Home Improvement projects really can be as easy as simply painting on a new and updated look. Like our Easy Brick Fireplace Update. The project does require a little more labor than actual handywoman (or handyman) skills. But it’s easy enough that you can do it with a friend or with the family. And if […]
A Simple and Easy Front Porch Clean Up
Sprucing up your front door, porch area doesn’t have to cost a lot? We sure don’t want to make it too difficult of a project either. Actually, keeping things simple & easy is just what we like! We recently had a FrugElegance by Design staging job but the front porch was in need of a little TLC. Fru-Girls […]
Upgrade to a Locking Mailbox
Updating to a Locking Mailbox can be a matter of home safety & security as well as a basic needed home improvement. In our area as well as many all over, mail theft is on the rise. Doesn’t matter if you live in a rural area, gated community or busy intersection. Mail theft is big […]
Do It Yourself Staircase Update
This home improvement project is quite different from our usual. We tend to do things that are quick & easy. But this project is far from that. Estimates came in between $3,500 – $4,800 (YIKES!), so we thought we could do it ourselves. After all, Carol & her hubby Randy did their staircase update a few years […]
Easy Patio Furniture Update
This patio furniture is about 8-9 years old & time has given it a pretty worn & weathered look. New furniture is not in the budget so it’s time for an update and thanks to Rustoleum’s spray paint, this project is a DIY that just about anyone can handle. And, that’s exactly the way we like it! Thank […]
Rustic & Elegant Headboard with Floating Side Table
Rustic & Elegance come together with this magnificent DIY Headboard with hanging Side Table. Carol’s daughter asked for a rustic headboard her Christmas present. After a little shopping around, Randy (her dad) knew it was easy enough to make & would be a very special gift to make for her. And boy, did it come out […]
Coffee Table Update
Time for a coffee table to get an updated new look… Please note that some of the supplies used in this post were supplied to us… but our opinions are always our own. Remember our post Decorating Small Spaces on a Budget? But, now, as one set of sisters moved out & the younger sisters moved in, […]
Light Fixture Update
Come see how we give this old, beat up, light fixture an updated new look! This old light fixture was close to being thrown out several times (hubby wanted it out) but we really felt like this ugly ducking had such potential to become a beautiful swan. The only things we need to buy for the update was […]
Front Door Update
Front Door Update -a perfect Spring Cleaning Project! You’ve heard us say before, no matter how big or small your front door area, keeping it clean & seasonally decorated makes a statement to all your guests before they enter your home. Every so often, a little updating is also needed. From the dog’s scratches on the […]
How To Clean Outdoor Furniture
I was going NUTS! For the past 2 years I have been trying to get rid of these white oxidized “stains” that made these chairs look old & weathered. I was ready to give up & paint them. I tried so many products to clean them. This time, I decided to try give one more product […]
