Look, if you are a parent you understand the need to have a master bedroom that feels like a retreat. Whatever the size it should be a relaxing, peaceful place. This is what our master bedroom looked like when my husband and I first married eight years ago. Look, I’m not going to knock it. […]
How to build a transom window
Building a transom window is one of those tasks that might seem more intimidating than it really is. Essentially, all it really is is creating a box inside a framed out header. How fancy that box is is completely up to you, but in general it is a matter of simply adding layers of trim. […]
Weekend Project: Creating a Guest Bedroom
Need a guest bedroom fast? The holidays are here. And if you have guests coming into town, they will need somewhere to stay. Here’s how we quickly transformed a room of our home into a welcoming guest room in just one weekend. This dingy room was used mostly for storage. Having just completed an […]
Hallway Bathroom to En Suite Retreat: A DIY Bathroom Renovation
Reveal posts are weird for me as a DIY blogger. I want to show you stunning before and after photos of our bathroom renovation, but with the intent that you say, “Sweet, I can totally do that!” rather than, “Oh man, I could never do that.” You can totally do it. Here’s a look at […]
How to Grout Tile: A Beginner’s Guide
This is the second in a two part tutorial teaching you how to DIY tiling. In this part I’m going to show you how to grout your tile work. It’s not glamorous. Actually, it can be pretty dang messy work. But this is one DIY that can pack a real punch in terms of improving […]
How to tile a floor or wall: A beginner’s Guide
I’ve thought long and hard about what kind of tiling tutorial to bring you in this, the third week of the One Room Challenge. And here’s what I think I know about you, person reading this. I think you are a competent DIYer who found your way here because you need to learn to tile. […]
A DIY guide to waterproofing your bathroom
We are currently in the middle of renovating our master bathroom due to a water leak that caused mold growth and wood rot to the walls and floor. That’s not a pleasant thing to happen by any means, but we have learned a lot from the experience, and I want to share some of those […]
How to Remodel a Bathroom
Hello! We are the Milnes, and we like long walks down the tool section of Home Depot, the smell of sawdust, and knocking down walls. We are remodeling this bathroom, which is kind of an understatement as you can see. Come along with us, this will be fun. So you’ve decided to remodel your bathroom. […]
Working with DIY Concrete Counter and Table Tops
Before we get started I feel the need to clearly state that I am no expert. What I can offer is my humble experience creating three projects: 1. A small countertop using a basic bag of inexpensive concrete 2. Specialty concrete mix for creating furniture 3. A full kitchen worth of countertops using Concrete Countertop […]
How to Paint Your Home’s Exterior
Hiring a company to paint your home can be expensive. But is this a DIY task? Absolutely! With the right preparation and a good plan, you can get the same results for a lot less so you can spend the savings on…well, if you are anything like me – another house project. I’m partnering with […]
