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How to Restain a Deck Without Stripping the Old Stain
Wondering if you can restain a deck without stripping off all the old stain? See how I cleaned, lightly sanded, and refinished our previously stained wood deck with solid stain… and how it has held up more than a year later. Our porch had an older reddish stain that had faded and worn unevenly over…
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How to Update an 80s House: 10 Timeless Design Ideas
Wondering where to start with your 80s home renovation? These are ten timeless updates that can make the biggest impact, whether you’re planning a full remodel or updating one project at a time. If you’ve recently—or not so recently—bought an 80s house, you may be wondering where to start. Between orange oak, brass fixtures, popcorn…
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Pure White vs Alabaster: Which Sherwin Williams White Is Right for Your Home?
Looking for the perfect white paint color? Here’s how Sherwin Williams Pure White and Alabaster compare in real homes. If you’ve been searching for the perfect white paint color, chances are you may have narrowed it down to two of the most popular options: Sherwin Williams Pure White and Sherwin Williams Alabaster. And honestly? I…
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SW Iron Ore in Real Spaces
Looking for the perfect soft black paint color? Read on to find out if SW Iron Ore 7069 is right for you. If you’ve ever searched for the perfect black paint color, you already know—it’s not as simple as it sounds. Some blacks feel too harsh, some read blue, and others just fall flat. After…
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As a mother of four, I believe that home is to be lived in, not looked at… but I also believe that functional can be beautiful. And that creating and capturing beauty can help us pursue peace at home. Find out more…
