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  • One Room Challenge Spring 2018
    • Aug 6, 2018 12 Beds To Put In Front of a Window Aug 6, 2018
    • May 10, 2018 All of My One Room Challenge Videos May 10, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 Master Bedroom Reveal - One Room Challenge Week 6! + VIDEO May 9, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 A New Door Off the Master and Fresh Paint - One Room Challenge Week 5 + A VIDEO! May 2, 2018
    • Apr 25, 2018 Backyard Surprise - One Room Challenge Week 4 + A VIDEO! Apr 25, 2018
    • Apr 18, 2018 How to Install Board & Batten - One Room Challenge Week 3 + A VIDEO! Apr 18, 2018
    • Apr 11, 2018 Master Bedroom Makeover - One Room Challenge Week 2 - Electrical and Doorways + A VIDEO! Apr 11, 2018
    • Apr 4, 2018 The Master Bedroom Is Getting An Update! - One Room Challenge Week 1 - The Before and The Plans Apr 4, 2018
  • Organization
    • Mar 23, 2020 How We're Living Without a Kitchen During the Remodel - A Tour of Our Temporary Cooking Space Mar 23, 2020
    • Feb 20, 2020 Six Ways We Prepared To Live Through a Major Kitchen Renovation Feb 20, 2020
    • Feb 6, 2020 How Did The January Declutter and Organization Challenge Go? Feb 6, 2020
    • Jan 13, 2020 We Moved Our Master Closet To The Guest Room Jan 13, 2020
    • Jan 1, 2020 Declutter Challenge! 20 Projects to Kick Off 2020 Jan 1, 2020
    • Oct 30, 2019 Why You Should Pretend To Be A Home Blogger Oct 30, 2019
    • Oct 15, 2019 How to Keep Homeowner Paperwork and Files Organized Oct 15, 2019
    • Jun 24, 2019 A Video Tour of the Inside of My Kitchen Cabinets and a Shoppable List of Everything In The Kitchen Jun 24, 2019
    • Jan 31, 2019 The Easiest Sustainable Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Things at Home Jan 31, 2019
    • Jan 22, 2019 How to Fold Clothes the Marie Kondo Way - And My Take On It Jan 22, 2019
    • Dec 12, 2018 Gift Guide for Organizers, Tidiers, and Cleaners Dec 12, 2018
    • Oct 1, 2018 Cutting the Cord (Literally) on the Landline Phone For Improved Curb Appeal Oct 1, 2018
    • Aug 8, 2018 How to Hide Cords, Plus All My Tricks for Cable Management Aug 8, 2018
    • Jan 24, 2018 KonMari Style Closet Organizing with Natasha Habermann + A Video! Jan 24, 2018
    • Jan 17, 2018 Where to Donate Items After Cleaning House Jan 17, 2018
    • Nov 8, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 6 - IKEA Hack for Custom Office Storage Nov 8, 2017
    • Jul 18, 2017 Three Ways to Add Kitchen Countertop Space On A Budget Jul 18, 2017
  • Recipe
    • Dec 12, 2019 Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - Blog Hop Cookie Swap! Dec 12, 2019
    • Jan 2, 2018 My Go-To Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe Jan 2, 2018
  • about me
    • Feb 24, 2020 A Q&A Video with Ross (and Ashley, too) Feb 24, 2020
    • Oct 2, 2019 Responding to Your Reader Feedback Oct 2, 2019
    • Sep 10, 2019 A Q&A Video + Making A Pie Sep 10, 2019
  • appliances
    • Oct 20, 2020 Taking A Trip To Pick Up My Appliances + A Vlog! Oct 20, 2020
  • art
    • Apr 17, 2020 12 Craft Kits By Independent Makers You Can Get Online Apr 17, 2020
    • Apr 13, 2020 A Free Downloadable Coloring Page or Paint-By-Numbers of My Tree Mural Apr 13, 2020
    • Dec 3, 2019 My Tree Mural is Now Available as an Art Print (and as Wallpaper, Cards, and More!) Dec 3, 2019
    • Feb 5, 2019 My Favorite Online Art Resources + My Personal Art Collection Feb 5, 2019
    • Nov 30, 2018 Article Holiday Decor Two Ways Nov 30, 2018
    • Nov 28, 2018 Gift Guide for Makers Nov 28, 2018
    • Oct 16, 2018 Super Subtle Halloween Decor with Items from Around the House Oct 16, 2018
