Projects Archive

Using a weenie roller to paint a dresser.

Before and After: Taking a Dresser from Old and Ugly to Sleek and Stylish in an Afternoon

This winter break didn’t quite shape up as I had planned.
five ways to add value to a rental property.

Five Inexpensive Ways to Add Value to a Rental Property

This summer, we put the breaks on our “big house” home
Laying a paver patio and installing a fence.

How to Transform a Small Outdoor Space to Make it Feel Larger

The patio and privacy fence at our rental property
The easiest and best way to paint cabinets with no sanding required.

How To Paint Cabinets Without Sanding

I love painting cabinets . . . well, I love the
how to strip paint the right way.

Don’t Strip Paint Before Reading This

Learn From My Many Mistakes
Victorian bathroom remodel progress.

Our Modern Victorian Bathroom Renovation Progress

Making Progress on a Complete Bathroom Transformation
how to paint a damaged wooden floor

How to Paint a Damaged Wood Floor

a.k.a. What I Did Over Spring Break
How to paint knotty pine wood paneling.

Painting Knotty Pine Walls

From knotty to nice
Basic guidelines for a beginner to build a storage bench for the kitchen.

How to Build a Simple Kitchen Storage Banquette

The first project with my new miter saw