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Cedar planter boxes for my corner garden
Our backyard is currently still in an it has to get worse before it can get better phase, but this corner has made HUGE progress in the last few weeks. It wasn’t really that bad when we bought our house, but stylistically it…
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How I Painted my Banister
As part of my staircase makeover, I made a last minute decision to paint the banister. The orange tone in the wood didn’t bother me until we updated our flooring a few years ago. Ever since then, the tones have clashed with all of the other wood tones throughout our house and changing that felt…
Staircase Makeover Reveal
I don’t think I’ve ever been more wrong about the timeframe of a project! What I thought would take me two weeks took me almost two months. To say I am relieved that this project is over would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy with how it turned out and would…
Staircase Moulding Plan
I have had grand plans for this staircase for a few years now and even though I can’t do all of it right now (things like removing walls and tearing out carpet are going to have to wait for a bit…), I am finally getting around to starting the process! Traditional picture frame moulding, box…
About Me
Hi, I’m Mercedes.
I am an avid DIYer (often with a kid or two on my hip) tackling projects of all sizes. Expect to find detailed tutorials helping encourage you to take on projects of your own!
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With Love, Mercedes 