Garage storage and organization hacks
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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist (With a Free Printable!)

We’re in the thick of summer, but somehow back-to-school season and the first crisp fall day always sneak up fast! That makes July the perfect time to tackle some home maintenance before your calendar fills with school supply shopping, open houses, and fall sports. This summer home maintenance checklist will help you stay ahead and…

Wood garage pergola over a black garage door
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How to Build a Wooden Garage Pergola

One of this summer’s (many!) DIY missions: To make our builder-grade home look more elevated and custom. This is a multi-step process, but I’m excited to share the beginning of our home’s exterior makeover! First up: Adding a wooden garage pergola. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions as I share my tips and which mistakes to…

A faux window created with frosted glass spray paint and black wood trim.
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Your 4-Step Guide to Making a Faux Window that Looks Real

A few months ago, I was brainstorming ways to give my home’s exterior a refresh. Naturally, I turned to ChatGPT for some ideas! After uploading a picture of my house and asking my robot assistant for its thoughts, it presented me with this picture: My immediate thought: YES. My second thought: Wait, I don’t have…