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Forever Fixing Up
Our Forever Home
We're Zach and Kiersten. Thanks for following along as we worked to make the very 2000s home we bought in 2020 more “us.” For three years we've shared everything from quick fixes to more permanent changes, along with projects you can do in your own home. Zach shared all his lawn and garden advice as he started over on the new yard, too.
We've officially stopped blogging, which you can read all about in our last post. Thanks for stopping by!
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Abbey's Pretty Room Gets a Pretty New Fandelier
Fandelier? What the heck is that!? Remember early on when we shared how we quickly transformed Abbey's pretty pink girly bedroom right...
Kiersten
Jan 22, 20233 min read
Tools to Help Plan a New Living Room Layout and Furniture Arrangement
We’re planning to get new furniture in our living room this year and make this a more cozy and usable space. But figuring out the right...
Kiersten
Jan 15, 20235 min read
Our Top 5 Projects from This Past Year and Initial 2023 Project List
Happy new year! I've never been one to make (or keep) resolutions but there is something about that great flip of the calendar year that...
Kiersten
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Adding Window Blinds in the Bedroom to Make the Outdoor Curb Appeal Cohesive
Our bedroom is one of the most finished spaces in the house, but like I shared in our last bedroom post about finishing off the paint and...
Kiersten
Aug 14, 20223 min read
White Painted Wood Trim in the Sun Room
You guys... it's taken two years but I am thrilled to be able to say we have officially painted ALL the original wood trim on our main...
Kiersten
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Swapping the Window Treatments in the Piano Room
I don't know why it continues to surprise me every time I do this, but something as small seeming as adding a curtain rod and curtains to...
Kiersten
Apr 3, 20224 min read
We Flushed a Couple Toilets... for Good!
This is probably going to be one of the crappiest blog posts you'll ever read. A real dump. Just stinks. But I guess I'll get off the pot...
Kiersten
Mar 27, 20224 min read
A Look at Our Bedroom Today (and What's Left to Do)
Guys. I can't tell you how excited I am to be almost "done" with our bedroom! While I've been working on a short list of smaller projects...
Kiersten
Mar 20, 20228 min read
Water Problems with a Silver Lining: Removing the Half Moon Window in the Primary Bedroom
Well, this was one project we didn't see coming! As much as I've hated the half moon window in our bedroom from the moment we moved in, I...
Kiersten
Mar 6, 20224 min read
My Top Three Methods to Help Decide on a Paint Color
I'm working on making our primary bedroom a cozy little oasis and have been looking at different paint colors for an accent wall. Oddly...
Kiersten
Feb 20, 20224 min read
Our 1st Blog-aversary: Top 5 Home Updates So Far and This Year's Project List
Its our first blog-aversary! Thanks for following along with us as we've been settling into our house and working on making it our...
Kiersten
Feb 6, 20225 min read
Primary Bedroom Furniture Update and Hardware Refresh
It's been so cold lately that I've really lacked motivation to keep moving on my project list. The only thing at home I'm really getting...
Kiersten
Jan 23, 20224 min read
Fireplace Stick-on Tiles Review: One Year Later
I mentioned this in my last post about replacing the ceiling fan in the living room, but for a while we've been noticing some...
Kiersten
Jan 9, 20222 min read
Replacing the Living Room Ceiling Fan
After our final round of trim and window painting, it was pretty easy to see what was left in here that was original! Can you guess in...
Kiersten
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Decking the Halls - Embracing Kid Craft Decorations… and the Mom Tree
It’s no surprise to most of you who know me that I’m “particular” about what goes up in the house - and that certainly gets turned up a...
Kiersten
Dec 12, 20215 min read
Finishing Off the Living Room Floor and Window Trim Painting
Our living room has been a labor of love since we moved in - from painting just the crown molding in our first pass through the house to...
Kiersten
Nov 14, 20212 min read
How We Created a Functional Family Laundry Room Drop Zone
While we definitely bought this house primarily for the yard, the biggest selling point inside for me was having a large laundry room...
Kiersten
Nov 7, 20214 min read
Converting an Unused Space into a Home Gym Workout Room for the Whole Family
Remember when we got water in our basement last fall and ripped the soggy/stinky carpet out of our random utility room? Well, after some...
Kiersten
Oct 6, 20216 min read
Decorating Ideas to Transition Your Porch and Home to Fall
The temps are getting cooler which makes my soul so happy! But as much as I love fall, I also like to make a slow transition with my...
Kiersten
Sep 26, 20214 min read
Be Our Guest: Guest Bedroom Decor and Helpful Items for Their Stay
Our guest bedroom has served many purposes since we moved in. We didn't have a fourth bedroom in our old house, so right after we moved...
Kiersten
Sep 12, 20215 min read
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