How To Cover A Niche (But Keep the Storage)

How To Cover A Niche (But Keep the Storage)

Do you have a niche in your home that you aren't quite sure what to do with? If you are like me, I've tried for years to find a good use for the space - I've even covered it up but then thought it was a waste of good storage space. Read on to see how an article from Sawdust 2 Stitches sparked an idea that finally led me to covering the niche, but in a way that allowed me to keep the storage.

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The Kitchen Reveal

The Kitchen Reveal

It's here!!! Finally after 5 years of trying to figure out what I wanted, stressing about paint, backsplashes, cabinet color and who knows what else, I finally figured out what I wanted.

For those who have been following for a bit, you probably have the before photos etched pretty firmly in your brain. For those who are new, let me share what the kitchen looked like when we bought it.

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Custom Range Hood for Less Than $50!

Custom Range Hood for Less Than $50!

Do you ever have a project that just hangs over you like a gray cloud? For me it's been the cabinet space over the range. When we bought the house there was a microwave over the range:

Now I don't know about you, but when I'm cooking, the last thing I want is a microwave buzzing next to my head. So what did I do? I took it down and converted the drawers in the island to shelves (more on that project later) that would store the microwave. What I was left with was this:

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No Sew Tie Up Shades

No Sew Tie Up Shades

One of the things I've been struggling with during the bathroom remodel is what to do with the windows. They are frosted privacy windows, but I noticed the other day that you can see outlines really well - which means when I'm taking a bath the neighbor could get an eye full! Yikes! Before the bathroom remodel began the hubs told me I could do anything I wanted, "it's your room, do what you want" to be exact. Woo hoo! Since I love France so much I decided to make this my little Parisian getaway. Not the overly formal Paris, but the more relaxed Paris that you see today. After more time on Pinterest than I want to admit I decided tie up shades or london shades were the best option. They give the feel I want without being too stuffy. I looked at tons of sites selling both tie up shades and london shades and could not find anything that I like.  So I decided to get creative.

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Baby It's Cold INSIDE

Baby It's Cold INSIDE

With the cooler temperatures rolling in I've been noticing a lot of drafts coming in around the windows. After weeks of freezing floors I decided to do something about it. I headed to the hardware store to pick up weatherstrip and caulk and while there I stumbled across these nifty little things.

Intrigued, I grabbed them off the shelf and started reading the package. Apparently, these seals are placed around the outlet and stop the outside air from coming in (as shown on the front of the package). A worker saw me reading the package and chimed in telling me these were an absolute must. They were "magic" and would completely change the temperature of my house. After that glowing review how could I not try them? I grabbed a couple of packs and decided what the heck - I'll give them a try. When I got home I got to work taking off the outlet plates so I could give the seals a try.

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