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How to Decorate An Airbnb on a Budget for 5 Star Reviews (2023)

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How to Decorate An Airbnb on a Budget for 5 Star Reviews (2023)

The Airbnb Experience: At The Haven Cottage

The Haven Cottage

The Airbnb Experience: At The Haven Cottage

Best DIY Outdoor Foot Washing Station

DIY | Home & Garden | Outdoor DIYs | Summer Decor | The Haven Cottage

Best DIY Outdoor Foot Washing Station

$250 DIY Bathroom Remodel on a Budget

Bathroom | DIY | Home & Garden | Home Remodeling | The Haven Cottage

$250 DIY Bathroom Remodel on a Budget

How to Decorate a Loft | Top 10 Things to Consider

DIY | Home & Garden | Home Remodeling | Kid's Rooms | The Haven Cottage

How to Decorate a Loft | Top 10 Things to Consider

A Complete Guide to Painting Fireplace Brick (2023)

DIY | Home & Garden | Home Remodeling | Painting Tips | The Haven Cottage

A Complete Guide to Painting Fireplace Brick (2023)

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Any fellow Michiganders experiencing those late Wi

Any fellow Michiganders experiencing those late Winter blues? The bright colors and fresh tangy flavor of this mango pico de gallo recipe is the perfect way to treat your tastebuds to the illusion of Summer! Head to the blog for the full recipe!
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Fresh Mango (Roughly 2 Mangos Peeled and Diced)
1 ½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
1/2-3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
2 Jalapeño Peppers (Seeds Removed and Sliced)
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
1-1 1/2 Limes (Juiced)
4 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
1/2-1 Tsp Salt
1 Bag of Tortilla Chips
#winterblues #summervibes #mangopicodegallo #mangosalsa #homemadesalsa #freshfoods #healthyrecipes #healthyeats #foodblogger

How to paint knotty pine, the easy way. . Tip…n

How to paint knotty pine, the easy way.
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Tip…not with a brush and roller. This was me after a week straight of this method 👉🏼😵‍💫💀🤕🫠 questioning all of my life choices. 😏 While this will still get you to the goal of painting over knotty pine, you may just lose your mind along the way. Hand brushing in every groove where a roller wouldn’t reach was tedious and painful and literally took over 40 hours to do just a partial wall.
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So here’s the right way. Spray it. Whether that means you purchase a sprayer and do it yourself, or hire it out, just find a way to spray it. 🤪 We did this project in the spring of 2020 right before I found out I’d be homeschooling my children unexpectedly. So I ended up hiring out the rest of the project. Best decision ever. 👍🏻
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Here’s the best way to paint knotty pine so you don’t lose your mind and so you get the best finish.
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Spray on your primer. Oil based works best to completely seal in the tannins in the wood. If you’ve ever painted knotty pine and had the knots bleed through or yellow, it’s because the tannins can go through water based paint easily. Oil based primer is your key to success!
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Let the primer cure fully. Then, paint with your preferred paint! I went with Soft Secret in a satin finish. The top coat can be latex or oil based, your preference.
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We did not sand the walls prior to painting as that would have put me over the edge. 😆 And we haven’t had any issues with the paint. We used this same process in our dining room, which you can see the before and after in yesterday’s reel.
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Have you ever painted knotty pine before? Share this reel if you can relate to this audio and DIY 🤣 #fromhousetohaven
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#knottypine #knottypinecabins #paintingtips #diyhomeprojects #diyhomedecorating #currenthomeview #smmakelifebeautiful #hgtvhome #bhghome

5 years in the making. When we first looked at the

5 years in the making. When we first looked at the house I told Aaron that the only way I’d buy it was if we could remove the indoor hot tub. He said we could, so we did. 🤗 We had about 1/4” on either side of the hot tub to fit it through the door intact to trade it for the labor fee of our contractor who removed the wall. What a blessing that was! Many DIYs and weeks of work later…I had my dining room. I love how this shows the journey of one room. We didn’t do everything right away. We lived with it to see how our family functioned, slowly tweaking and updating over the years. And now it’s one of my favorite rooms. From indoor spa to family gathering space. Both versions served the families who lived here. The family before us probably had countless nights relaxing together in a cozy hot tub. We spend every night breaking bread over a family meal. Two rooms. Two families. Two purposes. Same goal. 🥰
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How have you made your home into a space you love? #fromhousetohaven
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#diningroomremodel #diningroomdesign #diningroomgoals #diningroomideas #beforeandafterhomeedition #currenthomeview

3 years later…let’s see how this DIY painted c

3 years later…let’s see how this DIY painted countertop has held up! At the time (before inflation 🙃) I paid $4 for this can of appliance epoxy to transform my pink countertop into a modern look. My thought process at the time:
- The pink countertop can’t stay forever, so why not try a $4 fix! If it didn’t work, I’d only be out $4 since I’d have replaced it anyway.
- This was originally just a temporary solution as I remodeled the bathroom at the beginning of the pandemic and couldn’t get supplies.
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Since then, it’s held up wonderfully and really surprised me! Now, with that said, we do not use this bathroom daily. So while I don’t have any chips or peeling, I’m not sure how well it would hold up to daily use. And the paint did discolor under my vase (I’m thinking that after cleaning one time I must have put the vase back without fully wiping away the cleaner to cause the discoloration.) So if you want to give this a try, I’d think of it as a temporary band aid fix until you can do your dream countertop down the road. It will likely tide you over for a few years if needed!
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What do you think, would you try this?
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All the guest house remodel details are on the blog! I’ll link the details in stories today. #fromhousetohaven
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#paintedcountertops #bathroomremodeling #bathroomremodel #diybathroom #diybathroomremodel #paintedcabinets #beforeandafterhomeedition #currenthomeview

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Fresh Mango Pico De Gallo Recipe

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Farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget, in the kitchen with mortar and pestles.

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40+ Farmhouse Decorating Ideas on a Budget 2023

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