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Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Have you ever wanted your own herb garden? Today is the day! Take a look at our post over on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Blog to learn how to make your…
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The way into my work has the craziest wind tunnel known to man. It’s flipped countless of my umbrellas inside out and broke them. I’ve joked that if they put a wind turbine there, they can power the whole complex. But I digress… So, why do you care? Because I’m going to show you how…
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Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Wondering what to give Mom this Mother’s Day? How about these awesome DIY flower pots!?! Take a look at our post over on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Blog to learn how…
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Reclaiming, reusing and upcycling is what we’re all about here at haus2home and one of our favorite materials to use is pallet wood! The wood that comes from the pallets is always a mixture of colors and textures, making for unique and rustic pieces. Today, I’m bringing you a little lesson on disassembling these pallets.…
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As many of you know, I’m pretty much OBSESSED with decorating my dining room table in different ways with each season/holiday. I find it to be a fun way of making the home feel festive without spending too much time while doing so. Here’s a look at what I came up with for my Easter…
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I’m always looking for additional ways to be green. I decided in 2016 I would work on specifically reducing the amount of disposable care/home products I use. For example things like cotton balls, paper towels, and MAKEUP REMOVER PADS! Why am I yelling MAKEUP REMOVER PADS you ask? Because today I’m going to show you…
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FTC disclosure: Krylon paint provided the materials for this post. The opinions I shared about using the discussed materials are my own. For this project, Krylon asked me to prepare Ornaments for their display at the Craft and Hobby Association booth at the national show taking place this past week! The goal was to take clear…
Read MoreI came across this old window that someone put out for trash, yes trash, and I knew it could really be something special. So, I decided that I would make it into an end table. We also had the pleasure of working with our awesome friends over at Valu Home Centers to make a video…
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FTC disclosure: Valu Home Centers sponsored this blog post. The opinions I shared about shopping at these locations below and using the discussed materials are my own. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Shopping local to create upcycled home decor is a win-win-win situation; the local shops get your business, you get…
Read MoreI must share with you my secret. I, Jackie Hausler, am a Christmas elf. That’s right. You’re hearing it here first, folks. Growing up, my mom decked the halls like no other mother. She instilled in me the importance of going all out when it comes to Christmas decor and, I, of course have to…
Read MoreFolks. Buckle up. Cause you are about to be shown how you can turn a sideboard into lego storage! No longer will you have a permanent imprint of a lego on the bottom of your foot. What I used for this project: Dresser Sand paper Paint Paint brush Paint roller Wood for shelving Saw Wood…
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We’re back to update you with another post about our dining room table that we’re making with the help of Tom’s grandpa. If you didn’t get a chance to check out the first post, here it is! Grandpa did a ton of work on the table, and so we headed out on a beautiful fall…
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Some of our best of friends are coming into town to Buffalo from Florida and Rochester and we decided to host a Friendsgiving feast in their honor! In addition to us being SUPER excited to spend time with them, this also means two things: 1- I get to go onto Pinterest and find yummy recipes…
Read MoreEver since we moved into our home in 2011, we have wanted the Benchwright Pottery Barn dining room table. I will let you take a moment to bask in its beauty! As much as we loved and longed for it, it just simply wasn’t in the budget. So, I went on Pinterest to search for…
Read MoreFor this guest blog post opportunity, I had the opportunity to shop at one of my favorite stores, Buffalo ReStore. You may remember when I did a collaboration with ReStore and Valu last year for our guest bedroom makeover. If you haven’t checked out ReStore yet, I will give you the lowdown. It’s a store filled with reclaimed…
Read MoreHow I made my own DIY wood wall decor for $7.
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Thank you to Valu Home Centers for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Did you know that leftover food can actually be turned into compost? Composting is a great way to live a green lifestyle. On the Valu Home Centers blog I show how to make…
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My jewelry armoire has been looking pretty sad lately, screaming for a re-do and I’ve also always wanted to try a chalky finish on something; so now, the time has come for both! I went to Valu Home Centers to pick up some of this awesome Krylon Chalky Finish spray paint. I know I’ve said…
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We have been living in our home for almost four years now. I can’t believe how the time has passed! And to think, all this time I didn’t update you all with a complete kitchen tour. How dare I! Are you ready for the before photos? Buckle up. So, before I show you our updated…
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I must admit, I like to watch the Food Network whenever I have a free minute. Partially because I love to see what food creations they come up with, and also partially because I love to see the fabulous kitchen spaces they all have. My two personal favorites are Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman) and Nancy…
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