Category Archives: Before & After

Before and After: Art Deco Light Fixture

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stacey

Batting this light bulb is the only thing that cheers me up. – Homer Simpson As part of our bedroom redo, I wanted to restore and install an antique light fixture. I bought one in rough shape online. You’ve seen this puppy before. I … Continue reading →

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Before and After: The Light, the Gadget, and the Wardrobe

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Who’s “Disco Stu”? Homer: Oh, er, I wanted to write “Disco Stud” but I ran out of space. – The Simpsons At about 10 p.m. last night, I finally purchased a stud finder. Because it’s Friday night, and the … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Refreshed Flatpack Bookcase

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Homer, we have a perfectly good bookcase. Homer: Yeah, but this is what they’re doing on campus.  – The Simpsons The whole pointed pointy point of our bedroom project was to open up the wall to access closet space. Having … Continue reading →

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Before and After: End Table to Floating Nightstand

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Stacey

And here I am using my legs like a sucker! – Homer Simpson Before we start, check out our sidebar — House of Hepworths featured our vanity table makeover this week! Color me DELIGHTED. If you don’t already visit regularly, hop over … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Princess Vanity Grows Up

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Stacey

Where do I keep my princessness? – Princess Penelope Back when I was facing that hard avenue of academic rigor commonly known as Fifth Grade, my parents gave me a desk. It matched my white-and-gold French provincial bedroom set, and … Continue reading →

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There Are Cute Babies, and Then There are Robin Babies

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Every father thinks his daughter is the cutest. Homer: Well, now there’s a way to prove it. – The Simpsons We mentioned that we are hosting robins on our stoop for the second year running. Here are the pre-robins: And here … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Cat-Approved Bathroom

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Stacey

Ms. Hoover: What was Christopher Columbus actually looking for when he discovered America?  Ralph: [hand up] Ooh! Ah! Ms. Hoover: Ralph, this better not be about your cat. Ralph: [hand down] Oh. – The Simpsons We are making some sloooow … Continue reading →

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The Unbelievable D’ohless Radiator Swap

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kevin

Catch you later, radiator! I’ve never felt more alive! – Marge Simpson A strange thing happened today that left me with an unfamiliar feeling. As I mentioned before in This ‘n’ That, the radiator in one of our bedrooms needed to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out (Without Falling Over)

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Kevin

This is how we left the new side door steps in Conquering the Stoop. We needed a way to access the deck that didn’t involve any sort of vaulting. I’d heard that steps were a handy way to move from one … Continue reading →

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Better Living Through Chemistry: Stripping Door Hinges in Place

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Stacey

Johnny: So, what do you think of the Lady Krusty Mustache Removal System now, Angelique? Angelique: It’s Krusteriffic, Johnny Unitas. But is my upper lip supposed to bleed like this? Johnny: Probably.  – The Simpsons I’ve enthused at length about the … Continue reading →

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