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framing hack: spray paint the mat
A few weeks ago I was chatting with the guy who works in the framing department at Michaels, and I complained about how expensive it…
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rebuilding the interior stairs
When we bought the beach condo, one of the worst spaces was the interior stairwell. It was dark and dingy, and the stairs were covered…
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how to use a paint sprayer
For our beach house reno, our first task was to paint all the walls. Nothing had been painted for at least 30 years — when…
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beach house renovation for Airbnb
After we sold our rural cabin, we put the proceeds into a cute-but-tired beach house on the Delaware shore. We found an adorable house in…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.
