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Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color)
I’ve been meaning to paint the Dexter House’s front door since we bought the home 5 years ago…
What's Next...
the projects we have coming up next and a few we’ve put on the back burner for now…
A New Door for the Dexter House + A GIVEAWAY!
we finally replaced the door that’s given us so much trouble (who remembers when an Airbnb guest threw a rock through it?!) and we’re thrilled with how it came out
Smart LED Bulbs: Warm, Cool, or Something in Between?
the easiest way to bring smart lighting into your home…
Our Best Tips for Styling Open Shelves in the Kitchen
How to make your kitchen shelves look their best…
DIY // How to Install Tongue-and-Groove Paneling
a step-by-step guide to install wall planks
Getting More Organized in The Pantry with Good Ol' Pencil and Paper
a simple craft paper roll in the kitchen
Farmhouse Master Bathroom Floor Plan 2.0 + What's Next
Our revised floor plan for the master bath + what comes next
DIG INTO THE ARCHIVES
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Historic Delaware Colonial Revival
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How to Build a Hanging Laundry Rack
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DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains
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Our Chicken Coop!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Growing a Cut Flower Garden
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Was Leaving Country Life the Right Move?
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse
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Character-Filled Country Cottage
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DIY Glider Chair (It’s Easy, I Swear!)
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Let’s Make Paper Stars!
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How to Arrange a Bouquet of Lilacs
