Category Archives: Before & After

This Old Couch: Done is Good

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Stacey

I don’t mind being called a liar when I’m lying, or about to lie, or just finished lying. But not when I’m telling the truth!  – Homer Simpson No, it’s true! The slipcover is done! A good thing, too, because this is … Continue reading →

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DIY Quartz: Putting in The Sink

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Stacey

Epoxy fight!!! – Bart Simpson After putting our new quartz in place, we still needed to put in the tap and hang the undermount sink. The first part was fairly easy, although the holes drilled in the countertop gave us … Continue reading →

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DIY Quartz: Installation and Then More Installation

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stacey

Mrs. W: Looks like young Simpson is going to kill himself. Mr. W: Oh, maybe not. Maybe he’s just taking his boulder for a walk. – The Simpsons Well, it’s in. How did we get here? Back when we ordered the … Continue reading →

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Cabinet of Dreams, Part VII: If You Build It, He Will Put the TV on It

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Kevin

At this point in the fireplace/cabinetry project, we’d been living for over three months in the other corner of the sitting room with the television armoire in the arch leading to the dining room. We were really tired of the … Continue reading →

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Cabinet of Dreams, Part I: Genesis

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Kevin

My dreams will go unfulfilled? I don’t like the sound of that one bit. – Homer Simpson When we bought this house it ticked most of our boxes. The only box left unticked was the one next to “Fireplace.” But … Continue reading →

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Bright Old Things

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Stacey

There’s nothing here a little elbow-grease won’t fix! So let’s roll up our sleeves and… [falls asleep] – Abe Simpson The Kev and I met in London–we were both living in a formerly condemned council block repurposed as student housing. An early … Continue reading →

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This Faucet is Finished

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Stacey

Would you like another lick of my flavor wax? – Uter We have a vessel sink in our main bathroom, modeled here by a cat. Vessel sinks are divisive in the design world (what isn’t?), but it turned out to … Continue reading →

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Getting Crumbs All Over the Furniture

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Stacey

Let that be a lesson to the rest of you nuts! – Chief Wiggum I recently compared walnuts against stain markers for furniture touch-ups, and was pleasantly surprised to find that walnuts came out on top. My headboard test areas … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Helen’s Sugarplum Kitchen

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Stacey

Relax, we’re just looky-loos. We’re only here to compare our  lifestyle. – Marge Simpson After a year that included an unfinished bedroom redo dating from early spring, let’s focus on Other People’s Makeovers! Today’s virtual visit is to the Kev’s sister’s place. … Continue reading →

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2014: Resolving Not to Resolve

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Stacey

 I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine’s Day. – Homer Simpson A year ago, we posted our 2013 DIY resolutions. Huge mistake! We got lots of projects done over the last year, but not … Continue reading →

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