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DIY extra-long curtain rod

DIY extra-long curtain rod

KOOKY COMRADE POST: MY COUSIN, ASH When we moved into our house, one thing stood out: A huge picture window in the very first room you walk into….

Updating an old staircase

Updating an old staircase

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DIY Kitchen Update: Painting Kitchen Cabinets

DIY Kitchen Update: Painting Kitchen Cabinets

KOOKY COMRADE POST: AUNT SUE We built our house in 1988, but after 32 years, the style has held up remarkably well – probably because we never…

Faking a wallpaper look with paint!!

Faking a wallpaper look with paint!!

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Updating an old lantern-style pendant

Updating an old lantern-style pendant

KOOKY COMRADE POST: MY COUSIN, ASH Can I get a FIAT LUX?! If you saw my entryway when my husband and I first moved into our home, you’d…

Smoothing outdated textured walls

Smoothing outdated textured walls

KOOKY COMRADE POST: MY COUSIN, ASH My husband and I recently purchased our first home in Illinois. HAPPY DANCE! But it needs a lot of work. SAD DANCE!…

How to add “crown molding installer” to your repertoire

How to add “crown molding installer” to your repertoire

Follow my blog with Bloglovin What is it about crown molding that makes a room look complete? My husband and I had been asking ourselves that question…

How changing up a banister can change everything

How changing up a banister can change everything

KOOKY COMRADE POST: AUNT SUE Have you ever lived quite contentedly with something in your home only to wake up one morning and think, ‘this is not…

Building simple floating shelves for much-needed storage

Building simple floating shelves for much-needed storage

Part of remodeling our basement was adding lots and lots of storage space. So we specifically designed the room to have plenty of opportunities for things like shelves,…

Painting chevron walls: Nursery #2

Painting chevron walls: Nursery #2

I’m sure many of you are like me. The more chevron, the better. And why stop at fabrics and artwork? When baby #2 was about to breakout,…

Making your own blackout curtains

Making your own blackout curtains

Maybe this will come as no surprise to you guys, but I, for one, had NO idea that you could buy blackout fabric. If you’re thinking “Whaaaaaaaa?”…

Making a simple window cornice

Making a simple window cornice

If you’re like me, you sometimes fly by the seat of your pants with design. This project is the perfect example. It’s the classic story—and a position…

Morgan Hanson

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