Kiersten
More Shoes and Accessory Storage - This Time for Abbey's Room
I think it was after one of our early coat closet organization blogs where we thought we tackled a shoe problem when someone said "just...
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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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Kiersten
- Apr 22
- 3 min
A Couple No-Tools-Required Kids Bathroom Updates
The kids bathroom hasn't needed much attention since we moved in and gave it the initial refresh and brother/sister style upgrade. Other...
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Kiersten
- Jan 21
- 5 min
Basement Reveal: the New Family Workout Room
While we technically started our Basement Reveal series last week with Abbey's playhouse under the stairs, let's be real - that wasn't...
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Kiersten
- Jan 14
- 3 min
Basement Reveal: the Under Stairs Play House
We are tying up the loosest of loose ends in our basement reconstruction after the flood so get ready for a basement series with all the...
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Kiersten
- Dec 31
- 3 min
Our Top 5 Projects from This Past Year and Initial 2024 Project List
Happy new year! I don't make resolutions, but I do love a project list, so as we turn the page to a new year, it gives us a great chance...
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Kiersten
- Jun 11, 2023
- 2 min
A Study Area for Hank's Bedroom
Ever since Hank launched his very own YouTube channel earlier this year, he's been asking for a study desk for his room for sorting his...
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Kiersten
- Mar 26, 2023
- 6 min
A Wet and Wild Week: A Look at What Remains After our Basement Flooded
Picture this. You spend a wonderful week on vacation with your entire extended family - a trip you booked 3 years ago - flying in and out...
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Kiersten
- Feb 5, 2023
- 3 min
Hank's Room Gets a New Blue Fan and Light Upgrade
After stalling out on my project list last year, I'm feeling good about the momentum I've got going finally. While it's cold outside, I'm...
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Kiersten
- Jan 22, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
What Dreams Are Made of: Abbey's Own Life-size Doll House
Abbey's bedroom is truly the stuff that my childhood dreams are made of! Probably why I love her room so much! When we shared about...
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Kiersten
- Jan 30, 2022
- 5 min
Basement Kids Playroom Update with Work Desks and a New Play Kitchen Space
I know this not news for all of you seasoned parents out there, but I've found that keeping up with the kids' evolving and growing play...
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Kiersten
- Oct 6, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Kiersten
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
New Roman Shades in Hank’s Sporty Blue Bedroom
Hank’s sporty blue bedroom got a window treatment upgrade the same weekend I installed Abbey’s pretty pink roman shades. He had the same...
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Kiersten
- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
More Girly Upgrades in Abbey's Pink Room - New Window Treatments and Rug
It's been a while now since we got the kids rooms decorated. Abbey's pretty pink girly bedroom is still one of my favorites but probably...
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Kiersten
- Jun 6, 2021
- 5 min
A Room to Play – Kids Basement Playroom Nook
Here’s some parenting AND home planning advice: if you can find a space in your house for a kids’ playroom that has a door you can shut –...
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