My parents purchased their very first home this summer, and the room that got the most attention was the kitchen. They hired someone to install a full gas range, replace the counter tops, and build a few new cabinets for them. After all … [Read more...]
YES, WE DO ACTUALLY HAVE FLOORS
I never had strong feelings about flooring before we moved into The Mad House. Suddenly we were homeowners and the ugly carpet was our problem, not the landlord's. When we moved in, The Mad House had five different types of flooring -- … [Read more...]
THE WORLD’S LONGEST STAIRS PROJECT – PART 1
DIY projects aren't always easy. Pinterest and HGTV and blogs like mine sometimes gloss over the obstacles and mistakes that inevitably happen during any large project. This post will not do that. I have added some affiliate links to … [Read more...]
DIY BATHROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL
This is such a happy post for me! First, because our bathroom makeover project is FINALLY DONE and, second, because I don’t have to keep any of it a secret anymore. If you follow me on instagram, you have been getting some blurry hints … [Read more...]
THE MAGIC OF A PAINTED FRONT DOOR
This is a sponsored post. I received free product in exchange for my work, but I was not paid. The opinions contained in this post are 100% my own. I never really understood why so many home bloggers were constantly repainting the … [Read more...]
DIY Sunroom Makeover Reveal!
When we first walked through this house when we were house hunting last year, I was already pretty geeked about it. Nicely landscaped front yard, fireplace with surrounding built-ins, tons of kitchen storage, AND first floor … [Read more...]
A Red, White and Blue Front Porch Update
A month back I preached at you the value of improving your home’s curb appeal, so it was high time that I took my own advice. Over the course of a few days, my parents and I gave The Mad House a red, white, and blue porch update that really … [Read more...]
Fairy Garden Big Girl Bedroom
My daughter’s bright green Fairy Garden bedroom has been gradually transforming from a nursery to a big girl room for the past few months. Thanks to some hand-me-down furniture and some crafty additions, I was able to finish off her room … [Read more...]
The Mad House: Our Grey, Blue, and Yellow Dining Room
It occurred to me that, while I did show you the dining room post-stenciling, I haven’t showed you the finished room yet. It probably won’t ever be totally “finished” to me, as I am not sure whether I should hang more things … [Read more...]
Mad in Crafts – A DIY Craft Room
For the crafter, this is probably the most exciting reveal from The Mad House: my craft room. I spent hours unpacking, organizing, and decorating the room that will probably NEVER look this clean or tidy ever … [Read more...]