I recently discovered cold smoking! Which is where you fill a vessel with smoke and whatever you have inside is saturated with the smoke flavoring. If you’ve never tried smoked cheese, it’s amazing. When I learned that a smoker could be made out of anything because it doesn’t have a […]
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MSI’s new peel-and-stick backsplash gives you the look of real tile without all the hassle of a traditional thin-set application. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Everyone loves a tile backsplash, but not everyone is a fan of the work and mess that goes into them. This new peel-and-stick backsplash from MSI […]
Place your focus on the small jobs The cost of materials for big home improvements such as loft conversions and extensions is soaring. Prices change all the time but Office for National Statistics figures show they are on average 26% higher than a year ago. In that period, the cost […]
“Bows bring joy,” explains Zara Peters, founder of Thread Maker. “They just have this way of making everything feel festive and special.” We couldn’t agree more. And what we particularly love about these statement bows is that they are handmade to order and come in a beautiful range of understated, […]
In this post I am sharing how to make your own magnetic chalkboard. When I started designing our daughter’s playroom I came across an image of these large house-shaped chalkboards. We had the perfect spot for one and it was a great way to fill the empty space with a […]
I absolutely love these XO Valentines Wreaths! While I did not invent this wreath, I put my own spin on it! I had seen a wreath similar to these online using white berry branches for the X and red berry branches for the O, I wanted to make two of […]
To prepare for fall, I’m going to build myself a Fire Table! I designed the table with a slatted design that has plenty of room for multiple people to sit around. Check out the video above to see how I built it! Small Fire Table Plans: Large Fire Table Plans: […]
Your backyard should be a place where you can relax, soak up the sun, let the children play, or even entertain some guests. Of course, to make your backyard such a desirable space you’ll probably have to make a few changes. This can seem challenging and expensive. But, the good […]
One of our favorite tips in our new book, Remodelista in Maine, comes from event designer Molly O’Rourke. “It turns out an apple corer creates a hole that is the same diameter as a taper candle,” she told us. “Once I discovered this, there was no turning back.” How to put […]
This project started as an idea in my mind, how could I transform the free electric fireplace that came with the Florida house we bought. You can see the original fireplace in those real estate listing pictures from earlier this year. All summer long I didn’t bother with the idea […]