    • Sep 25, 2018 A Collection of 25 Vintage Portraits Under $100 Sep 25, 2018
    • Jul 31, 2018 The Artwork That I Almost Chose for the Master Bedroom Jul 31, 2018
    • Apr 10, 2018 My Favorite Kind of Souvenir: Local Art Apr 10, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Get Your Own Tree Mural As A Print + Still We Rise Auction! Mar 21, 2018
    • Jan 29, 2018 Valentine's Day Art That Isn't Cheesy Jan 29, 2018
    • Oct 13, 2017 Halloween Inspired Vintage Art Oct 13, 2017
    • Sep 5, 2017 Selecting Paired Art for the Bathroom Sep 5, 2017
    • Apr 26, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 4 - Sourcing The Artwork Apr 26, 2017
    • Apr 19, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 3 - How To Install Picture Rail Molding Apr 19, 2017
  • artwork
    • Apr 17, 2020 12 Craft Kits By Independent Makers You Can Get Online Apr 17, 2020
    • Dec 3, 2019 My Tree Mural is Now Available as an Art Print (and as Wallpaper, Cards, and More!) Dec 3, 2019
    • Feb 5, 2019 My Favorite Online Art Resources + My Personal Art Collection Feb 5, 2019
    • Nov 30, 2018 Article Holiday Decor Two Ways Nov 30, 2018
    • Sep 25, 2018 A Collection of 25 Vintage Portraits Under $100 Sep 25, 2018
    • Jul 31, 2018 The Artwork That I Almost Chose for the Master Bedroom Jul 31, 2018
    • Jul 14, 2018 Weekly Roundup Jul 14, 2018
    • Apr 10, 2018 My Favorite Kind of Souvenir: Local Art Apr 10, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Get Your Own Tree Mural As A Print + Still We Rise Auction! Mar 21, 2018
    • Jan 29, 2018 Valentine's Day Art That Isn't Cheesy Jan 29, 2018
    • Sep 5, 2017 Selecting Paired Art for the Bathroom Sep 5, 2017
    • Apr 26, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 4 - Sourcing The Artwork Apr 26, 2017
  • baby
    • Nov 9, 2022 Gift Guide for Babies and Toddlers Nov 9, 2022
    • Jun 30, 2022 Margot's Nursery Reveal! Jun 30, 2022
    • Jan 31, 2022 How Our Home Has Changed (And Not Changed) With a Baby Jan 31, 2022
    • Jan 7, 2022 A Porch Swing for Baby Margot's Half Birthday Jan 7, 2022
    • Sep 20, 2021 My Postpartum Essentials Sep 20, 2021
    • Jul 12, 2021 Meet Margot! Jul 12, 2021
    • Jul 7, 2021 Preparing for Parenthood with Life Insurance Jul 7, 2021
  • backyard
    • Jul 10, 2023 Margot's Second Backyard Birthday Party Jul 10, 2023
    • Jun 20, 2023 A Year of Backyard Growth Jun 20, 2023
    • Jun 13, 2023 Backyard Budget Breakdown Jun 13, 2023
    • Sep 2, 2022 Margot's First Birthday - A Small Backyard Affair Sep 2, 2022
    • Aug 18, 2022 Our Backyard Reveal! + Lots of Before & Afters Aug 18, 2022
    • Jun 2, 2022 Why (and How) We're Keeping A Door to Nowhere Jun 2, 2022
    • May 26, 2022 Reinventing Childhood Lawn Chairs with Macrame May 26, 2022
    • Jul 1, 2020 Pressure Washing My Outdoor Cushions For The First Time in Two Years + A Video Jul 1, 2020
    • Jan 16, 2020 We Cut Down a Big Tree - Why I'm Glad and Why I'm Sad Jan 16, 2020
    • Jun 20, 2019 The Whys, Whats, and Hows of Landscape Lighting Jun 20, 2019
    • Apr 25, 2018 Backyard Surprise - One Room Challenge Week 4 + A VIDEO! Apr 25, 2018
  • bathroom
    • Sep 19, 2017 Bathroom Reveal Sep 19, 2017
    • Sep 12, 2017 Classic Tile in the Bathroom Sep 12, 2017
    • Sep 5, 2017 Selecting Paired Art for the Bathroom Sep 5, 2017
    • Jun 20, 2017 A Console Sink Collection Jun 20, 2017
    • Jun 1, 2017 But, Where Do You Keep All of Your Things? Jun 1, 2017
    • May 24, 2017 Installing a Custom Wood Window in the Shower May 24, 2017
    • Apr 18, 2017 Taking The Bathroom Down To The Studs Apr 18, 2017
    • Apr 4, 2017 Bathroom Plans Apr 4, 2017
