I’ve been a bit MIA lately—life’s been full, fun, and just a little bit crazy! We recently returned from a much-needed vacation (absolutely marvelous, by the way 🙌), and let’s just say, re-entry into “real life” came with a surprise.

Picture this: I step into the shower, ready to start my day, and the water is ice-cold. 😱 Not just a little chilly—cold enough to wake the neighbors.

Later, my husband took a peek in the basement and discovered the culprit: our water heater had sprung a leak.

Owning waterfront property with a dock brings joy and responsibility. Over time, the elements can take a toll on your dock steps, especially if made from pressure-treated wood. You can restore your dock steps to their former glory with essential tools and materials. Here's a step-by-step guide on repairing pressure-treated dock steps using true 1” x 6” x 8’ boards (Menard’s calls it premium decking) for treads and 6” x 6” x 8’ treated lumber for supports.

Connect Home Life Home Decor Tour 2022

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Kitchen Faucet Upgrade: A DIY Project

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Last summer, we created a DIY paver pathway from our side garage door to the driveway. I was confident in my DIY skills and asked a landscaper for help. However, it was essential to keep in mind that my husband had undergone open heart surgery and was unable to do any heavy lifting. So, we used concrete molds and a concrete mix to create the pavers. In this step-by-step guide, I will share how we made the pavers.

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Upgrading Our Kitchen Flooring-Take 1 and 2