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
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How to Spray Paint Brass Door Handles for under $30 (DIY)
We had a realtor look at our home last year and her suggestion was to update the brass door handles. We looked into the cost and estimated replacing all of the handles at upwards of a few hundred dollars. No thank you. With a few quick Google searches, we were able to determine that we CAN update our brass door handles ourselves with some sanding and spray paint. So we did and they came out great! Here … [Read more...] about How to Spray Paint Brass Door Handles for under $30 (DIY)
7 DIY Garage Workshop Ideas
We used to have a three car garage that had a custom built workshop and a home gym. You see we lived in a super low cost of living area so we we're able to afford a large home. Now that we've moved to the city we couldn't even afford a house with a garage! We're back to dreaming about garage workshops again. Are you in the market for a garage workshop too? When it comes to your garage workshop, organization is … [Read more...] about 7 DIY Garage Workshop Ideas
11 She Shed Ideas that will Make You Want One
She-shed. It’s not a curse word. It's sometimes a tongue-twister. Try saying she-shed five times fast and see what happens. But it is always a retreat. What is a she-shed? A retreat. That’s really the only solid definition of a she-shed. A retreat you can call your own. After that, it can be anything. A she-shed is your crafting corner. It’s your quiet place to curl up with your latest book. It’s … [Read more...] about 11 She Shed Ideas that will Make You Want One
How to Clean Smelly Ballet Flats & Keep Them Looking Fresh
Summer is here and that means ballet flats are getting sweaty and gross. You know exactly what I'm talking about! You leave for work with perfectly clean flats and come home with sweaty (and slightly stinky) feet. I hate wearing ballet flats that are way past their time but I also hate having to buy new flats too often. Here are 10 ways to take care of your flats so you can wear them longer and keep … [Read more...] about How to Clean Smelly Ballet Flats & Keep Them Looking Fresh