    • Mar 29, 2017 Hashtag Bathroom Inspo Mar 29, 2017
  • before
    • Apr 18, 2017 Taking The Bathroom Down To The Studs Apr 18, 2017
    • Apr 6, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 1 - A Moody Makeover Apr 6, 2017
  • big kid
    • Apr 8, 2025 Margot's Big Kid Room Mood Board and Wallpaper Reveal Apr 8, 2025
  • blogging
    • Oct 2, 2019 Responding to Your Reader Feedback Oct 2, 2019
  • cabinets
    • Sep 8, 2020 Where To Buy Inset Cabinets Direct Sep 8, 2020
  • cleaning
    • Apr 8, 2021 Working On Improving Our Indoor Air Quality Apr 8, 2021
    • Jul 1, 2020 Pressure Washing My Outdoor Cushions For The First Time in Two Years + A Video Jul 1, 2020
    • Mar 30, 2020 Springtime Deep Cleaning Checklist Mar 30, 2020
    • Jan 1, 2020 Declutter Challenge! 20 Projects to Kick Off 2020 Jan 1, 2020
    • Nov 26, 2019 How To Remove Rust From Cast Iron Pans - Naturally and With Only Two Items Nov 26, 2019
    • Jul 18, 2019 Clean With Me: Windows Edition - A Video and A Guide to My Waste-Free and Streak-Free Clean with A "Helpful" Puppy Jul 18, 2019
    • Apr 9, 2019 I Installed a Clothesline! Apr 9, 2019
    • Mar 19, 2019 Clean With Me: Kitchen Edition - A Video and My Guide to Non-Toxic and Zero Waste Cleaning Mar 19, 2019
    • Dec 12, 2018 Gift Guide for Organizers, Tidiers, and Cleaners Dec 12, 2018
    • Jul 23, 2018 My Review of the Dyson V8 and Roomba Vacuums + My Cleaning Tricks Jul 23, 2018
    • Jul 10, 2018 How to Deep Clean Your Fridge Jul 10, 2018
    • Jan 17, 2018 Where to Donate Items After Cleaning House Jan 17, 2018
    • Mar 13, 2017 Why our house smelled, and what we did about it Mar 13, 2017
  • closet
    • Jan 13, 2020 We Moved Our Master Closet To The Guest Room Jan 13, 2020
    • Jan 22, 2019 How to Fold Clothes the Marie Kondo Way - And My Take On It Jan 22, 2019
    • Jan 24, 2018 KonMari Style Closet Organizing with Natasha Habermann + A Video! Jan 24, 2018
  • color
    • May 26, 2022 Reinventing Childhood Lawn Chairs with Macrame May 26, 2022
    • Jun 23, 2017 Weekly Roundup Jun 23, 2017
    • Mar 24, 2017 Weekly Roundup Mar 24, 2017
  • countertops
    • Mar 9, 2021 Designing and Installing Marble Kitchen Countertops Mar 9, 2021
    • Feb 17, 2021 Researching a Sustainable Kitchen Countertop and Why I Chose Marble Feb 17, 2021
  • craft
    • May 26, 2022 Reinventing Childhood Lawn Chairs with Macrame May 26, 2022
    • May 19, 2020 I Made Custom Quarantine Postcards! And You Can, Too! May 19, 2020
    • Apr 17, 2020 12 Craft Kits By Independent Makers You Can Get Online Apr 17, 2020
    • Oct 3, 2019 Trash Pumpkin: Making Seasonal Decor Out of Literal Garbage Oct 3, 2019
  • curb appeal
    • Jun 26, 2023 Reveal of My Craftsman Bungalow Repaint! Jun 26, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 How To Safely Work Around Lead-Based Paint When Re-Painting The Exterior of an Old House May 4, 2023
    • Jan 11, 2021 My Garden Is Featured in This Month's Better Homes & Gardens Magazine! Jan 11, 2021
    • Jun 20, 2019 The Whys, Whats, and Hows of Landscape Lighting Jun 20, 2019
    • Jun 10, 2019 The Plant Guide for our Southern California Low Water Front Yard Garden Jun 10, 2019
    • Jun 6, 2019 Installation of the Front Yard Garden Jun 6, 2019
    • Jun 3, 2019 A Resource List for Planning a Southern California Garden Jun 3, 2019
    • May 28, 2019 The Goals for My Front Yard Garden - For the Love of Water, Food, Bees, and Flowers May 28, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Repairing the Stucco on the Outside of the House May 21, 2019
    • May 15, 2019 How to Train Vines to Climb a Fence + A Video May 15, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 How I Refreshed a Tired Fence Apr 24, 2019
