I mentioned our Farmhouse Master Bathroom and closet in the Farmhouse Master Bedroom Tour post. And here we are! It is a small space, but that's the way we like it. I love having less to clean. And I'm truly not a big fan of the double sink. No offense to you if you like that sort of thing, but, to be perfectly honest, I don't want another person in the bathroom with me when I'm in there. I mean, ew. The bathroom is a private room, in my … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Master Bathroom
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How to Easily Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Is it time? For us, there was no amount of cleaning or touching up that could get rid of the marks, dings, and smears. Read on to learn how to easily paint kitchen cabinets. For your reference, our cabinet frames and doors are solid wood. If yours are made from a different material, such as laminate, you will need to research the appropriate type of finish. Start With a Clean Slate First things first - clean them! You don't need to get all fancy. Just grab a bottle of spray cleaner and … [Read more...] about How to Easily Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Easiest DIY Laundry Soap
Do you spend a fortune on laundry detergent? Here is the easiest DIY laundry soap ever! Are you tired of the waste the packaging generates? This homemade laundry detergent costs pennies per load and is very high quality. Pennies per load. I can't emphasize that enough. Particularly if you are trying to stick to a tight budget! We've been doing this for years and it works great! And...in terms of an EASY DIY, this is a great place to start. I've seen many … [Read more...] about Easiest DIY Laundry Soap
Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
Do you have a wood-burning stove? Fireplace, perhaps? You need these - quick, easy fire starters! We have a wood-burning stove that we love. It is an efficient source of heat in the colder months. The winters here are soooooooooooooooooo cold! Have I mentioned that before? But cold and snowy outside can inspire warmth and coziness inside. Things like hot tea, soft blankets, and a blazing fire in the fireplace all offer comfort in the wintertime. FIRE PLACE GENERAL TIPS If you … [Read more...] about Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
How to Work With Garden Wildlife
I don't know of any place where garden wildlife doesn't exist. It could be birds, bunnies, rodents, deer, squirrels, raccoons, woodchucks, and the like. One thing I love most about Permaculture is the shift in thinking about these creatures we once thought of as nuisances. Read on to find out more about how to work with garden wildlife! Oh Deer! Deer are probably our Number One frequent visitor in the garden and orchards. They definitely have their favorite plants on which they like to … [Read more...] about How to Work With Garden Wildlife