Okay so technically, we’ve lived in our Boise house for almost ten months. Yeah. This is how on top of life we are right now. But it’s one of the things people ask most about, so we figured it’s time to share some details – as the dreaded California transplants that we are.
Chelsea and I are at it again. We’ve bought an older home (again) and now have to put in the work to make it our own. When I was young, I was taught that the outside of the home is a reflection of the feelings of those living on the inside. Here are our seven simple homeowner tips to help you break in a new home and make it shine.
Here’s how we solve two problems at once with a DIY stair storage box. So many simple solutions are possible with a little creativity and the right tools.
The current world climate means that a LOT of people are suddenly working from home. And they need drinks. Lots of drinks. This home bar setup is a one-piece solution that’ll have you feeling those Mad Men vibes in no time!
After buying a plot of land in Idaho to escape California, I turned to STIHL, like always, to maintain and improve my land. This is how I used my new STIHL auger to complete four essential projects for our new homestead.
If you are suddenly caught in between a renovation or you just have small space and looking to find creative ways to combine or divide your living room into a bedroom here are some inspirations to get you started.
Are your home tools a mess? Ours were, too. Here’s how we’re stocking up on what’s truly helpful for jobs big and small. Get that tool chest organized!
A couple years ago, I shared plans for a laundry she shed with a Speed Queen washer, and it went kinda viral on the web and resulted in a kajillion questions.
We all crave our own space. A place to get away. A place that isn’t invaded by others, by other issues, other memories. A place with a clean slate to call our own and to escape to so we can process everything we’ve had to deal with throughout the day. Sometimes a quiet place to rest or just read a book.
We fit all four of our kids in one room. True story. It’s not that we don’t have space to split them up – the kids have a dedicated playroom that could easily be converted to another bedroom. For our family, however, keeping one room dedicated to all the kids sleeping and one dedicated to all of their playing? Well, it’s worked perfectly. There have been just a few hiccups along the way, like when we transition each dude out of the crib. Not gonna lie, that part is always chaos.