How to Install a Pre-Hung Door

Hi friends. Today we're over at Teal & Lime for our monthly guest post, sharing some great Carpenter's Secrets on projects we all have around the home.<br /><br />Today we're sharing <a href="http://www.tealandlime.com/2014/03/how-to-install-a-pre-hung-door/" target="_blank">How to Install a Pre-Hung Door</a>. C'mon over and visit!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13447466223/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="How to Install A Bathroom Door | Home Coming by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Install A Bathroom Door | Home Coming" height="960" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/13447466223_0e028096a6_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />P.S. Don't forget to <b>enter to win a $140 Michael's Gift Card</b> with our giveaway. Enter <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/03/twelve-blogs-one-big-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>!  <br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><b><b><b>Linking up to: <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a>  <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>,  </b></b></b></b></span>

How to Install a Pre-Hung Door

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Dip Dye Tags

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM7sFSuEWETJ0kgNJ5VjGbeyqMYLIGqCrpGCk4-gzR2DdhVlUqWak8-m30KsHtQqqgknAQDKtKwhLYutYhUwwnvRUJy7jQdNS4krR3OJjNBFTM9UPbrNGwujc0uHA_j1KdcyrZ_8RvuU/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM7sFSuEWETJ0kgNJ5VjGbeyqMYLIGqCrpGCk4-gzR2DdhVlUqWak8-m30KsHtQqqgknAQDKtKwhLYutYhUwwnvRUJy7jQdNS4krR3OJjNBFTM9UPbrNGwujc0uHA_j1KdcyrZ_8RvuU/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />I actually said "oooooohhhh!!" outloud when <a href="http://bit.ly/P2qpMj" target="_blank">I saw these dip dye tags by Moglea.</a>  Not just dip dyed in anything, but dip dyed in <i>Kool-Aid</i>! How cute!!!? Perfect for Easter. Perfect for whenever. I love.<br /><br /><a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.ca/p/site-policies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>affiliate links used in this post. </i></span></a><br /><br />

Dip Dye Tags

I actually said "oooooohhhh!!" outloud when I saw these dip dye tags by Moglea.   Not just dip dyed in anything, but dip dyed in K...

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Guest Post: 5 Tips for a Well Staged Home

