When I first starting fixing up my house, I had no clue what I was doing. All I knew is that I didn’t like how my house looked and all I could afford was to work on it myself. So I just figured it out as I went. Sure, I made mistakes, but that’s how I learned! And hopefully I can pass some tips and tricks on to your so you can avoid those mistakes.
I’ve been posting some really basic tutorials and my hope is that they will help someone- because I have been in those shoes.
The thing about caulk is that it can take a job from juvenile to professional. You can have big gaps and then caulk and no one will be the wiser! However, sometimes caulking can seem like such a pain after finishing up a big project. But don’t skip it! The best designs are in the details and caulking will really finish a job. [Read more…]
When we first looked at our house, I knew that the kitchen needed a full renovation and that I couldn’t afford to do it. But I also didn’t want to live with a kitchen I hated for a few years while I save up to rip everything out. So I’ve decided to do budget updates with no huge changes besides paint. Today’s update is a diy peel and stick backsplash tile! 
The first time I grouted was in 