Category Archives: DIY💭

What Kitchen Countertop Is Right For You?: Real Life Hellish, Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

Posted on July 27, 2016 by msw blog

What comes first kitchen counter or backsplash (I swear this is the chicken and the egg scenario)? I am glad I decided to purchase my backsplash first. It is much easier to carry around and match with countertop samples. Real … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged backsplash, beautiful blessed nightmare, Blessed Nightmare, construction, Contractor, counter tops, customer service, demolishing, design, DIY, Google, granite, Home Depot, kitchen remodel, kitchen renovation budget, marble, picking a countetop material, realationship test, stone fabricator, stone yard | 4 Comments

Backsplash: Real Life Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

Posted on July 26, 2016 by msw blog

“Who pays $147.32 for three pieces of tile? “ I have been living a hellish, beautiful, blessed nightmare. I am in the final stage of my kitchen remodel. Things quickly snowballed into a hellish, beautiful, blessed nightmare. That is my phrase, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged back splash, beautiful blessed nightmare, beveled edge subway tiles, Ceramic tile, construction, Contractor, Cost to Install a Tile Backsplash, counter tops, decorative moldings, demolishing, DIY, HGTV, how to pick a backsplash, intern, journal, kitchen counter, kitchen remodel, tile | 7 Comments

3 B’s: Beer, Brats, Backyard

Posted on July 24, 2016 by msw blog

What do you with your leftover cans of beer? If you just laughed and asked what leftover beer, you’re a good person. I have often found after a party there always a can of beer, as if someone thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged beer, beet brats, curb appeal, deck, DIY fire pit, easy dinner, etiquette, grilling, how remove paint from wood, how to clean a deck, landscaping, mouse sander, patio, sausage, Thor, transformation, Wall lantern, water fountain ideas, wonder woman | 2 Comments

How to Set Up and Stock a Home Bar

Posted on July 10, 2016 by msw blog

Where do you keep the booze? In my house it has had several homes over the years. The pantry, a pull out drawer in the kitchen, and finally a bar cart. Now let’s TALK home bar. Home Bar Rule #1: … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged Automatic Wine Opener, bartender, blackberries, blueberries, cocktails, Costco, crate and barell, entertaining, gardening, happy hour, hard liquor, Ikea, world market cost plus | 2 Comments

Extra Money and Home Project Dreams

Posted on July 2, 2016 by msw blog

I have finally completed my kitchen remodel project after three years (I always find it best to live in a space for a while before you go changing things). One may ask (and some have asked) why it has taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, DIY💭 | Tagged ah ha moment, career, contentment, dream job, kitchen remodel, motivation, poverty, Self Discipline, side hustle, social worker, transition | 6 Comments

Category Archives: DIY💭

What Kitchen Countertop Is Right For You?: Real Life Hellish, Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

Backsplash: Real Life Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

3 B’s: Beer, Brats, Backyard

How to Set Up and Stock a Home Bar

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