Although the sub base is a critical piece of a patio (see where we installed the sub-base), it’s not exactly attractive. Now comes the time to make our patio look good and be more functional. All we need to do wi add some sand and paver stones and finish it off. Simple! The stones that [...]
Archive for the ‘DIY Projects’ Category
11.25.11
11.9.11
One of the simplest upgrades to a bathroom is changing out that old, ugly faucet that is so 1980s. At least that is the conclusion that I have drawn after replacing tile, replacing a rotted floor under a toilet, and stripping wallpaper. So what do I do when Lara tells me the next step is [...]
10.29.11
A paver patio extension in our backyard has been a long time coming. Ever since we had our firepit installed in our backyard, we have craved more. More space to sit, more room for a table, more room to walk. Just more. After all, bigger is better right? But this isn’t entirely out of greed! [...]
10.25.11
Since I started DIYing a lot of our grocery items, decorating items & personal products, the number one question I ask myself while shopping is, “Would it be better/cheaper to make that item myself or too much of a hassle & probably not worth it in the end?”. Weighing the options of making them myself [...]
10.11.11
I have had this WHOLE project mapped out in my head for months now. Why has it taken me so long to complete? Hm. Good question. Too bad I don’t have a great answer. Even though I knew very well that this wouldn’t take me more than about 2 hours to complete– yet I always found [...]
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