Summer Vibes Porch
My instagram poll was no help. I posted whether I should paint my porch railings White or leave Cedar and the pollers were split 50/50! I let the season guide my choice as well as the style of my house and the balance of colors outside. So it turns out...
Back yard is coming along
After finishing the front yard landscaping, I was ready to call it quits. Then my poor backyard just needed a few things to get us through the summer. It kicked off when a friend of mine was giving away her old futon. I knew that it would be pretty cool to be...
Staining the deck (or the most boring post you’ll ever read)
It was time for the deck to be stained, according to how long the wood sat to dry out after construction. They say to wait at least two months before staining and sealing new wood. Here you can see the railing vs. the floor where I put stain. For the HOA...
DIY Firepit area
I’m finally writing about my Father’s day surprise for my hubby. Sorry this is a bit late! Trying to enjoy summer and taking care of three kids is most of how I spend my time these days. So I wanted to surprise Joe with an outdoor fire pit area he...
Dreaming of my next home
Things around here have been on hold lately in the “decoration,” “remodel,” and a “fix-things” way due to an uncertainty of where we’ll be in the next year or so. My husband is on the search for a position in academia...
Hi, welcome to our pad!
Follow two DIYers as we decorate, redecorate, design, beautify, demo, install, fix, and remodel the interior and exterior of our second home. We've learned a lot from remodeling our first home and now we are applying this know-how to our second home. Hope you enjoy our site!
xo, Cathy