<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today we have Jennifer Riner guest posting from <a href="http://www.zillow.com/" target="_blank">Zillow</a>.  If you're anything like me, you spend hours on Zillow researching your neighborhood, learning more about your home's worth and daydreaming about buying your next home. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">And with this process, comes prepping your home to sell. This topic is a very relevant one for me <i>(and I'm sure many of you!)</i> because we're hoping to sell our home in the next couple of years. As you all know, we've been deep in <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/p/remodeling.html" target="_blank">our remodel</a> all winter with the hopes that it will increase our home value and we'll be able to sell it more easily when the time comes. And learning how to stage our home properly is the next step! </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">5 Tips for a Well Staged Home</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><h4><span style="font-family: inherit;">By Jennifer Riner of Zillow</span></h4><span style="font-family: inherit;">Staging homes to appeal to the widest audiences of potential buyers is tricky. Home sellers need to find the right balance between trendy, tasteful and traditional to best showcase their homes’ selling points. For most sellers, expensive home staging isn’t worthwhile because upgrades primarily benefit buyers and returns on major investments rarely exceed the costs of the improvements. While some conditions may warrant professional repairs, most homes just need sprucing up before listing.</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13403244664/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Home Improvement by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Home Improvement" height="282" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/13403244664_a0392ea5b2_o.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">For simple, inexpensive, cosmetic upgrades, consider the following five tips.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. Design the Yard Space</b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Curb appeal is the first thing house hunters see when checking out homes on the market. While bland landscapes may not necessarily <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">discourage</i> homebuyers from pursuing a purchase, lack of curb appeal does not attract anyone passively <a href="http://www.zillow.com/orlando-fl/" target="_blank">searching for a new home</a>. Invest in a few potted plants and consider privacy solutions, such as fences or hedges. Make sure the exterior of the home is in good shape; pathways and drives should be free of divots and cracks. Repair broken shutters and depending on time constraints, consider giving the house a fresh coat of paint.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. Keep a Neutral Color Palette </b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First impressions are tough to look beyond; especially when it’s challenging to visualize a different space. House hunters typically have difficulty seeing past paint color and furniture styles. Extreme hues can deter potential buyers because they aren’t able to visualize spaces as their own, and ultimately rule out properties as bad fits. Home sellers are wise to stick to neutral shades of beige, grey, white or black for walls, cabinets and floors. Bright green rugs are not going to sit well with the majority of potential homebuyers, so consider installing <a href="http://www.pergo.com/" target="_blank">Pergo flooring</a> or basic carpeting to widen the market for potential offers.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. Update Old Fixtures</b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Change out old hardware in kitchens with new knobs and pulls. These are relatively inexpensive, yet noticeable upgrades which add to the general appeal of rooms. Broken, hanging handles make spaces look unkempt, and can be a red flag for potential homebuyers who are scoping out move-in ready properties. Dated or shoddy fixtures also indicate to buyers how well the property was maintained by its current owners, implying other features might require repairs. What does mismanagement of small fixtures say about the condition of internal plumbing and electrical systems? These are the types of questions homebuyers ask themselves during the home buying process. Avoid any speculation by keeping all aspects of homes in good order.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4. Restore Old Furniture Pieces</b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Even if a home isn’t being sold furnished, it’s still imperative to feature the space with the most complementary pieces. Well-designed interiors are important for attracting homebuyers, regardless of personal tastes. Rather than invest in new furnishings for staging, consider revamping existing pieces. Sand, stain or paint old dressers and bookcases. Reupholster damaged or dated fabric on sofas and dining chairs. These small, cost-effective improvements impress potential buyers and allow them to see how attractive and functional existing rooms can look. Similarly to wall, floor and kitchen color, adhere to neutral design schemes; avoid bright orange nightstands and purple velvet chaise lounges. Plus, after staging, home sellers have repurposed pieces to incorporate in their new apartments or homes. </span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5. Clean Thoroughly</b></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dusty floors and spotty bathroom mirrors are huge turn-offs in open houses. Easily avoid such drawbacks by wiping down all surfaces a few hours before an open house is scheduled to take place. Rent a steam cleaner to rid carpets of stale smells and dirt. Consider burning candles, baking cookies or spraying air fresheners to mask stale odors. Most importantly, safely put away personal belongings. Not only does proper storage protect homeowners’ assets, but a disorganized and messy interior tends to distract shoppers from the actual structure and layout of a home. Don’t let toys and clutter dissuade individuals from seeing homes at their full potential. </span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These five, quick fixes are designed to cosmetically enhance properties prior to open houses. However, all major systems, including electrical, plumbing and wiring components, should be appropriately upgraded and maintained before hitting the market to ensure the safety of sellers and buyers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks again to Jennifer for tips to properly stage your home. Anyone else have any tips to get a house sold? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><b><b><b>Linking up to: <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a>  <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>,  </b></b></b></b></span></div></div>

Guest Post: 5 Tips for a Well Staged Home

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Twelve blogs + One Big Giveaway!

