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Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
March 25, 2026
Our Hill House Nickel Gap Wall Paneling - Design, Products, + DIY Tips
March 25, 2026

with links to the exact products we used

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March 25, 2026
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
August 27, 2025
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
August 27, 2025

creating classic charm and connection with a small-scale front fence

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August 27, 2025
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
March 12, 2024
We Found the Prettiest Unlaquered brass Door Knobs!
March 12, 2024

plus a roundup of our favorite unlacquered brass door hardware

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March 12, 2024
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
November 15, 2023
A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️
November 15, 2023

the final photo tour of this historic country home + sources, paint colors, and more

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November 15, 2023
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
December 12, 2019
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
December 12, 2019

a classic white kitchen for our 1912 country Farmhouse

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December 12, 2019




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Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim
Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim

a home tour full of wood trim and white walls that’s giving me ALL the inspiration for our own Farmhouse!

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Home ToursCathyNovember 7, 2019 Comments
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More
Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More

how we managed and maintain our rentals from a distance + the landlording philosophies that guide us

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Real Estate & MoneyCathyNovember 6, 2019 Comments
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids
5 Tips for Living Through A Remodel with Young Kids

our best tips from 6 years of renovating with young kids at home

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RemodelsCathyNovember 4, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 11/1/19
Happy Friday 11/1/19

links from the week

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Links & MusingsCathyNovember 1, 2019 Comments
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)
Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!)

our new (but actually old) kitchen pendants + budget-friendly picks

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Hardware and LightingCathyOctober 31, 2019farmhouse kitchen reno Comments
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat
Responding to Your Reader Feedback - A Video Chat

responding to your reader feedback

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A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85
A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85

a review of our robot vacuum

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The FarmhouseCathyOctober 28, 2019 Comments
Happy Friday 10/25/19
Happy Friday 10/25/19

links from the week…

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Links & MusingsCathyOctober 25, 2019 Comments
The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money
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

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The Farmhouse, Remodels, Real Estate & MoneyCathyOctober 24, 2019farmhouse laundry renoComment
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets
Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets

our favorite white paint color for kitchens, cabinets, and more (lots, LOTS more!)

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Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathyOctober 21, 2019 Comments
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