Inspired DIY

Do you have a Mudroom?

Brookwood Hills Mudroom
Originally uploaded by homerebuilders

I miss my old house. I miss it because it was made by us and had many of the details that we needed and loved. I miss my mudroom. I love having a back mudroom that functions as catch all and organizes the outside world before it comes inside. I miss my silver hooks and cubbies and simple tile flooring. I love to get new ideas for a mudroom that will exist here in this home someday. I think a bench is lovely to have and what about a sink! OH Yes!
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I found this cool GREEN home in Ohio that is a DIY for 100.00 a square foot.

The Most Popular Girl at Summer Camp

So every time I write about certain products it seems that my family insist on trying them too. Well, in addition to hooking my friend in the Netherlands on Caulk Singles (I wonder if she can buy them there or I will have to mail them to her again?!), now my 88 year old Granny wants some Caulk Singles too!

Almost Free Wall Treatment. Are you game?

This is crazy and cool and Eco chic!

DIY Healthy Home

Here is a cool list of non toxic DIY home cleaners!

I also like this tutorial on DIY Laundry Detergent from Doobleh-vay Blog.

Salle de Bains

House Numbers

Spiekermann House Numbers
Originally uploaded by Stewf

Having large and clear house numbers is important! It is more than pretty and style- it is for emergency departments to locate you! Check out these cool finds.

A Kitchen Library Ladder! Swoon!

Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour 2008 JMS Home Library Ladder Kitchen
Originally uploaded by Luxury Home Tour

How lovely is this? I mean, come on! I have always wanted a library ladder, but now I want a kitchen one too! I love bookmarking design ideas in a folder called swooning over design! What ideas have you seen lately that are cool and fresh?

I love this entry in the Blogher Caulk Singles Contest!
She was the winner and so deserved it!!!

I love it!

White Painted Wood Floor

White Painted Wood Floor
Originally uploaded by papercutbk

What do you DIY folks think about painting wooden floors white? I see it often on old flooring and when the owner likes a shabby chic or cottage look, but I think it can look really modern too. I think it looks amazing with all white rooms such as bedrooms or bathrooms. I think it is important to not be perfect with the paint job and sand over it at the end so it looks aged. What do you think?