5 Ways to Completely Transform Your Builder Grade Home

Easy tips and ideas for adding style and character to a builder grade home!  When moving into a new home there's not always money in the budget for upgrading and decorating.  That doesn't mean you have to live with dated lighting, natural oak cabinetry and basic builder grade materials.  With a little creativity and effort, you can easily transform your home to feel more customized without breaking the bank. HOW TO ADD CHARACTER TO YOUR BUILDER GRADE HOME 1.  Paint dated oak Cabinets Two Delighted Evolutionary Style Blog 2. Add molding to frame out builder grade mirrors. The House of Smiths   Young House Love 3. Add decorative molding to basic doors. A Well Dressed Home  4. Customize basic cabinets with molding and finials. A Yellow Cape Cod The Idea Room Starter Home to Dream Home 5. Upgrade Basic Light fixtures Bless'er House Boxy Colonial The Shabby Creek Cottage Are you looking ...

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Faux Succulent Inspired Spring Wreath

I know, most of you (including myself) are dealing with 20 degree temps and see nothing but snow and bare branches when you look outside.   Even though it's technically still Winter, it is almost March 1st and I'm giving myself permission to think Spring and start decorating. If you caught Monday's post you know that I recently took a trip to the Dollar Store and scored some pretty awesome faux succulents.  I only picked up a few on my first trip and when I went back to get more they only had the larger ones available.  Surprisingly, they also had some great Spring picks that I couldn't help but snatch up as well. Is it just me or do those fuzzy balls (Dianthus flowers?) remind anyone else of Horton Hear's a Who?   Before I started putting my Dollar Store wreath together I decided to try one other Dollar Store in search of more succulents.  Luckily, they had plenty of the small ones available and I was able to use both in the wreath.   (For thos...

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Quick and Easy Dollar Store Succulents

After busting my butt to complete my  living room plank wall , I was craving a quick and easy craft project.  As much as I love breaking out the saw and nail gun, there's nothing more relaxing and satisfying than painting and creating a simple craft, especially when it uses Dollar Store items. I cannot keep a plant alive to save my life, so when I spotted faux succulents at the Dollar Store I knew they had to come home with me.  They're perfect for adding a touch of green without worrying about watering and leaves turning brown in a few weeks.  WHAT YOU NEED:   Faux Succulents   Chalk paint Quilted ball jelly jars  (similar) Sandpaper/paint brush I started by painting a few coats of Martha Stewart chalk paint on each jar and giving them a light sanding. I cut out the Styrofoam from the plastic pot and lucky for me it fit perfectly into the glass jar.  Quick, easy and absolutely adorable, now that's my kind of project! ...

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{Entryway Reveal} DIY Plank Wall Tutorial

How to create a beautiful and inexpensive faux shiplap wall!  You guys, I am SO excited about our new faux shiplap entryway wall!  This was a spur of the moment project that popped in my head on Friday night and by Saturday morning I was putting planks up on the wall!  The best part about this DIY shiplap wall project is that the total cost was less than $50.00!                                    My husband pretty much gives me full reign of the decorating in our house, but that doesn't mean he doesn't shake his head at a few of my ideas.  When I mentioned I wanted to plank the wall in our entryway, he looked at me and asked, "Can we just finish one project before starting another one?" Well, no....no I can't.  I have a slight problem of not being able to sit still.  I have to be doing some sort of project or I go a little crazy.  It may seem like I've been jumping around from the garage and mudroom to our laundry room and now to the living room a...

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