Category Archives: Decor

Picking Paint Colors: The Right Brain Part

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Stacey

And now it’s time for Match Game 2034, with Billy Crystal! – The Simpsons Since our bedroom renovation is underway (and going well so far), it’s time to start thinking paint colors. Who am I kidding? I’m never NOT thinking … Continue reading →

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The Lazy Stripper’s Guide to Hinges (Continued)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Stacey

Remember when I succumbed to laziness and stripped paint off door hinges without removing them? There, I discovered that regular cheapo masking tape didn’t fully protect the door finish from the effects of the stripper. We just took a door off … Continue reading →

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The Best-Laid Plans of Stacey and The Kev

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Stacey

I’ve got a plan! A plan that’ll fix you good… – Homer Simpson We are in the midst of moving our stuff so we can (finally) renovate the master bedroom. It’s always funny to me that just before we create a huge cloud of … Continue reading →

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Crowning Contradictions

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stacey

I’ve done everything the Bible says, even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff. – Ned Flanders We have the original crown molding for the living room and dining room. It’s in the garage, coated in mint-colored lead paint. With … Continue reading →

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Rug-o-rama: Rug Pads on the Cheap

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Stacey

 Ooooh, cushy! – Homer Simpson It is freakin’ impossible to research rugs and rug-related topics without running across many, many Big Lebowski references. So please allow me to get this out of the way: We recently bought a new rug that … Continue reading →

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Quest for the Elusive Storage Bed

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stacey

Ms. Hoover: First, we’re going to construct paper mailboxes to store the valentines. Lisa: Isn’t that just pointless busy-work? Ms. Hoover: Bull’s-eye. Get cracking. – The Simpsons One of our 2013 home improvement goals is to expand access to our bedroom closet. … Continue reading →

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Coat Closet Rod…or Industrial Curtain Hardware?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Stacey

Do you see towels? If you see towels, you’re probably in the linen closet again. – Marge Simpson This is not one of those spectacular before and afters — you know, the ones where you’re not even sure it’s the … Continue reading →

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The Magic Carpet Ride

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Stacey

Things on the ground are out of my jurisdiction. – Chief Wiggum You know those ads that follow you around after you shop for something online? About half the time, I’m stalked by rugs. On shelter blogs, when commenters are swooning … Continue reading →

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Introducing Our Golden Ratio Calculator

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kevin

A paper-based thing-a-ma-jig? What are we, cavemen?! – Homer Simpson Check out our new Golden Ratio Calculator, where we’ve done the work for you. People often find beauty in objects with certain proportions. This proportion is often seen in the natural world, … Continue reading →

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Double Curtain Rods at a Fifth the Price

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Stacey

My brain goo’s coming out all artistical, thanks to you. – Moe Szyslak (to Lisa) When I was looking to upgrade the window treatments in our living and dining rooms, I naturally turned to the internet for inspiration. I was … Continue reading →

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