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Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
May 5, 2026
Do You Really Need a Bathroom Backsplash? What We Considered for Our Hall Bath Vanity
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May 5, 2026
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
Mar 25, 2026
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
Nov 15, 2023
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
Dec 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor
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!

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathyOctober 3, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
How to Center An Off-Center Ceiling Light (Without Moving the Junction Box)
How to Center An Off-Center Ceiling Light (Without Moving the Junction Box)

how to center an off-centered light fixture (the easy way!)

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Happy Friday 9/27/19
Happy Friday 9/27/19

links from the week…

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How We Selected New Windows for Our Old House (& What they Cost)
How We Selected New Windows for Our Old House (& What they Cost)

how we selected new wood windows for our century-old home (& what they cost)

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The FarmhouseCathySeptember 26, 2019farmhouse laundry reno Comments
Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel
Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel

why we love to incorporate vintage furniture into our kitchen remodels

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Design & Decorating, KitchensCathySeptember 23, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 9/20/19
Happy Friday 9/20/19

links from the week

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10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List)
10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List)

10 great strategies for dealing with ‘renovation fatigue’

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The Farmhouse, RemodelsCathySeptember 19, 2019 Comments
Switching Gears Back to the Laundry Room Remodel
Switching Gears Back to the Laundry Room Remodel

getting back into the laundry room…

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Happy Friday 9/13/19
Happy Friday 9/13/19

links from the week

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How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost)
How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost)

everything you need to know to DIY a panel-front dishwasher (plus what our’s cost!)

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DIYs, The Farmhouse, Remodels, KitchensCathySeptember 12, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno, DIY Comments
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Decisions, decisions… We couldn’t decide on a backsplash for the Hill House hall bathroom, so I mocked up a few options: 1 No backsplash 2 Simple marble 3 Shaped marble 3b Shaped marble - long 4 Delft tiles Which would you pick?
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