Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Wagner. All opinions, images and love of DIY projects are 100% mine. One of my favorite things about the heat gun is how many uses there are for it. We've used it for everything from burning wood to cleaning our grill and now ... for a temporary flat roof fix. Because when your flat roof starts leaking into your kitchen in the middle of winter, you need a solution ASAP. And in Wisconsin, you can't really get a flat roof replaced in the middle ... Read More about A temporary flat roof fix
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How to paint a bench
Wondering how to paint a bench? Follow this easy DIY tutorial for a furniture makeover. Apparently it's the month to share furniture makeovers of pieces I've had since I was a kid. Well, actually this is the end of that streak, because this bench and last week's chair makeover are the only pieces I still have, but two in a row counts as a streak, right?! This little bench was in my room as a kid, and now we're going to use it for our daughter. I'm not quite sure how it happened but, just ... Read More about How to paint a bench
A painted chair makeover
This DIY tutorial reviews how to use Velvet Finishes to give an old chair a makeover. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Velvet Finishes. All opinions, images and love of painting projects are 100% mine. I've had this chair forever. It was my desk chair in my bedroom growing up, and my mom had it even before that. It's been painted quite a few times over the years, but that never stops me from painting it again. When Velvet Finishes came out with their new color ... Read More about A painted chair makeover
Small entryway reveal
We've slowly been working on our small entryway, which is literally just a landing at the top of our basement stairs before you step into the rest of the house. We'd love to have a massive mudroom with storage for hats, coats, boots, bags, etc., and we have some ideas that may or may not happen down the road, but for now, this little landing is jammed with storage since it sees a lot of traffic. It's the door we use every day and how family and friends come in, too. Small entryway ... Read More about Small entryway reveal
How to paint a mirror frame
If you're wondering how to paint a mirror frame, this DIY tutorial is easy to follow. Painting a mirror can instantly brighten up a small space like this one! This is one of those quick and easy projects that makes SUCH a difference I can't believe I didn't do it sooner. Hopefully it inspires you to paint an old mirror or an old whatever you have lying around for some instant brightness in one of your rooms, too! We've had this mirror forever (even back in our Cincinnati house). It's ... Read More about How to paint a mirror frame