    • Nov 13, 2018 We Got a New Roof! A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Want To Know About The Process Nov 13, 2018
    • Oct 30, 2018 How We Saved Two Thousand Dollars Without Waste While Preparing To Landscape Oct 30, 2018
    • Oct 3, 2018 My Favorite Gardening and Landscaping Tools Oct 3, 2018
    • Oct 1, 2018 Cutting the Cord (Literally) on the Landline Phone For Improved Curb Appeal Oct 1, 2018
    • Aug 27, 2018 The (Lack Of) Curb Appeal When We Moved In and the Plans to Improve It Aug 27, 2018
    • Aug 15, 2018 How I Fill Up My Rain Barrel During a Drought with Recycled A/C Water Aug 15, 2018
  • decisions
    • Sep 26, 2019 What in the World is Going On With My Kitchen Remodel? + How I Make Decisions Sep 26, 2019
    • Aug 23, 2017 Finally Deciding on Living Room Chairs Aug 23, 2017
    • Aug 15, 2017 Deciding on A Tank or Tankless Hot Water Heater Aug 15, 2017
  • decor
    • Oct 26, 2020 Inspiration for a Simple, Humble, Utilitarian, Lived-in, Historic, Homestead Kitchen Oct 26, 2020
    • Dec 17, 2019 10 Things to Do With Scrap Christmas Greenery Dec 17, 2019
    • Oct 3, 2019 Trash Pumpkin: Making Seasonal Decor Out of Literal Garbage Oct 3, 2019
    • Dec 13, 2018 Gift Guide for Entertainers Dec 13, 2018
    • Oct 16, 2018 Super Subtle Halloween Decor with Items from Around the House Oct 16, 2018
    • Oct 13, 2017 Halloween Inspired Vintage Art Oct 13, 2017
    • Aug 23, 2017 Finally Deciding on Living Room Chairs Aug 23, 2017
    • Aug 9, 2017 My Number One Tip To Style A Bookshelf Aug 9, 2017
  • demolition
    • Apr 16, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 5: Electrical, Venting & Inspection + A Video Apr 16, 2020
    • Apr 8, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 4: Plumbing + A Video Apr 8, 2020
    • Mar 25, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Week 3: Framing Continued + A Video! Mar 25, 2020
    • Mar 10, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Week 2: More Demolition & New Framing + A Video! Mar 10, 2020
    • Feb 26, 2020 Renovation Diary: Week 1 Demolition + A Video! Feb 26, 2020
  • dining room
    • Dec 9, 2019 A Built-In Buffet Refresh Dec 9, 2019
  • diy
    • May 26, 2022 Reinventing Childhood Lawn Chairs with Macrame May 26, 2022
    • Mar 11, 2021 How To Seal Marble Countertops Mar 11, 2021
    • Dec 17, 2020 Solving Plumbing Issues With An Expert Remotely - The Safest and Most Budget-Friendly Way To Do Home Projects Dec 17, 2020
    • Nov 3, 2020 My Takeaways From Using Masking Fluid To Paint Windows and Doors Nov 3, 2020
    • Oct 7, 2020 I Built A Custom Range Hood Vent Surround! Oct 7, 2020
    • Sep 30, 2020 We Hit Two Snags And Had to Refinish Our Floors Twice - A Deflating DIY Fail Sep 30, 2020
    • Sep 15, 2020 Installing New Hardwood Floors in Our Old Home + Vlog Video Sep 15, 2020
    • Aug 20, 2020 I Sealed My Outdoor Teak Table With an Environmentally Friendly (And Long-Lasting!) Oil Aug 20, 2020
    • May 19, 2020 I Made Custom Quarantine Postcards! And You Can, Too! May 19, 2020
    • Dec 19, 2019 I Found and Refinished a Lost Table in My Attic! Dec 19, 2019
    • Dec 17, 2019 10 Things to Do With Scrap Christmas Greenery Dec 17, 2019
    • Dec 11, 2019 An Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree that Looks Like a Real Tree and Smells Like a Real Tree Dec 11, 2019
    • Dec 9, 2019 A Built-In Buffet Refresh Dec 9, 2019
    • Aug 14, 2019 How The Kitchen Makeover DIY Projects are Doing Four Years Later Aug 14, 2019
