Project Renew with the Buffalo News and Buffalo Magazine will give readers inspiration and information to tackle DIY projects on their own!
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Safe, Easy and Stress-Free Way to Remove Paint from Hardware
Sometimes the best of us make the worst of mistakes. Mistakes like thinking its a good idea to glob paint over functioning hardware expecting it to last and look good. No beuno. I have to think that the previous homeowners did this with the best of intentions but alas, its time to say see ya…
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Dog House to Be Auctioned Off at SPCA’s Hounds and Heroes Event on June 2
I’ve built a couple of dog houses in my day, but I have to say this one very well may take the cake for the most famous, special, and philanthropic. Say what? Here’s why! I originally built this dog house for my friends over at Valu Home Centers from nearly 100% reclaimed materials. They filmed a…
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Support Habitat for Humanity at the Buffalo ReStore DIY Contest
Guys. I’m not going to lie, I’m REALLY excited. In just a few weeks the Buffalo Restore DIY Contest and Auction will take place and ALL the proceeds go towards the Habitat for Humanity of Buffalo. Here’s how it works… Fellow DIYers (like yours truly!) have been picking up furniture and supplies this summer, working hard…
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Shopping Local to Create Upcycled Home Decor
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…
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DIY outdoor composter
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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How I Transformed my Jewelry Armoire for $14
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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Our Second Birthday! Celebrate With Us & Win Home Decor!
March 17 is our second birthday! Yeeehaaaa! Wow, the past two years have been truly amazing. From launching our business, to the shows we have participated in, to the relationship we have established with Valu Home Centers, it has truly all been a wonderful journey! We are so thankful for all the love and support…
Read MoreDining room re-do: With the Salvation Army and Valu Home Centers
Do you have a room in your house that needs to be functional but you are also longing for it to be smashingly beautiful? This is exactly the project I tackled this holiday season. And, thanks to the Salvation Army and Valu Home Centers, I was able to make this idea a reality. I decided…
Read MoreOrganizing Your Entryway
I teamed up with Valu Home Centers again and provided them this post for their new blog! Check it out – its another awesome resource for DIY love. September means everyone is back-to-school! Back-to-school comes with a lot of shoes, coats, bags, umbrellas and who knows what else strewn about in your entryway and house. …
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Guest Bedroom Make Over: On a Budget and Shopping Local
Have you ever looked at a room in your home and thought, “I’d love to give this room a facelift but I just don’t have the budget!” Well think again. In this post, I’m going to take you on a DIY journey re-doing a guest bedroom for under $75! From the headboard to lamps, I’ve…
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