Oak fireplace makeover

My fireplace was screaming 90s complete with golden oak and tan tile. This budget friendly fireplace update has transformed our living room.

Budget friendly stencil and chalk paint fireplace makeover.

I think it’s safe to say that many of you know we are always getting into some sort of renovation project around here. For the past six years it seems like we have always had one going on, one on the list, or one that we’re preparing for. Aside from taking on our own full home renovation we’re also flipping and renting houses on the side. After sharing more about my thoughts on our summer and how I really enjoyed having more time with my boys, I’ve been thinking a lot more about wanting to…

I have been wanting to Fancy up my Goodwill Electric Fireplace for a while and make it feel more BUILT in to the house. With this cheap and easy trick it looks…

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2017: The year of the house. At least that’s what I’ve been calling it. For the last four months, my husband and I have been tackling project after project around the ‘ol homestead. One of those pr…

I think it’s safe to say that many of you know we are always getting into some sort of renovation project around here. For the past six years it seems like we have always had one going on, one on the list, or one that we’re preparing for. Aside from taking on our own full home renovation we’re also flipping and renting houses on the side. After sharing more about my thoughts on our summer and how I really enjoyed having more time with my boys, I’ve been thinking a lot more about wanting to…

Some say that it's a sin to paint over oak wood, but since I have oak hardwood floors that led right into my oak wood mantel, I wanted to break it up for a fres…

Honey....we need to get rid of the Honey! _________________________________________________________________________________ Our house was built in 2001, when honey oak was headed out the door. I have always envisioned painting or staining the oak and we have a lot of it. It usually takes about 20-30 years for trends to roll back around, so I think its safe to say, the honey oak can go. This process was so easy! I stained a bathroom cabinet about a year ago with gel stain and it took the…

As part of this fireplace makeover, learn how to make a mantel and paint tiles to update the look of your fireplace.