    • Aug 7, 2019 My Favorite Overalls for DIY Home Improvement Projects Aug 7, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Repairing the Stucco on the Outside of the House May 21, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 How I Refreshed a Tired Fence Apr 24, 2019
    • Dec 3, 2018 Gift Guide for Old House Lovers Dec 3, 2018
    • Nov 28, 2018 Gift Guide for Makers Nov 28, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 Master Bedroom Reveal - One Room Challenge Week 6! + VIDEO May 9, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 A New Door Off the Master and Fresh Paint - One Room Challenge Week 5 + A VIDEO! May 2, 2018
    • Apr 25, 2018 Backyard Surprise - One Room Challenge Week 4 + A VIDEO! Apr 25, 2018
    • Apr 18, 2018 How to Install Board & Batten - One Room Challenge Week 3 + A VIDEO! Apr 18, 2018
    • Jul 24, 2017 A DIY Kitchen Transformation Using Vinyl Floor Tiles + A Video Tutorial! Jul 24, 2017
    • Jul 20, 2017 Picking a Kitchen Floor Pattern Jul 20, 2017
    • Jul 18, 2017 Three Ways to Add Kitchen Countertop Space On A Budget Jul 18, 2017
    • Jul 6, 2017 Concrete Countertops in the Kitchen - A How To and A Report on Two Years of Use Jul 6, 2017
    • May 3, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 5 - Giving a Chair a Facelift May 3, 2017
    • Apr 19, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 3 - How To Install Picture Rail Molding Apr 19, 2017
    • Apr 12, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 2 - It's All About That Paint Apr 12, 2017
  • diy tips
    • Nov 3, 2020 My Takeaways From Using Masking Fluid To Paint Windows and Doors Nov 3, 2020
    • Aug 7, 2019 My Favorite Overalls for DIY Home Improvement Projects Aug 7, 2019
    • Apr 19, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 3 - How To Install Picture Rail Molding Apr 19, 2017
    • Apr 12, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 2 - It's All About That Paint Apr 12, 2017
  • donate
    • Dec 2, 2019 Giving Tuesday: Organizations to Support This Season Dec 2, 2019
    • Jan 31, 2019 The Easiest Sustainable Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Things at Home Jan 31, 2019
    • Dec 31, 2018 A List of Organizations to Support During This Giving Season Dec 31, 2018
  • drywall
    • Sep 30, 2020 We Hit Two Snags And Had to Refinish Our Floors Twice - A Deflating DIY Fail Sep 30, 2020
    • Sep 15, 2020 Installing New Hardwood Floors in Our Old Home + Vlog Video Sep 15, 2020
    • Aug 25, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 7: Pulling Nails, Floor Leveling, and Drywall Aug 25, 2020
  • eco-friendly
    • Jan 17, 2018 Where to Donate Items After Cleaning House Jan 17, 2018
  • electricity
    • Jan 29, 2019 Taking a Really Close Look at Our Energy Usage Jan 29, 2019
  • energy
    • Apr 1, 2021 Discussing Clean Electricity and Energy Justice with Olivia Nedd of Vote Solar Apr 1, 2021
    • Jan 29, 2019 Taking a Really Close Look at Our Energy Usage Jan 29, 2019
    • Aug 15, 2018 How I Fill Up My Rain Barrel During a Drought with Recycled A/C Water Aug 15, 2018
  • etsy
    • Apr 17, 2020 12 Craft Kits By Independent Makers You Can Get Online Apr 17, 2020
    • Oct 31, 2017 Get your Own Etching or Paint-By-Numbers Landscape - An Etsy Roundup Oct 31, 2017
  • exterior
    • Jun 26, 2023 Reveal of My Craftsman Bungalow Repaint! Jun 26, 2023
    • May 21, 2019 Repairing the Stucco on the Outside of the House May 21, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 How I Refreshed a Tired Fence Apr 24, 2019
    • Nov 13, 2018 We Got a New Roof! A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Want To Know About The Process Nov 13, 2018
