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Lakehouse Exterior (con’t) and Outdoor Kitchen
Original House Our exterior renovation of our lake house was a big job to put it mildly. I covered in my last post: addition/reno of the front of the house. A few years back we had replaced several of the windows. This made a big difference in heating and air conditiong, so we are very excited to see how efficient our “new” house is this summer when it’s 110+ degrees in Texas. To start, we extended the patio the length of the house. Making and installing the forms ourself using old 2×4’s and stakes then adding metal rebar for stability. Make sure the ground is packed well prior…
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Lake House Make Over – Front Exterior
After renovating the inside of our old lake house, it was time to tackle the exterior. The house was a boring rectangular box that needed new siding, windows, as well as, a new roof. Storage was a problem, and we had no laundry room. My husband and I decided to go all in and add a mudroom and a large covered patio. Next year we hope to add two more bedrooms and another bathroom, but that will be considered Phase 2. This house is about 2 1/2 hours from our main house, so we had to pay close attention to timeline, availability and weather. Step 1 – Foundation…
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Looking for the answer to an empty wall? Check out PhotoWall!
After painting the inside of my entire house, I was very much in need of something to put on my walls. When PhotoWall reached out to me and asked that I pick a product from their wide array of wall murals, wallpaper and prints and offer my review, I chose a beautiful floral print. PhotoWall is a Swedish company with a passion for design and quality. Their products are environmentally friendly, fire-retardant, and do not fade in sunlight. My print arrived quickly and well packaged. The directions to install the wood hanging pieces and heavy weighted hanging string where easy to understand and execute. My print is hanging…
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DIY Ottoman made from an Old Tire
This is my favorite kind of DIY project, cheap, easy and environmentally friendly! After updating my bathroom and closet, I needed to spruce up the bedroom. I’m loving the bohemian look these days, so what better than a ottoman made from a repurposed material like an old tire? A not so fun fact about tire disposal is that tires are one of the most problematic sources of waste we face today. 44 States have banned them from landfills, but the recycling process is expensive and almost always passed on to the consumer. Tire DIY /repurposing projects could help, even if just a little…. What you will need: Old Tire …
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Grandma’s Hot Fudge Dessert
I don’t make a lot of sweets but during a historic winter storm here in Texas, it’s time for my Grandma’s hot fudge brownie cake. This is the easiest, most decadent dessert you will make with pantry items you probably already have on hand. Growing up on a ranch in Montana, this was my favorite, especially since she and my mom served this with fresh cow’s cream straight from that mornings’ milking from my dad’s cow (named “Brown Sugar” ). No milk cow? No worries, it’s just as good with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. In a medium size bowl, combine the following: 1 cup flour 2 teaspoon baking…
