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...]
TOP 10 DIYS OF 2014
While I only produced one room makeover in 2014, I had plenty of DIYs to share with you. It was fun to look back on the year to see that we did get quite a bit accomplished around The Mad House. Check out some of my favorite DIYs of the … [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...]
A FINE BATHROOM
Our bathroom was fine. Standard upstairs bathroom sized, functional, fine. I spent my energy decorating the other rooms in The Mad House because the bathroom was fine, and, well, it was just a bathroom after all. Looking at it in … [Read more...]
The Mad House Year in Review
As I look back on 2013, I am pretty impressed with all we got done in The Mad House this year. It’s important for me to remember how far we’ve come, instead of always looking forward to the next project. Here are all the home projects … [Read more...]
Slip-Covered Patio Furniture Cushions
The biggest obstacle for turning our unused sunroom into usable space was a lack of furniture. I had kept an eye out on local consignment pages and Craigslist, but what little did show up was too expensive for us to buy. It was my … [Read more...]
PVC Conduit Curtain Rods and DIY Rod Hardware
Why are curtain rods their accompanying hardware so stinking expensive? If you dress your windows with items bought at a mid-priced store like Target, you could end up paying more for the curtain rods than for the curtains! My … [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...]