Category Archives: DIYđź’­

Real Life Rants

Posted on August 23, 2016 by msw blog

I love happy mail, but sometime a rant isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, we need to vent.Then sometimes, we just need to rant. We need to stomp our feet, form our hands into fists and scream. So, let’s rant but me … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Blessed Nightmare

Posted on July 31, 2016 by msw blog

For the last several  days  I have shared my kitchen remodel story with you and used the phrase “beautiful, blessed nightmare”. Here is the meaning behind the words: “Beautiful” I knew it was going be amazing when finished; I just … Continue reading →

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How to Hire a Contractor (or Maybe Not)

Posted on July 30, 2016 by msw blog

Chris Rock has one of the best jokes of all time. It goes something like this “When you first meet someone they ALWAYS bring their representative- meaning their best self- to meet you.” There is no quicker way to truly … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 29, 2016 by msw blog

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 he will unpack his luggage and become the … Continue reading →

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Kitchen (Remodeling) Cleanup

Posted on July 28, 2016 by msw blog

So, do you know what’s under your kitchen sink? Real life moment: kitchen remodel means purging and cleaning. The counter installer told me I would have to remove my sink, everything from under the sink, and all of my top … Continue reading →

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