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Designing a Preteen Boys Bedroom: Bold, Functional, and Full of Personality

In this post, I’m sharing how we came up with a bedroom design that’s bold, functional, and full of personality—perfect for a pre-teen who’s on...

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Tips For Picking the Best Stain Color for Red Oak Floors

Red oak has a way of playing with stain colors, and the one you choose can either enhance its natural beauty or, well, let’s just...

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Staining Wood Floors: Ultimate Guide to a Flawless Finish [The First Time]

Tips to Get That Perfect Finish When Staining Wood Floors I’ll admit, the thought of staining my freshly sanded wood floors was a incredibly intimidating....

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Insanely Easy Way to Protect and Finish Hardwood Floors

How to Finish Hardwood Floors Step-by-Step Finishing hardwood floors was the step that had me the most apprehensive in this refinishing wood floors journey. But...

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That Time I Accidentally Discovered How to Prevent Grout Haze

Getting Rid of Grout Haze on Tile I want to talk more about grout haze because it’s a common and pesky tiling issue. It’s kind...

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Inspiring Before and After: Open Concept Cape Cod House Remodeling Ideas

Cape Cod House Remodeling Ideas If you have a Cape Cod-style home and want an open floor layout and need inspiration and ideas on how...

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6 Ways to Save Money When Refinishing Wood Floors Yourself

How to Save Even More Money on DIY Wood Floors Refinishing Having recently refinished the wood floors in my 1950s cape, I learned a thing...

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How to Install Penny Tile for a Flawless Finish

Installing a Penny Tile Shower Floor DIY The last thing I wanted was for my bathroom to appear on a Bad Penny Title Google search....

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How to Tile a Bathroom Floor: A Beginner’s Step by Step Guide to Installing Cement Floor Tiles

How to Tile a Bathroom Floor Using Moroccan Cement Tiles I have been looking forward to tiling this bathroom since the day I first saw...

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9 Disastrous DIY Refinishing Hardwood Floors Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!

The 9 Mistakes I Made Refinishing My Hardwood Floors I certainly know a thing or two when it comes to home improvements. But after DIY...