The Grit & Polish Blog
Homes with character
Loading featured posts… Explore the blog →
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids
our best tips from 6 years of renovating with young kids at home
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)
our new (but actually old) kitchen pendants + budget-friendly picks
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money
the final numbers on our laundry room + budget tips you can use on your next remodel
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets
our favorite white paint color for kitchens, cabinets, and more (lots, LOTS more!)
4 Essential Tips for Renovating with Your Partner (and staying Together!)
these 4 things help us get through every renovation without compromising our relationship
DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor
we painted our laundry room floors! and 4 years ago we painted the Dexter House floors. here’s how to paint ANY wood floor!
Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel
why we love to incorporate vintage furniture into our kitchen remodels
10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List)
10 great strategies for dealing with ‘renovation fatigue’
DIG INTO THE ARCHIVES
All Time Readers Favorite Posts:
-
![]()
Historic Delaware Colonial Revival
-
![]()
How to Build a Hanging Laundry Rack
-
![]()
DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains
-
![]()
Our Chicken Coop!
-
![]()
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
-
![]()
Growing a Cut Flower Garden
-
![]()
Was Leaving Country Life the Right Move?
-
![]()
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse
-
![]()
Character-Filled Country Cottage
-
![]()
DIY Glider Chair (It’s Easy, I Swear!)
-
![]()
Let’s Make Paper Stars!
-
![]()
How to Arrange a Bouquet of Lilacs
