February 5, 2021

How to Build a Stock Tank Hot Tub for $657

The coldest week of the winter—at least in these parts of the United States—seemed the perfect time to share our latest DIY project, which...
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January 14, 2021

Renovating a House Made Entirely of Wood

Two years ago this month, we closed on what is now referred to as the Cedar House, a one-story, midcentury-style home that is not actually in...
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How to Paint a Bedroom: DIY tips and pro painting tricks

April 28, 2020

Painting a Bedroom Like a Pro: DIY Tips to a More Efficient Process

During our unexpected spring at home, we’ve had a chance to tackle plenty of house projects: for ourselves, for my sister, for friends...
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March 26, 2020

DIY Project: How to Build a Dog Ramp for $30

Guys, it’s come to this: We’ve reached the end of the Internet, our TV and movie queues are dwindling, I’ve read several...
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January 28, 2020

We Finished the Victorian! Final House Tour of Our Queen Anne Renovation

At the tail end of 2011, we left California for greener pastures. We were tired of the rat race, we wanted to own property, and we longed for...
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