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Kitchen Tile Backsplash Installation for Beginners

by Amanda on February 21, 2023
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The long awaited backsplash project is HEREEE! I’m going to be tiling the entire backsplash up…

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DIY Plaster Oven Range Hood

by Amanda on January 27, 2023
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Our kitchen mock-up from Lily Ann Cabinets included the most gorgeous range hood over our oven…

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How to Hang Your Cabinets on the Wall!

by Amanda on October 15, 2022
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When we moved into our house the week after I demo’d the kitchen, I knew right…

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Dried Flower Preservation DIY

by Amanda on July 30, 2021
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One of my friends got married, and I kept her bouquet to preserve it for her!…

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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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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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DIY Doormat Tutorial

by Amanda on October 1, 2019
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Doormats are all the rage right now but they can be expensive and you don’t get…

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Sharpie Shiplap

by Amanda on May 12, 2019
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I work from home full time and my office has always been a space that was…

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DIY Easter Beads

by Amanda on April 5, 2019
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This project is super quick and only took me about 20 minutes to complete. Wood beads…

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#AD I think kitchen renovations are my favorite… #AD I think kitchen renovations are my favorite… swipe to see some before and afters of previous kitchen projects I have worked on. There are so many things you can do to get a luxury look at a DIY price. By simply painting your cabinets, swapping out your backsplash, replacing your fixtures or adding new hardware… a little can go a long way! Supplies for upgrades can be purchased with your @HomeDepot Consumer Credit Card. Bigger updates like countertops or flooring can also make a huge difference in the look of your space! Which kitchen is your favorite transformation? I think my current kitchen is my favorite, but I might be biased! @Citi
When in doubt… ADD THE CURTAINS 👏🏼 They When in doubt… ADD THE CURTAINS 👏🏼 They add the perfect amount of warmth and texture. I added a modern black rod and some beige linen sheer curtains. PRO TIPS: - hang the rod as high and wide as you can - keep it neutral so they blend instead of drawing the eye - the curtain panels should lightly kiss the ground #curtains #modernfarmhousestyle #interiordesign
SURPRISE 🎉 Baby #2 coming atcha FALL 2023! AJ SURPRISE 🎉 Baby #2 coming atcha FALL 2023! AJ is so excited to be a big brother and it’s the sweetest thing. I can’t wait to share this journey with you all 🫶🏻 Any predictions for boy or girl? 💙💗 We are planning to not find out! 🤭 #pregnancyannouncement #pregnancydiary #pregnancytest #momoftwo #familyoffour
#AD When we first looked at this house, I immediat #AD When we first looked at this house, I immediately fell in LOVE with the bones and layout, but it needed quite a big cosmetic makeover. I started by ripping up all the green carpet and decided to lay new flooring throughout our entire main level, which can be purchased using the @HomeDepot Consumer Credit Card. We’ve still got a long way to go, but I’m so proud of how far it’s come! Be sure to follow along with me @comestayawhile to watch the rest of this transformation unfold! @Citi
How to DIY Your Backsplash (I promise it’s easie How to DIY Your Backsplash (I promise it’s easier than you think 😉) 1. Make sure your wall is flat and smooth-ish 2. Remove all outlet covers + pull plugs away from the wall 3. Apply MusselBound tile adhesive mat to the wall. It’s basically like a double sided sticky tape that replaced thin set 🙌🏼 4. Pull back the MusselBound paper and stick your tiles to the wall 5. Use a manual tile snapper or a wet saw to make your cuts 6. Grout the tile VOILÀ 🤌🏼 Easy peasy! Follow along with me @comestayawhile to learn how to DIY your home on a budget! Do you feel like tile is something you could tackle now!? The whole project is saved to my highlights 👏🏼 #backsplashtile #diyhomeprojects #grout #tileinstallation
#AD Swipe to see the before and after progress of #AD Swipe to see the before and after progress of these spaces! I truly can’t believe this is the same house! We have officially said GOODBYE to all the green carpet and installed new flooring throughout the main level, and it feels so good! Bigger home improvements like replacing flooring, which you can purchase using your @HomeDepot Consumer Credit Card, can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home. What space in your home are you hoping to update in 2023? I still can’t believe how much bigger this space feels since we took down the wall between the living room and kitchen! @Citi
Backsplash reveal & kitchen progress update!! Foll Backsplash reveal & kitchen progress update!! Follow along @comestayawhile to see the rest unfold! Swipe to see the insane before and afters 🤯 I am so FREAKING proud of myself. 4 months ago I decided I was going to DIY an entire kitchen renovation and I can’t believe I’m doing the damn thing. 💪🏼 Do you love it!? I’m sooo glad I decided to be patient and wait for my original tile choice! KITCHEN SOURCES: All links can be found on my LTK or Amazon storefront! Linked on profile. ✨ Cabinets: @lilyanncabinets_ Tile: Cloe from @bedrosianstile Floors: @beckiowens Weathered from @hewnfloor Appliances: @zlinekitchen #kitchenbeforeandafter @americanfarmhousestyle #americanfarmhousestyle #farmhousefanatics #hgtv @hgtv #hgtvhome #fixerupper #backsplash
Follow along with me @comestayawhile ! I’m a fea Follow along with me @comestayawhile ! I’m a fearless DIY-er, stressing out my husband one impulsive DIY project at a time 😂 Sharing all things home, casual mom style & all the raw in between. Let me guess… you love a good trip to Target to browse the home section while sipping your Starbucks? Cool, ME TOO 🫶🏻 If you’ve been around here a while, I’d love to know… why do you love following along with CSA? What keeps you coming back for more? Tag someone below who you think might like following along too! #diyhomeprojects #hgtvhome #fixerupper #powertools #homeimprovement

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