This post is sponsored by Walmart. A round-up of the best fall jackets and coats from Walmart under $60 for women, men, girls, and boys I opened our coat closet the other day and realized every single fall jacket and coat suddenly looks too small for the kids. How does that happen so fast? One … Read more

All the steps and supplies you need to clean wooden furniture and remove musty smells from old pieces. Finding a diamond-in-the-rough vintage piece is one of the best feelings. With a little elbow grease, many secondhand or well-loved solid wood items can be refreshed and restored to bring out their natural warmth and character. Whether … Read more

Confession: I buy furniture from thrift shops and then let it sit in the garage for months. Robert finds it hilarious. (I do, too.) I’ll convince myself a piece is “too good to pass up,” promise “I’ll makeover it tomorrow,” and then get distracted by life. Sound familiar? With our move approaching and a garage … Read more

Do you remember when I shared my big playroom vision and imagined Robert and I racing through the biggest makeover ever, singing into hairbrush microphones like pop stars? Yeah, that didn’t exactly happen. (For the record, Robert would insist he’s not auditioning for a teen pop group.) After I went a little mood-board-crazy, progress stalled. … Read more

Simple ways to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects from your porch or patio using these 8 outdoor pest control solutions. The season’s unofficial mascot has returned — the mosquito. If you’re trying to enjoy your outdoor space, they can ruin the best backyard plans. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, watching a movie outside, or … Read more

Tips and tricks for using what you already have and repurposing everyday items from around the house to create a beautiful, realistic DIY dollhouse. I never expected to fall in love with a new hobby, but DIY dollhouses have stolen my heart. Projects like middle-school dioramas clearly prepared me for this one. What started as … Read more

When I go thrift shopping for home decor, I never skip the textile section. Blankets, tablecloths, curtains, scarves, and unusual fabric scraps often hide real decorating potential—if you know what to look for. A quick inspection for stains, odors, or pests can save you a lot of hassle (I avoid bringing home pillows for fear … Read more

We’ve been moving things around a lot lately, shifting utilities and storage between spaces, and it’s turned our storage into a bit of a jumble. For the past couple of years we’d planned to add a backyard workshop, but recent city regulations made that option impossible. Instead, we chose Plan B: convert our existing pool … Read more

My Whole30 Body Makeover and Beginner’s Guide – Tips, recipes, and advice to lose weight, get more energy, and find success in healthy living. I felt a little vulnerable sharing this, but I decided honesty was more helpful than perfection. There’s something powerful about posting an unretouched photo of yourself—no makeup, no concealing clothes—and showing … Read more

A thrifted spare chair gets a Restoration Hardware–style makeover using just chalk paint and wax. I have a habit of bringing furniture home the way some people bring stray puppies and kittens in from the cold. This time it was a spare chair that somehow hopped into my car in the thrift store parking lot. … Read more