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Lodge Update – Floors, Cabinets, Countertops, and Appliances

Sandra — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:27:13 +0000

One skill required in renovating is choreography. Organizing the completion of multiple projects in phases so I can order labor and products at the right time, keeps me on my toes! I have to create a weekly “to-do list” to stay on track of what absolutely needs to get finished before the next “Sub” appointment ... Read More about Lodge Update – Floors, Cabinets, Countertops, and Appliances

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Lodge Kitchen Cabinet Progress

Sandra — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:16:13 +0000

The Lodge is an odd sort of building requiring me to bend my usual design/style preferences in order to work WITH the building. I’m using a mixture of finishes for the cabinetry, but the main exposed material is African Mahogany. This may be a great surprise for those that have always been bothered by my ... Read More about Lodge Kitchen Cabinet Progress

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Halloween Mad Gab – Halloween Party Ideas

Sandra — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Have you ever played Mad Gab? We love it! I couldn’t find Halloween Mad Gab anywhere so I made my own. We played it at Madison’s 5th grade class Halloween party and it was a big hit! I played it with some girlfriends and we had a blast too. So it’s great for all ages. If ... Read More about Halloween Mad Gab – Halloween Party Ideas

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Concrete Backsplash or Vertical Wall Treatment

Sandra — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:29:37 +0000

Applying concrete to my kitchen walls to create a unique backsplash is one of the most rewarding projects I’ve tackled in the Lodge so far. The process doesn’t require a lot of physical exertion and you see the fruits of your labor fairly quickly. With practice, one could start and complete concrete wall project in ... Read More about Concrete Backsplash or Vertical Wall Treatment

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Building and Installing a Giant Faux Beam on the Ceiling

Sandra — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:54:00 +0000

When I white washed the ceilings, I had to decide how to cover the ridge where the rows of planks from each side of the room ended. I didn’t even attempt to make them match them up perfectly and miter them together. I considered two options: a simple flat trim or a big faux beam. ... Read More about Building and Installing a Giant Faux Beam on the Ceiling

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