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Come Tour Our Remodeled Blonde Brick House!

by LIP | Nov 7, 2022 | HOME TOURS

Our remodeled blonde brick house is finally 100% finished. And sold! That’s where I’ve been for most 2022… If you’ve been following for a while, you might have given up hope that we would ever finish and share photos on the blog. Well, today is...

How We Saved $20K on Our DIY Kitchen Remodel Cost

by LIP | May 11, 2021 | Kitchens, Remodeling

Here’s how we’ve saved nearly $20,000 on our kitchen remodel cost, which I can confidently now share, even though we’re not 100% finished. Kitchen remodels can be insanely – even prohibitively – expensive, but they really don’t have...

Help Me Choose: 3 Laundry Room Remodel Plans

by LIP | Apr 27, 2021 | Laundry/Mudrooms, Remodeling

If you’ve been with me awhile, you know we’re planning a laundry room remodel in the near-ish future. (Did I say that last year? Oops.) I’ve already purchased most of the items, but the longer we wait, the more I continue to revamp the plan. Today...

Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash Tile Pattern

by LIP | Sep 7, 2020 | Kitchens, Remodeling

Updated December 2022 – see the backsplash pattern we chose at the end of this post! Choosing a backsplash tile pattern for the kitchen is one of my favorite elements of remodeling. You can dress up builder-basic cabinets, bring in color and pattern, or calm...

When to Throw in the Towel on a Project

by LIP | Jun 22, 2020 | Remodeling, Tools + Tips

Not all projects go smoothly, and sometimes, you just need to throw in the towel and move on. One of those hit me last week, unfortunately, so I’ve been thinking about this ever since. Here’s how to know when it’s time to stop working and reconsider...