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Cold air return vent in hallway with mail sorting

DIY Vent Cover for Cold Air Return

Our relocated main floor cold air return gets a pretty facelift with a DIY vent cover made from trim and gold metal sheeting. You can see our entire main floor renovation here. This metal sheet, metalworking tools, and glue used in this post were provided to me by M-D Building Products and Gorilla Glue. All

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My 2018 Fall One Room Challenge…Non-Makeover

Do you know what time it is? It’s One Room Challenge time! Yup, and this season the room I’m making over is… . . . none of them.   I know. Crazy. After three years and six One Room Challenges it feels really weird to not be participating. It’s not that I’ve run out of

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An e-design plan on a coffee table

What is E-Design and is it Right For You?

If you’ve been doing any sort of research about working with a designer or decorator you’ve probably come across the term “E-Design” and wondered exactly what that is. E-Design is my most popular design service and is a great option for those with a DIY mindset, or anyone working with a tight budget. To help

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Essential Tools for Homeowners and Renters

Not sure what tools you need in your toolbox? Here’s my take on the essential tools all homeowners and renters need to accomplish basic tasks around the home. Okay, I’m not going to lie – I have a ridiculous amount of tools. Some were mine, some were my fathers and some Chris and I have

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Compact Nautical Powder Room and Mudroom Makeover

A small main floor powder room gets a major update with DIY shiplap, reclaimed wood shelves, champagne bronze fixtures and a touch of mid-century flair. Love this bathroom? You may also like this large shiplap bathroom makeover or my tutorial for DIY shiplap using ¼” plywood. While functional, this compact powder room was lacking personality. 

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Colourful Kids Bathroom Makeover

A dated kids bathroom gets a fresh update with new paint, wood-look tiles and quartz countertops. This bathroom was one of two that I did for a client this summer, along with an elegant master ensuite makeover.

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Elegant Master Bathroom with dramatic black tile shower

Elegant Master Bathroom Makeover

This client’s master bathroom goes from 90’s beige to bright modern with the help of dramatic black tiles, white quartz and satin nickel finishes. To see more of my client projects check out my Portfolio or learn more about my digital design services. This summer I had the opportunity to design two bathroom projects for

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