When Jess and Jon asked me to help them redesign the house they were moving into, I wasn’t exactly prepared for the amount of work that it really needed…especially the kitchen remodel. Repainting the terra cotta walls was an easy fix, but the honey maple cabinets with the reddish brown granite counters and black granite …
Much like their kitchen, Jess and Jon’s bathroom renovation was going to require a lot of work on a small budget. I had to find ways for them to save money without compromising on the final look. When I first saw the bathroom, the first thing I noticed were the garish mint green walls which …
You’re busy and want to figure out how to paint your kitchen cabinets without the fluff. Here you go. You’re welcome. Stuff You’ll Need Foam roller Paint brush Paint – (I use Behr Marquee Interior – Satin or Semi gloss) Primer? Some people use primer, I don’t. Paint Tray Painters Tape 220 grit Sand Paper …
I love getting free furniture and I happened to get this great media console when I needed it the most. The console itself was in good condition but it felt visually heavy and dark in my living room. My good friends gave it to me when they moved so I was grateful to have it, …
My friends, Russell and Melissa, purchased a home in San Ramon, California 2 years ago. San Ramon is located in the east bay and boasts highly rated schools and low crime rates – which inevitably comes with a huge price tag. It didn’t leave a lot of leftover cash for renovations or finishes. The 40 …
My kitchen was the first room I tackled when I moved in. It was in dire need of some TLC. The flooring was old linoleum, the cabinets were too dark only to be illuminated by harsh fluorescent lighting. The appliances were in decent condition so I sold them to put towards some new ones. A …
I made this teepee for my god kids. They come over at least once a week so I wanted something in the house that they would have a lot of fun with but would still look good in the house if I didn’t feel like putting it away. There is absolutely no sewing involved in …
Around 2 years ago, I built my first piece of furniture: a coffee table. Solid wood coffee tables are hella expensive. The most affordable one I could find was still $300. After doing a bunch of research I decided I to build my own. At the time that I built this table, I didn’t own …
As a music producer with a home studio, I often have recording artists stay in my guest room. Obviously I want them to feel comfortable and well rested to make sure they deliver great performances. Still, I didn’t want to blow a lot of money on furnishings or cosmetic upgrades so I tried to pull the room …
