You can expect to pay, on average, about $1,000 on a basic, new refrigerator in 2024. Higher end models are reaching prices of $12,000 to $15,000! Needless to say, there is a huge range of refrigerators on the market. Here are four things to consider when shopping for the fridge that’s right for you! 1….
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE | 2024
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible dads, grandpas, and father figures in our lives. Whether he’s a DIYer, a gamer, or tech enthusiast- choosing the right gift isn’t always easy. That’s why I’ve curated a list of these tried and true gift ideas that are…
DIY UPHOLSTERED WINGBACK BED FRAME | BUILD PLAN
I’ve been dreaming of an upholstered bed frame for as long as we’ve been married. Which is {not so} coincidentally the same amount of time we’ve been sleeping on a rickety metal bed frame. The good news was- I found my dream bed. The bad news? It was $920. Definitely not in the “I just…
A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT DUMPSTER | BUDGET DUMPSTER
This post is sponsored by my friends at Budget Dumpster! Home renovations and remodeling can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with substantial amounts of debris from construction projects or large-scale cleanouts. Fortunately, the process of ordering a dumpster is easier than it’s ever been. With Budget Dumpster, all you need is 5 minutes,…
SEALING YOUR GARAGE DOOR | KEEPING PESTS OUT
Does walking out to your garage make you feel creepy crawly, like you don’t know if you’ll move a toy and find a spider, squirrel, a family of mice, or all of the above? Or maybe you’ve been noticing water creeping into your garage after a big rain? Been right there with ya. Your garage…
EASY DIY BABY GATE | BUILD PLAN
The entry door from our garage dumps into in a little landing, flanked by doors on three sides. Like any good Midwestern family, we (and most everyone who visits) enter through the garage, which means they are greeted by the long staircase into our basement. I worry about our family and friends tumbling down the…
DIY PITTED CONCRETE FLOOR PATCH | GARAGE RENOVATION
Do you have pitted floors in your garage? The most common place to see damaged concrete is on the edge of the slab, right under the garage door. If you’ve ever seen water or pests creeping in under the door, you probably have the same problem as we did!
REMOVING WALL ANCHORS AND PATCHING HOLES | TIPS AND TRICKS
Time to patch those pesky holes? Smooth walls or textured walls- I’ve got you covered! (Heh, see what I did there?) Supplies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meg | homeowner tips and DIYs (@grovehousereno)
TURNING A BIFOLD DOOR INTO DOUBLE DOORS | KITCHEN PANTRY
Bifold doors have their place, but in my opinion, the less you have to open them the better. Naturally, having a bifold pantry door wasn’t working out for us. Especially with small kiddos with pinchable fingers who are always searching for their next snack. So today we’re going to turn our bifold door into double…
REMOVING A HALF WALL | OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN
Our house was built in the 1960’s with all the quirks and character of the era, including an open square kitchen with a dividing half wall. The wall was positioned right in front of the two most high traffic areas in our house- the fridge doors and the pantry doors. Needless to say, it was…