Hellloooo friends. It's been awhile since we've had a giveaway here on Home Coming, so it's about darn time to have another.<br /><br />Today I'm partnering with eleven other amazing bloggers for one great giveaway! Who wouldn't want a $140 giftcard to Michaels?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13402721405/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Michaels Giveaway Image by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Michaels Giveaway Image" height="531" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/13402721405_d41965ae56_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are the other amazing bloggers that pulled this together to make this giveaway happen.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjYqhrpHuXNbKHhQUMdUK52q0OWVN-pDB3sf4JzI9zy2_cDx28rCVKk1uyH0XlX-1pkHQjdQOfVykW_JbLrOlWED5HRkY0lfmUx8SUTaSufvSTvGCUW9TKTgUIzHaOeB5Mi0WbmpIiQ0/s1600/Group+Image+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjYqhrpHuXNbKHhQUMdUK52q0OWVN-pDB3sf4JzI9zy2_cDx28rCVKk1uyH0XlX-1pkHQjdQOfVykW_JbLrOlWED5HRkY0lfmUx8SUTaSufvSTvGCUW9TKTgUIzHaOeB5Mi0WbmpIiQ0/s1600/Group+Image+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.learningcreatingliving.com/" target="_blank">Learning Creating Living</a> - <a href="http://burlapandbananas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Burlap & Bananas</a> - <a href="http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/" target="_blank">Dream A Little Bigger</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3q3bnPXWGbj69Vlhz8fW9CRBuO7b9Pz4L8HsKXfSjwwaIT18mnPNadnJ66CVs2KyC8V7p_TVy27hNZWlnw1kjCtui6axVbg-g_l1xFlUe47vVlskOoDkDF1hg9vZ_3vXmTyzXCC6bIV8/s1600/Group+Image+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3q3bnPXWGbj69Vlhz8fW9CRBuO7b9Pz4L8HsKXfSjwwaIT18mnPNadnJ66CVs2KyC8V7p_TVy27hNZWlnw1kjCtui6axVbg-g_l1xFlUe47vVlskOoDkDF1hg9vZ_3vXmTyzXCC6bIV8/s1600/Group+Image+2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/" target="_blank">Delineate Your Dwelling</a> - <a href="http://www.whateverdeedeewants.com/" target="_blank">Whatever Dee Dee Wants</a> - <a href="http://www.twelveoeightblog.com/" target="_blank">Twelve O Eight</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-ngh2hacU_uIPz-HfCLhEpepY7tuump9nYHpygXfslhfjpbzI5PNN7nsD6jYT0IEw0tZUS9H3WgBpsz-75A0d76Av4UCfoy8ecapjezmSr2ZTmxi6sORlcmSJqMYbkPPX4wcK0BTPIw/s1600/Group+Image+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-ngh2hacU_uIPz-HfCLhEpepY7tuump9nYHpygXfslhfjpbzI5PNN7nsD6jYT0IEw0tZUS9H3WgBpsz-75A0d76Av4UCfoy8ecapjezmSr2ZTmxi6sORlcmSJqMYbkPPX4wcK0BTPIw/s1600/Group+Image+3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blondebellezza.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Blonde Bellezza</a> -<a href="http://www.lovelywren.com/" target="_blank"> Lovely Wren</a> - <a href="http://www.enjoytheviewblog.com/" target="_blank">Enjoy The View</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LH5pxg_wsinKl6IFjMKgsWt7e_8IBCi2LbLe4WFXDRH450VrPS43hLZrDSYgrZuI9El7rP3dk9g_VKwJAHHmliQGDOpsw6mLSUrcs4i5e9PdH4YdpxTh0JwyqYJja4o1Nq_-IFXah9Q/s1600/Group+Image+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LH5pxg_wsinKl6IFjMKgsWt7e_8IBCi2LbLe4WFXDRH450VrPS43hLZrDSYgrZuI9El7rP3dk9g_VKwJAHHmliQGDOpsw6mLSUrcs4i5e9PdH4YdpxTh0JwyqYJja4o1Nq_-IFXah9Q/s1600/Group+Image+4.png" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://www.stripesandpolkadotsblog.com/" target="_blank">Stripes & Polka Dots</a> - <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Homecoming</a> - <a href="http://www.littlemisscelebration.com/" target="_blank">Little Miss Celebration</a></div><center></center><center></center><center></center><center></center><center><a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1c8f184/" id="rc-1c8f184" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script></center>The Giveaway is open through April 1st. Good luck!

Twelve blogs + One Big Giveaway!

Hellloooo friends. It's been awhile since we've had a giveaway here on Home Coming, so it's about darn time to have another. Tod...

