Kiersten
Quick Fix: Outdoor Furniture Leg Floor Protector Carpet Sliders
We've gotten a lot of use out of our new big outdoor dining set this summer! It's been great having the extra seating for our big family...
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Forever Fixing Up
Our Forever Home
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We're Zach and Kiersten. Follow along with us each week as we work to make the very 2000s home we bought during the middle of a pandemic more “us.” We’ll share everything from quick fixes to more permanent changes, along with projects you can do in your own home. Zach will also share all his lawn and garden advice as he starts over on the new yard. Thanks for stopping by!
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Kiersten
- Jul 9
- 5 min
Our 10 Favorite Home Buys from the Past Year to Get You Ready for Amazon Prime Day (Jul 11-12)
Amazon Prime Day is just two days away! If you love a good deal like we do, set your alarms now for July 11 and 12 where you can shop...
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Kiersten
- May 29
- 2 min
Quick Fix: In-drawer Knife Block for More Counter Storage
So I've been wanting to get an air fryer for a long time but I just haven't been able to bite the bullet on a small kitchen appliance...
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Kiersten
- May 7
- 2 min
Quick Fix: How to Get Rid of or Minimize Small Water Stains on the Ceiling
Before we get back to tackling our bigger water problems, I wanted to share a quick solution for getting rid of or minimizing small water...
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Kiersten
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Quick Fix: Bathroom Vanity Drawer Organization
Before the basement flood, I planned to spend the first couple blogs of spring tackling a few quick spring cleaning items, but we all...
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Kiersten
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Quick Fix: A Simple Solution for Curling Rug Corners
We've been tripping over two curling rug corners for quite some time now so I finally decided to stop walking past my problems, or over...
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Kiersten
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Painting the Granite Fireplace Surround and Hearth
I finally stopped procrastinating and painted my fireplace surround! I’ve been messing around with the fireplace from the time we moved...
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Kiersten
- Jan 1
- 4 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
Simple Christmas Tree Decorations with Ribbons and Bows
Confession: I bought another Christmas tree. That makes 4. I just can't help it! There's nothing more magical than sitting by the glow of...
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Kiersten
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
It's Getting Spooky Around Here: Fall Front Porch Decor and Giant Spiders
We're SO close to being "done" with all things pool but we'll save our final recap for next week. I've been holding out hope we'd have a...
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Kiersten
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Jul 31, 2022
- 3 min
What Cheap Outdoor Solar Lights Can Do for Your Nighttime Curb Appeal
We do a lot of walking around the neighborhood. With a 15-year old dog with potty problems, we're constantly walking him in hopes that it...
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Kiersten
- Jul 12, 2022
- 4 min
Our Favorite Home Tech Gadgets to Grab on Amazon Prime Day
It's Amazon Prime Day! Or should I say days... you can snatch up some great deals on Amazon through July 12. You know we love a good...
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Kiersten
- Jul 10, 2022
- 4 min
Junk and Utility Drawers: Organized!
Circling back around to my mini organization rampage, after I finished overhauling our coat closet storage and garage entry drop zone, I...
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Kiersten
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min
Creating an Organized Garage Entry Drop Zone
Welcome to part two of my mini organization rampage: the garage entry. Similar to my coat closet organization overhaul from last weekend,...
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Kiersten
- May 29, 2022
- 5 min
Coat Closet Organization Overhaul
Welcome to the first installment of my "Get Organized" blog series where I'll share with you how I'm happily tending to the needs of my...
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Kiersten
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
Kitchen Sink Built-in Soap Dispenser Fix and Under-cabinet Storage
You guys - I tackled my first-ever plumbing project! Ok, no, I didn't really do any plumbing but I felt like a plumber with this latest...
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Kiersten
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Feb 6, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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