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How to Make a Backyard Movie Theater with a projector screen

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I am so excited about my latest DIY home project which is a backyard movie theater with a projector screen!  We are spending much more time at home this year than in years past so we really wanted to make the backyard special. Now, we can spend cozy nights as a family watching our favorite movies on the projector screen under the twinkly lights of the pergola. Just last night I snuggled up with a blanket and a … [Read more...] about How to Make a Backyard Movie Theater with a projector screen

13 Creative Backyard DIY Ideas on a Budget

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We'll be spending a lot more time at home this summer so might as well make it look nice and feel cozy! On my list of backyard projects are twinkly lights around the patio, better landscaping around the side of the house, and a fire pit so we can spend more nights outside. I'd absolutely love a pergola but I don't think we'll be able to fit that in this year. Looking for creative DIY backyard ideas too? There’s … [Read more...] about 13 Creative Backyard DIY Ideas on a Budget

11 Cheap Halloween Decorations You Can DIY

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Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the years, but it can also get expensive.  That is why I opt to go for cheap Halloween decorations you can DIY versus buying new.  Plus it's more fun! How much does the average person spend on Halloween every year? According to a study by CIT Bank the average person was set to spend $80 for Halloween in 2017. Of that, about $21 was spent on party décor. To make that $21 … [Read more...] about 11 Cheap Halloween Decorations You Can DIY

Get Your Home Ready for Sale with these 10 Upgrades

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What home upgrades do buyers love to see? Kitchens, Light Fixtures, & Bathrooms. This year we were able to sell our home for $100k more than we paid and received multiple offers at list price within 6 days. Here are the 10 updates we made to get our home ready for sale.     1.  We replaced carpet with hardwood floors. We wanted a living room that looked a bit more luxury and upscale than a … [Read more...] about Get Your Home Ready for Sale with these 10 Upgrades

How to Paint a Brass Shower Frame for $30 (Shower Door DIY)

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We tried to sell our home two years ago and the feedback from potential buyers was that the home felt dated.  I think our brass shower enclosure definitely contributed to that dated feeling. We didn't want to invest thousands in a new shower or new shower door, so we decided to spray paint the shower door ourselves. How to Update a Brass Shower Door Frame Yourself The spray paint to put on the shower … [Read more...] about How to Paint a Brass Shower Frame for $30 (Shower Door DIY)

Spray Paint Brass Fireplace Makeover Plus a Floating Mantle for $150

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We have two ugly brass fireplaces that have the potential to be beautiful. We didn't have the budget for two expensive fireplace makeovers however, so we decided to spray paint our brass fireplaces black. In this post, we share some tips and tricks that anyone can use to give their brass fireplace a complete makeover using spray paint and some elbow grease. Best of all, this makeover only costs $150, so you … [Read more...] about Spray Paint Brass Fireplace Makeover Plus a Floating Mantle for $150