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DIY // How To Build A Patio And Lay Pavers

We’ve been loving our garden patio for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to share a DIY. Building a patio and laying pavers is definitely a do-it-yourself kind of project. It’s more labor than skill and relatively affordable. This project is all about the prep, so don’t skimp on that. And you’ll probably need to brush off the old TI-85 (aka calculator) to determine how much gravel and sand you’ll need. But if you have a long-weekend on your hands and a friend or two, this is a project for you!

DIYs, The FarmhouseCathyJuly 11, 2019Farmhouse garden Comments

How to Replace a skeleton key For An Old Door

Try these 3 keys…most likely one will work!

The Farmhouse, DIYsCathy PoshustaApril 1, 2019old house, House Hacks Comments

DIY // How to Add a New Door to an Old Cabinet Box

We recently added a new cabinet to an old cabinet box at the Dexter House (during our kitchen refresh) and I was surprised just how easy it was. After receiving lots of questions about the process, we decided to put together a DIY. Read on for this easy tutorial plus a video.

DIYs, The Dexter HouseCathyMarch 11, 2019Dexter Kitchen Comments

DIY // How to Install Shaker Pegs

a simple DIY tutorial on how to install shaker pegs (or wood dowels) like we’ve done on kitchen shelves and atop wainscot molding

DIYs, RemodelsCathyFebruary 7, 2019 Comments

Dexter House Kitchen // How to Make a New Faucet the Centerpiece of a Kitchen

One of the major projects we wanted to tackle at the Dexter House kitchen earlier this month was replacing the faucet. It’s funny to call a project that takes an hour major, but a new faucet can certainly feel major. It’s the most frequently used item in the most frequently used room in a home and a good one will change your life. Or at least the dishes 😉

The Dexter House, DIYs, RemodelsCathyJanuary 28, 2019dexter kitchen, DIY Comments

how to build a diy marble top side table - the Grit and Polish

how to build a stone-topped side table (we used marble) including DIY marble honing and cutting

DIYs, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaJanuary 7, 2019DIY, diy table, how to cut marble, how-to Comments

DIY // How to Install Panel Moulding

Back when we were getting the Ravenna House ready to sell, we added panel moulding (which looks like picture frames on the wall) to the master bedroom. It was a relatively easy project and went a long way in making this small bedroom feel more ‘master-ey’. Scroll on to read all about this project (psst: room sources are also at the bottom of this post).