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...]
X-Leg Coffee Table Hack
Some of the following links are affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you purchase after clicking the links. X leg tables are kind of the little black dresses of accent furniture. The legs serve for both form and function. And X … [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...]
Refinished Rolling Bar Cart
When we moved into The Mad House, we received a few pieces of hand-me-down furniture from relatives. I am all about free things, so we took it all in gladly. Among the treasures was this kitchen cart on casters … [Read more...]
The Great Succulent Experiment
I am embarking on a grand experiment entitled “Houseplants and the Possibly Detrimental Effects of My Brown Thumb on Succulents.” Okay, so keeping houseplants may not seem like a big endeavor to most of you, but for me it is. I cannot … [Read more...]
20+ Beautiful DIY Indoor/Outdoor Rooms
I am knee deep in a makeover of The Mad House sunroom, so instead of posting about a bunch of unfinished projects, I have rounded up more than 20 gorgeous indoor/outdoor spaces. Check them out for eye candy and … [Read more...]