The other (and even better) half of our gas fireplace design makeover was converting the interior to gas. Ours was a wood-burning fireplace, and we used it as such for several years before we both woke up and decided life would be so much easier if we converted it into a gas fireplace! (And trust us, we LOVE a real wood-burning fireplace. So why make the change?) Why We Converted to a Gas Fireplace: The…
Looking for master closet ideas? We're walking you through 11 master closet design ideas that we don't only recommend, but that we can give you real life advice on because we did them in our own closet remodel! We'll answer questions like "What do you put in a master closet?" "What is a good size for a master walk-in closet?" "How do you organize a large master closet?" "How do you remodel a walk-in closet?"…
The Canary Islands are closer to Morocco than they are to mainland Spain! Today we're sharing about our time working + living in this 7-island archipelago, plus 15 unique activities you don't want to miss out on (because you WILL need to plan a trip there after reading ;) )! Ask my husband or children: as soon as we stepped foot onto Spanish territory, Mama felt at home!😅 I hadn't thought too much about it…
Without a doubt, hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring options we get asked about! But once you've decided you want to go with them, how do you choose between dark vs light hardwood floors? So we've created the ultimate list—our 25 unique pros & cons of dark vs light hardwood floors! BONUS: We'll also answer questions like "What color hardwood floor is best for resale?" "Do dark wood floors make a room…
Looking for laundry shelves or laundry room shelf ideas? Max out the functionality of your laundry space—today we're sharing the 3 smartest types of laundry room shelving with you! Why is The Drawer Queen writing a post about shelves? (If you haven't read about how I think drawers are the solution to all mankind's problems, thus we did 100% drawers in our kitchen in lieu of any lower cabinets, you'll want to check that out!)…
Are you feeling disorganized or tired in your home? Do you think new decor or organizers is going to fix your problem—or do you sense that it goes deeper (and simpler) than that? If so, we're here to help guide you to the REAL answers, personalized for you, so you can stop wasting your time and money on what's never going to solve the real problem! EVERYONE needs to start with this! Why? Because this…
Looking for the easiest way to create your own outdoor shower that still has style to it? (Especially a smart yet simple DIY outdoor shower?) You're in the right place! I tried living without an outdoor shower. I really did. Turns out, it quickly soared through the ranks from "Wish List Item" to "Husband, I'm Sorry But You're Going to Be Hearing About This 10x Per Week Until We Get It Done" list. (If you…
While there's so much to say about why and how we completed our outdoor bar project in just a couple days and with minimal cost, I'll have to break it into several posts—so this will be the first overview on why and how we made our backyard bar! If you're new and haven't taken the tour of our backyard yet, you might want to do that to get a little backstory! It's okay, I'll wait!…
When we sold our big house to downsize to a smaller house at the beach, our folding guest bed was one of the first items that had to go! While we were sad to have to part with it, we knew we were making a better Life-Trade overall, so it had to happen. Actually, we sold dozens and dozens of pieces of furniture for thousands of extra buckaroos, and here are some of the things…
Looking for the best outdoor sink ideas? Whether it's just a simple garden sink, outdoor sink station, or a full outdoor kitchen sink you need, we're sharing our 3 smart sink-choosing tips & how you can avoid mistakes we made! Years before we had one, I thought having an outdoor sink was an unnecessary waste. Something fancy people who didn't know any better added to their outdoor spaces just because they'd seen it on some…
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