    • Oct 30, 2018 How We Saved Two Thousand Dollars Without Waste While Preparing To Landscape Oct 30, 2018
    • Oct 3, 2018 My Favorite Gardening and Landscaping Tools Oct 3, 2018
    • Oct 1, 2018 Cutting the Cord (Literally) on the Landline Phone For Improved Curb Appeal Oct 1, 2018
  • fall
    • Oct 3, 2019 Trash Pumpkin: Making Seasonal Decor Out of Literal Garbage Oct 3, 2019
  • family
    • Jul 10, 2023 Margot's Second Backyard Birthday Party Jul 10, 2023
    • Sep 2, 2022 Margot's First Birthday - A Small Backyard Affair Sep 2, 2022
    • Jul 12, 2021 Meet Margot! Jul 12, 2021
  • fashion
    • Aug 7, 2019 My Favorite Overalls for DIY Home Improvement Projects Aug 7, 2019
    • Jan 24, 2018 KonMari Style Closet Organizing with Natasha Habermann + A Video! Jan 24, 2018
  • favorite products
    • Jul 26, 2017 15 Unique Cabinet Knobs and Pulls for Under $10 Jul 26, 2017
    • May 5, 2017 Weekly Roundup May 5, 2017
  • finances
    • Jul 7, 2021 Preparing for Parenthood with Life Insurance Jul 7, 2021
    • Aug 5, 2019 Our Mills Act Tax Savings + The Secret Calculator & Some Financial Transparency Aug 5, 2019
  • floor plan
    • Mar 4, 2019 Redesigning the Kitchen Layout... Again! But This Time I May Have A Winner?!? Mar 4, 2019
  • flooring
    • Sep 30, 2020 We Hit Two Snags And Had to Refinish Our Floors Twice - A Deflating DIY Fail Sep 30, 2020
    • Sep 15, 2020 Installing New Hardwood Floors in Our Old Home + Vlog Video Sep 15, 2020
    • Aug 25, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 7: Pulling Nails, Floor Leveling, and Drywall Aug 25, 2020
    • Jul 24, 2017 A DIY Kitchen Transformation Using Vinyl Floor Tiles + A Video Tutorial! Jul 24, 2017
    • Jul 20, 2017 Picking a Kitchen Floor Pattern Jul 20, 2017
    • Mar 24, 2017 Weekly Roundup Mar 24, 2017
    • Mar 22, 2017 Refinishing Our 100-Year-Old Oak Floors Mar 22, 2017
  • frames
    • Mar 24, 2017 Weekly Roundup Mar 24, 2017
  • framing
    • Oct 7, 2020 I Built A Custom Range Hood Vent Surround! Oct 7, 2020
    • Apr 16, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 5: Electrical, Venting & Inspection + A Video Apr 16, 2020
    • Apr 8, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Update 4: Plumbing + A Video Apr 8, 2020
    • Mar 25, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Week 3: Framing Continued + A Video! Mar 25, 2020
    • Mar 10, 2020 Kitchen Renovation Week 2: More Demolition & New Framing + A Video! Mar 10, 2020
  • friends
    • Dec 15, 2022 Reveal of My Friends' Modest Kitchen Makeover! Dec 15, 2022
    • Dec 5, 2022 Upgrading Cabinetry to Transform a Kitchen Dec 5, 2022
    • Nov 30, 2022 The Before Tour of A Narrow Galley Kitchen Tight on Storage and Function Nov 30, 2022
    • Jan 6, 2021 Designing A Friend's Modern Nursery Jan 6, 2021
    • Oct 5, 2020 Outdoor Lighting For Seeing Friends at a Distance Oct 5, 2020
  • front yard
    • Jun 26, 2023 Reveal of My Craftsman Bungalow Repaint! Jun 26, 2023
    • Nov 13, 2018 We Got a New Roof! A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Want To Know About The Process Nov 13, 2018
    • Oct 30, 2018 How We Saved Two Thousand Dollars Without Waste While Preparing To Landscape Oct 30, 2018
    • Oct 1, 2018 Cutting the Cord (Literally) on the Landline Phone For Improved Curb Appeal Oct 1, 2018
    • Aug 27, 2018 The (Lack Of) Curb Appeal When We Moved In and the Plans to Improve It Aug 27, 2018
  • furniture
    • Aug 23, 2017 Finally Deciding on Living Room Chairs Aug 23, 2017
    • May 3, 2017 One Room Challenge Week 5 - Giving a Chair a Facelift May 3, 2017
  • garden
    • Jun 20, 2023 A Year of Backyard Growth Jun 20, 2023
    • Aug 18, 2022 Our Backyard Reveal! + Lots of Before & Afters Aug 18, 2022
