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August 9, 2018 - Jana Leave a comment

DIY Weathered Plank Accent Wall The Easy Way

weathered plank accent wall

One of the more popular trends these days is a weathered plank accent wall. They’re almost as popular as the shiplap wall. I’m not too big on following fads, but I have a very small and very ugly wall that is perfect for trying out something new in decor.  It’s[Read more]

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July 25, 2018April 9, 2025 - Jana 6 Comments

Make the Most of Your Space – Small Closet Makeover

small closet makeover

If you live in an older home, you struggle: charming character, squeaky floors, and closets the size of a shoebox. When you’re trying to live more simple and stay organized, a tiny, cluttered closet just won’t cut it. That’s exactly why I tackled this small closet makeover! To transform a[Read more]

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April 4, 2018April 18, 2025 - Jana 3 Comments

Reviving Old Floors – Peel and Stick Vinyl Flooring

Last summer, I finally got the keys to our new house. Yay! But before we could move in, something had to be done about the floors. There are wood floors in every room. I love this about the house! Unfortunately, only the kitchen and bathrooms had floors that had been[Read more]

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March 9, 2018August 3, 2018 - Jana 1 Comment

New House – DIY List

blue house at HedgeToad Cottage

Since moving to the new house, I’ve talked about “the list”. It’s a list of all the projects for the house. The top picture is where I started. The bottom is from last fall… The list continues. I put “The List” is in year categories, because some of the projects[Read more]

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February 19, 2018August 3, 2018 - Jana 1 Comment

Choosing Paint Color for a Farm House

paintbrush on wall

If you want to change your living space, the first thing that comes to mind is paint. Finding a new paint color can change the whole room in the hours it takes to dry. It sounds so easy. My problem in our new house is paint color vs. light. I[Read more]

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