Home Renovation Archives 2 - Someday I'll Learn

Bulky drapes can feel way too heavy in a kids' room

What a Difference a Shade Makes

Dec 18, 2019Nov 30, 2016 by Chelsea Day

With the baby here and all four boys needing to share a room soon, the 2-year-old is getting kicked out of his crib and moving … Read more

Master Bedroom DIY Photo Wall

Dec 18, 2019Apr 25, 2016 by Chelsea Day

A couple weeks ago, I told you all that we were working on getting some family photos with me actually in them. We had Opa … Read more

Doing a bunch of kitchen renovations *mostly* by ourselves. Here's what you can do on your own...and what you should really, really hire out.

Expanding a Window

Dec 18, 2019Feb 10, 2016 by Chelsea Day

I’ve learned that I’m very good at demolition. Putting things back together is the big challenge for me. This is what what our kitchen looked … Read more

Angled Furniture: Yay or Nay?

Dec 18, 2019Jan 27, 2016 by Chelsea Day

I have a couple housekeepers come over every two weeks. There are five people in this home, three of whom still get time-outs on a … Read more

A Nautical Kids Room

Dec 18, 2019Aug 31, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Remember when I found inspiration for a nautical kids room in the most unlikely place? Of course you don’t remember. That was two-and-a-half years ago…which … Read more

Pops of color in a dark room can make a space feel vibrant and homey

4 Tips for Contrasting Color in Home Decor

Dec 18, 2019Jul 27, 2015 by Chelsea Day

We’re still working on our home paint palette. The biggest challenge, honestly, is sticking with our choices and not getting distracted. Earlier this year we picked some bright, … Read more

How to Remove a Microwave

Dec 18, 2019Feb 10, 2015 by Nate Day

We’re in the middle of the longest kitchen remodel in history, and our old food-nuker conveniently decided to give out right before Minion was born. … Read more