    • Jan 11, 2021 My Garden Is Featured in This Month's Better Homes & Gardens Magazine! Jan 11, 2021
    • Aug 20, 2020 I Sealed My Outdoor Teak Table With an Environmentally Friendly (And Long-Lasting!) Oil Aug 20, 2020
    • Jul 21, 2020 How To Prevent and Manage Mosquitos Safely and Naturally Jul 21, 2020
    • Jun 20, 2019 The Whys, Whats, and Hows of Landscape Lighting Jun 20, 2019
    • Jun 10, 2019 The Plant Guide for our Southern California Low Water Front Yard Garden Jun 10, 2019
    • Jun 6, 2019 Installation of the Front Yard Garden Jun 6, 2019
    • May 28, 2019 The Goals for My Front Yard Garden - For the Love of Water, Food, Bees, and Flowers May 28, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Repairing the Stucco on the Outside of the House May 21, 2019
    • May 15, 2019 How to Train Vines to Climb a Fence + A Video May 15, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 How I Refreshed a Tired Fence Apr 24, 2019
    • Nov 13, 2018 We Got a New Roof! A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Want To Know About The Process Nov 13, 2018
    • Oct 3, 2018 My Favorite Gardening and Landscaping Tools Oct 3, 2018
    • Oct 1, 2018 Cutting the Cord (Literally) on the Landline Phone For Improved Curb Appeal Oct 1, 2018
    • Aug 27, 2018 The (Lack Of) Curb Appeal When We Moved In and the Plans to Improve It Aug 27, 2018
    • Aug 15, 2018 How I Fill Up My Rain Barrel During a Drought with Recycled A/C Water Aug 15, 2018
    • Jan 2, 2018 My Go-To Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe Jan 2, 2018
    • Mar 24, 2017 Weekly Roundup Mar 24, 2017
  • gift
    • Nov 12, 2019 A Comprehensive Guide to All of My Gift Guides Nov 12, 2019
    • May 5, 2017 Weekly Roundup May 5, 2017
  • gift guide
    • Nov 9, 2022 Gift Guide for Babies and Toddlers Nov 9, 2022
    • Nov 12, 2019 A Comprehensive Guide to All of My Gift Guides Nov 12, 2019
    • Aug 21, 2019 Everything We Wish We Registered for When We Got Married Five Years Ago - And The Things We're Glad We Asked For! Aug 21, 2019
    • Dec 13, 2018 Gift Guide for Entertainers Dec 13, 2018
    • Dec 10, 2018 Zero Waste Gift Guide Dec 10, 2018
  • give back
    • Jan 17, 2018 Where to Donate Items After Cleaning House Jan 17, 2018
  • giving season
    • Dec 2, 2019 Giving Tuesday: Organizations to Support This Season Dec 2, 2019
    • Dec 31, 2018 A List of Organizations to Support During This Giving Season Dec 31, 2018

 

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The Gold Hive

Ashley’s restoring her historic home at a snail’s pace in California. She shares home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in, family friendly spaces.

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I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snail’s pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.

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I’m not easily impressed but this transformation has my jaw on the floor - just you wait and see after the @icabinetrydirect cabinets go in!!! Here’s a recap of progress to get you ready for the full reveal. Swipe through!
Went down the rabbit hole and almost gave up when faced with buying a $900 tree from a fancy tree store. Then, discovered @ikeausa had the perfect option for us. The tree is linked in my bio. 🌲 
You do you, though!
Halloween costume reveal! 🪲 🐞 Margot was inspired to go as a figeater beetle and I jumped at the opportunity to toil away making a paper maché shell and headpiece with hot glued wings and abdomen. While her initial idea was for us to be a fa

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