Category Archives: DIY💭

Chalkboard Paint & Refrigerator Art

“We did things that were so night and day from what we first thought. By waiting , we ended up with a house that functions well” -Leyla Jaworski It took over five phone calls to get the guy to show … Continue reading

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Choosing a Refrigerator ; Real Life Hellish, Beautiful Blessed Nightmare

I bought a new refrigerator (oh, how simple that sounds- if only). I went into this knowing a few things. I wanted French doors, ice maker, water dispenser that fit my water bottle, stainless steel, and under $1,500. My spouse’s … Continue reading

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Fresh and Uncluttered

Recently, I switched rooms in the home I rent. This took longer than expected, because I didn’t want to simply transfer my (extensive) mess to a new room; I wanted a completely fresh and uncluttered start. After hours and hours … Continue reading

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Comical Explanation

Many of you may be wondering why I started including comic strips on Real life of a MSW. Well, funny story. As I have been purging articles and reflections, I discovered an envelope of comic strips. This made me laugh … Continue reading

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Murphy’s Law: Real Life Hellish, Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

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Murphy’s law: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong!” If you’re in the middle of a home remodel, let me warn you Murphy’s Law is coming along for the ride and…

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