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kid space + work space

Without going into a long spiel, I wanted to blog some quick updates from the basement. Back in 2011 blogged that the basement was <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.ca/2011/09/basement-completely-done.html" target="_blank">"completely done".</a> Scratch that. The 2 minute version of what is going on is that as Oscar has gotten older and my business gets busier - we've been "competing" for our own unique spaces in the basement. The whole open concept / beautiful combined work / play space just wasn't working for us - so we've started to make some changes. I was having a hard time separating work from family time too - so not only visually is the differentiation between rooms important, but psychologically it's helping as well. The first change was creating false walls and diving the basement into two separate areas. A play / family area and a "Mommy's office" space at the back.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gKptsHsDxWY6gahSltUXyCpDLWwUlagLElZNwu7giHo888OTp8XoFqW9ptBTceeRkFieneoEV9acPxuGXnG6YHBhxIGtG2E4t8mhQsvUxcsQ-MesPbhOMaVRyI646DbRA41sGZxOdLQ/s1600/IMG_2298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gKptsHsDxWY6gahSltUXyCpDLWwUlagLElZNwu7giHo888OTp8XoFqW9ptBTceeRkFieneoEV9acPxuGXnG6YHBhxIGtG2E4t8mhQsvUxcsQ-MesPbhOMaVRyI646DbRA41sGZxOdLQ/s1600/IMG_2298.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCekbzqbwJH12LUab9aDgIFpdLjlh-vWzVDHmnlXyjDk68NhMjVapw2ErCJeG1VIVNel0NUMPoarlogZvpvXUU_7KnOYsOmb8iempjs8i978fa_AI52WdD1RZXNoeunKIOFJ628VWm-b0/s1600/IMG_2292b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCekbzqbwJH12LUab9aDgIFpdLjlh-vWzVDHmnlXyjDk68NhMjVapw2ErCJeG1VIVNel0NUMPoarlogZvpvXUU_7KnOYsOmb8iempjs8i978fa_AI52WdD1RZXNoeunKIOFJ628VWm-b0/s1600/IMG_2292b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.ca/2011/09/basement-completely-done.html" target="_blank">Take a look at this post to see what it looked like before. </a>I haven't done a great job of showing you the layout in this post but I really just wanted to bring the blog up to date on where we're at. What I've found really interesting in this whole process is that this process of breaking one huge room into two - without any construction / drywall / doors - easily translates to a great project to someone living in a bachelor apartment. Take a cabinets and create "walls". It's awesome, inexpensive and - <i>not permanet. </i>But I'm getting off track. Basically<i> </i>I wanted to bring this blog up to date on what we're doing - pretty much in limbo as our finances recuperate from taking a vacation. But...if we had<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8zdNe_l3M8" target="_blank"> a million dollars* </a>- What would we do?<br /><br />We're hoping to get a super long couch to go here, that would go from the Ikea cabinet on the left - all the way over to where the new false wall is. There is a bump out that we have to account for, but based on my measurements of some couch depths, we have room to put the couch infront of the bumpout and not block a walkway.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gPEstbw7SgL0vVO-MIeiU-GMNy7rr36QvyeUa55Nri2879dVrCBc2ASX645XEqWytzqSXBrnmYQQkU7ciPcoR3XV_TRA4zFnd0NIOHpfbLkD3J6ZkWHYyXWeUdUsNJoJOJ5KtWW0Y3k/s1600/IMG_2304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gPEstbw7SgL0vVO-MIeiU-GMNy7rr36QvyeUa55Nri2879dVrCBc2ASX645XEqWytzqSXBrnmYQQkU7ciPcoR3XV_TRA4zFnd0NIOHpfbLkD3J6ZkWHYyXWeUdUsNJoJOJ5KtWW0Y3k/s1600/IMG_2304.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up, we'd like to install a TV on a bracket above that dresser, where Oscar's photo is. We could pull out the TV when we'd want to watch, and push it back onto the wall when we're done. Brilllliant!<br /><br />Anyhow, that's where we're at right now with the basement. Total chaos.<br /><br /><br />*Ok, so this project wouldn't cost a million dollars, but I had to play that song because of <i>"I would buy furniture for your house. Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman" </i> <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><!-- BIG Ad for posts --><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1823932887598627" data-ad-slot="9770787480"></ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script>

kid space + work space

Without going into a long spiel, I wanted to blog some quick updates from the basement. Back in 2011 blogged that the basement was "com...

