in middle of a full kitchen renovation and I’m pretty sure I’m not even close to qualified for this 😆 but I’m determined, figuring it out as I go and bringing you along for all the ups and downs along the way! Join me in stories daily for all the fun! Comment below and tell me what project you’ve had the most fun following along with so far! A project from the old house? Project at the new house? Tell me below! Thanks @itshoneydone for help with the demo 😘 Cabinets: @lilyanncabinets_
I am 8.5 weeks into our kitchen renovation, and I I am 8.5 weeks into our kitchen renovation, and I can’t believe how far this space has come. 👏🏼 We are hosting my family for our first Christmas in the new house, so the countdown is on to get this kitchen ready for guests! With cold and flu season upon us, the last thing I have time for right now is to be sick. Whenever we feel under the weather, I trust that @mucinex_us can get me back on my feet quickly so I can finish doing what I love and making our house a home for the holidays. ❤️ #MucinexPartner #comebackseason #Mucinex12HR
Follow @comestayawhile to learn how to transform y Follow @comestayawhile to learn how to transform your home on a budget BY 👏🏼 YOUR 👏🏼 SELF! I share real projects, real mistakes and real life. I love to laugh and have fun along the way and as I learn… so can you! 💪🏼 Drop a comment below and tell me where you’re from… I wanna see how far this video can reach! 😍🥂 Cheers to creating places that people want to COME STAY AWHILE 🤍
Men vs woman the week before Christmas…Am I righ Men vs woman the week before Christmas…Am I right or am I right? 😂 It’s the duct take that really sends me over the edge. TJ is always taping up the boxes or blowing off the driveway “real quick” 😂 what is your guys doing instead? Kick those boxes in the garage and get in here… we’ve got stuff to do!! 😂☠️ who else has a cardboard obsessed husband? #menvswomen #wifehumor #marriagehumor
Can you fix a flat spot on your floors? VERDICT: Y Can you fix a flat spot on your floors? VERDICT: YES! If you have a soft spot on your floors, you can easily fix the problem by using a can of minimally expensive foam (I used gaps & cracks door and window) and an air pump nozzle. Attach the pump nozzle to the applicator wand and secure with tape. Practice spraying the foam onto a paper plate to get an idea of how much it will expand and how quickly it comes out of the can. I recommend getting a lot of paper towels because it can be very messy and I would also recommend wearing gloves. Do as I say, not as I do 😆 it’s very very sticky and does not come off. Drill a small hole into your flooring preferably at one of the cracks or corners and inject the foam into the hole. A little goes a long way so I recommend starting small and giving it at least one to two hours to fully expand before adding more. Let it sit overnight, and after it hardens and cures it will feel so much better! Don’t go crazy with it and be smart - use at your own risk. Just showing what worked for me ☺️ I know this project stressed a lot of you out… Trust me, I was stressed too! But I’m so happy that I tried it and now I have a hack to share with all of you. Are you a believer now?! 😏 #homeimprovement #homehacks

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