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Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge - Blog Post 1 "Demo"

Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge - Blog Post 1 "Demo"
If you've been following along, you know that we have been renovating the home we just purchased over the last few months. When we first looked at this property, I loved how open the kitchen was and all the cabinet storage and countertop space it offered, but it was a bit outdated and definitely didn't fit our style. 

DIY Carriage Doors

DIY Carriage Doors
As many of you know, we have been renovating our 1970's home since late spring. Now that the interior of the home is nearly finished, we've starte...

Why we love Fanimation

Why we love Fanimation
Do you consider fixtures as part of you renovation projects? We recently renovated our breezeway and while the fans in the space where functional, they just didn't fit the space any longer.

Decor Capsule How-To

Decor Capsule How-To
With each move, I found the need to purge and minimize as much “stuff” as possible. This has included everything from clothes to home decor. When things have been stored for more than a year, you pretty much know you can live without it. 

DIY Laundry Room Open Shelving

DIY Laundry Room Open Shelving
When we were renovating our small laundry area, I decided to remove the existing cabinets. I hated to lose the cabinet storage, but it really opened up the laundry area.

Interior Closet Makeover

Interior Closet Makeover
This isn't a glamorous DIY project, but was necessary in our home.

Mini-Barn Makeover

Mini-Barn Makeover
After a few long months of renovating the interior of our new home, we finally made our way outside. I'm so excited to share our mini-barn makeover with you today! 

Kitchen Renovation Progress

Ideas to Transform Your Kitchen on a Budget
When we first looked at this home, I loved how open the kitchen was and all the cabinet storage and countertop space it offered, but it was a bit outdated and definitely didn't fit our style. I told my husband my only "must have" was a farmhouse sink and I was determined to paint our cabinets. We also agreed that the maroon countertops had to go.

French Country Breezeway

French Country Breezeway
Our breezeway renovation is still in process, but I couldn't wait to share a progress update. Truth be told, this room had a bit of a smell to it I couldn't get rid of and removing the carpet did the trick! I painted the walls intense white by Benjamin Moore (same as 80% of our interior) and all the trim simply white. I love how paint can transform a space.