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Karianne Wood

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Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Spring Makeover: Thistlewood Edition

Hello friends! I’m KariAnne and we are all about decorating for Easter around here. Especially when all this decorating helps others out. I’m here with Homes.com for their seasonal “Crafting with Charity” contest where I makeover a Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™! Come with me as we tackle this DIY together.

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Curb Appeal, DIY

Six Easy Projects To Decorate Your Front Porch for The Holidays In an Afternoon

Yep, it’s that time again to start getting your front porch ready for the holidays. Don’t have much money or time? Don’t want to over complicate things? Oh, good! Then this is the post for you. Here are six easy projects to decorate your front porch for the holidays in just one afternoon!

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Makeover: Thistlewood Farm Edition

I love a challenge. Especially if the challenge involves imagination, transformation, giggles, apples and a grocery store. Homes.com asked me…

Home Improvement

How To Install Door Molding

One of the most often-overlooked details in a home is the molding. Most new homes today come with builder grade…

Home Improvement, Kitchen Sink, Organization

Inexpensive Updates to the Bathroom

When selling or listing a home, it’s important to recognize that bathrooms and kitchens are at the top of most…

How to Repair Drywall

Have you ever had a wall that looked like this? Yikes. You moved pictures from one place to another and…

Creative Options for Subway Tile

With so many new and varied tile choices on the market, subway tile is often overlooked for more glamorous options….

How to Create a Welcoming Entry

The front entry is where it all starts. It is the first thing your guests see. It’s the first impression…

Home Decor, Kitchen Sink

How to Transform Thrift Store Finds with Paint

It is said that there is a treasure in every aisle of the thrift store. You never know what you’ll…

Simple Ideas to Decorate Your Porch for Spring

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when spring arrives and the grass turns green and the…

How to Install Peel and Stick Tile

Do you have a room or space that needs new flooring? Are you overwhelmed by the cost and different options…

Simple Tips and Techniques for Painting a Door

One of the easiest and cost-effective ways to update your front entry is to paint your front door. For the…

Simple Tips for Organizing Your Attic

Have you ever taken your holiday decorations out of the attic and after the holidays were over, there simply wasn’t…

Ideas for Transitional Winter Decorating

It’s that time again. You know, when the Christmas lights come down and the trees are put away and the…

Holidays, Organization

Organizing Projects for the New Year

Come January 1, it will be out with the Christmas tree—and in with the organizing. It’s time to find a…

Holidays, Home Decor

Ideas for Decorating With Fresh Greenery for the Holidays

The key to decorating with fresh greenery is displaying it in unique and creative ways. Want to add a little unexpected fresh flair to your holiday décor this season? Use these ideas!

DIY, Home Decor

How to Add Value to Your Home with Molding

Designed for function rather than form, many homes built today often lack personality and charm. The good news? Adding character…

Holidays, Home Decor

Simple Halloween Decorating Ideas

Halloween décor doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. This year, have fun with your Halloween decorating. There are dozens…

Five Simple Stamped Upcycled Silverware Gift Ideas

Making your own upcycled gift from a vintage silver plate is one of the easiest and most rewarding projects you can…

Making a House a Home

How to Create a Calm Oasis in Your Space With Color

Our home is busy. Busy as in, never-a-dull-moment-live-every-second-to-the-fullest type of home. It’s bursting at the seams with activities and appointments…

Simple Creative Upcycled Gift Ideas

Silverware, dishes, and mason jars are a dime a dozen when you are a thrifter or someone who shops at…

How to Get The Farmhouse Look Using Galvanized Metal Accents

One of the basic components of creating farmhouse style is to use everyday, utilitarian materials in a new and fresh…

Home Decor, Home Improvement

Unique Hardware Ideas for Your Home

They say that hardware is the jewelry on a piece of furniture and I agree. Sometimes the plainest of dressers…

Creative Ceiling Decor for Your Home

Sometimes creating a little refresh with your décor is as easy as looking up. To the ceiling that is. Decorating…