Tag: home improvement
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6 DIY Home Upgrades for 2026 That Are Actually Affordable ($100 or Less!)
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after more than five years of home ownership, it’s that home improvements almost always cost more than you expect. Even when you plan carefully, tackle some of the work yourself, or choose the “budget-friendly” option, projects have a way of creeping well beyond their original price tag. The truth…
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I Tried the Viral Color-Drenching Trend, Here Are My Honest Thoughts
Safe to say, I love it. It’s been a few months since I completed my last DIY home upgrade, so naturally I got the itch to do another. This time, the play room was my target, and I decided it was the perfect space to try out the viral color drenching trend. This small room…
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Grout Paint Pen Results 1+ Year Later – Honest Review (With Photos)
If you’re on the fence about using a grout paint pen for your project, let this be your sign to do it. Over the summer of 2023 I tackled a much-needed facelift in our primary bathroom (aka, our only bathroom). Facelift is the key word here. While this bathroom really needs a full down-to-the-studs renovation,…
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Hallway Transformation with IKEA HEMNES Shoe Cabinet Hack
The perfect intermediate project for anyone looking to tackle their next DIY! This post has been a few years in the making and I’m so excited that I can finally share our finished hallway with you. This was a slow project with many long breaks, but I couldn’t be happier with the finished result. If…