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The DIY'ers #55

Happpppy Monday & welcome back to The DIY'ers! We're getting SO close to finishing up our remodel, that I'm in a surprisingly good mood for a Monday. And now I'm excited to see what you've been DIY'ing lately. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11788719513/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="The DIY'ers Header by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIY'ers Header" height="300" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/11788719513_187df8e2b6_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here's what we've DIY'ed this week!<br /><br /><b>Kayla's Projects from Home Coming </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13369815514/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY'ers Projects Collage by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY'ers Projects Collage" height="400" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2838/13369815514_2c67f83fc1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/03/how-to-round-tile-corners.html" target="_blank">How to Round Tile Edges & Corners</a> // <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/03/tile-o-rama.html" target="_blank">Tile-o-rama</a> // <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-were-almost-done-to-do-list.html" target="_blank">The "We're Almost Done" To Do List Update</a> </div><br /><b>Rea's Projects from Home for 4 Sweet Home </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13369807494/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Rea's Projects by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Rea's Projects" height="429" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/13369807494_c3f1f08820_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="color: #002c69; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/gold-dipped-striped-table-from-glass.html" style="color: #fe2e2e;" target="_blank">Gold Dipped Striped Table from a Glass Patio Table</a> // <a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/fashion-friday-spring-chill.html" target="_blank">[Fashion <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1799652772" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday</span></span>] Spring Chill</a> // </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: #002c69; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/ive-found-place-to-hang-my-diy-photo.html" target="_blank">I've found a place to hang my DIY Photo Canvas</a><a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/ive-found-place-to-hang-my-diy-photo.html" target="_blank"> </a>// <a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-spring-time-spring-cleaning-is-here.html" target="_blank">It's Spring Time: Spring Cleaning is Here!</a> // <a href="http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2014/03/k-5-learning-review.html" target="_blank">K-5 Learning Review</a></span></span></div><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9496245376/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="The DIY'ers Top 3 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIY'ers Top 3" height="140" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9496245376_98a6eaf077_o.jpg" width="600" /></a><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13369790254/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Navy & Orange Nursery by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Navy & Orange Nursery" height="907" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2810/13369790254_761d5ec691_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lindsey from <a href="http://www.simplysalvage.com/nurseryrevealorangeandnavywoodland/" target="_blank">Simply Salvage</a> shared her beautiful Navy & Orange Nursery! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13369555143/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DIY Concrete Stool by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Concrete Stool" height="909" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/13369555143_6499a7089e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">June from <a href="http://www.nostalgiecat.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/concrete-stool.html" target="_blank">Nostalgiecat</a> made this AWESOME Concrete Stool. </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13369414545/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="blue i style - WashiTapeStripedBathroomCanisters by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="blue i style - WashiTapeStripedBathroomCanisters" height="529" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/13369414545_8249ff661a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angela from <a href="http://www.blueistyle.blogspot.com/2014/03/WashiTapeStripedBathroomCanisters.html" target="_blank">Blue I Style</a> shared this great Washi Tape upgrade to her bathroom canisters.  </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />All featured projects will be pinned to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/klacowsky/the-diyers-party-highlights/" target="_blank">The DIY'ers Pinterest board</a> - so don't forget to follow. 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The DIY'ers #55

Happpppy Monday & welcome back to The DIY'ers! We're getting SO close to finishing up our remodel, that I'm in a surprisingl...

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DIY Weekend Projects

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/13308404233/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Weekend Projects by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Weekend Projects" height="480" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/13308404233_2332387fb4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.henryhappened.com/diy-initial-letter-planters.html" target="_blank">DIY Initial Letter Planters</a> // <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/outdoor-diy-wine-cooler-idea-a-picnic-table-with-a-wine-gutter-169948" target="_blank">Outdoor Wine Cooler Patio Table</a> // <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2014/03/18/bloggers-favorites-happy-interior/" target="_blank">"I will survive" Planter</a></div><br />Even though Spring isn't coming to Minneapolis for awhile, I've got the itch. I'm dreaming of flowers and green grass - and of course some patio time. Here are my Top 3 DIY projects I've seen this week that could be DIY'ed in a weekend.<br /><br />I'm especially in love with the "I will survive" planter. <br /><br />What are you DIY'ing this weekend?

DIY Weekend Projects

DIY Initial Letter Planters // Outdoor Wine Cooler Patio Table // "I will survive" Planter Even though Spring isn't coming t...

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