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Modern renovation and old house charm in our 1915 Dutch Colonial home

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  • May 12, 2019

    Our Top Dark Brown Exterior Paint Colors for our Dutch Colonial

    Our Top Dark Brown Exterior Paint Colors for our Dutch Colonial

    To spruce up our Dutch Colonial home, here are the dark brown paint colors we considered for our house.

  • May 5, 2019

    Choosing Exterior Paint Colors for Our Old House

    Choosing Exterior Paint Colors for Our Old House

    Changing your house color can be overwhelming. Here are the factors we considered when choosing a whole new color scheme for our house.

  • January 20, 2019

    Exterior Paint Colors for Colonial Revival Homes

    Exterior Paint Colors for Colonial Revival Homes

    We’re getting our house painted! Now it’s time to find some color inspiration from Dutch and non-Dutch Colonial Revival homes.

  • January 13, 2019

    Full Bathroom Renovation, Part 2: 18 Weeks and Counting

    Full Bathroom Renovation, Part 2: 18 Weeks and Counting

    18 weeks and counting for our bathroom renovation … here’s why.

  • January 6, 2019

    Our House Projects for 2019

    Our House Projects for 2019

    Three house projects that are happening in 2019.

  • October 27, 2018

    It’s a Miracle (Door)!

    It’s a Miracle (Door)!

    If you have an old house built in the early 1900s, chances are your home has Miracle Doors.

  • September 16, 2018

    Full Bathroom Renovation: Week 1 Progress

    Full Bathroom Renovation: Week 1 Progress

    Here it is! The progress from our first week of DIY full bathroom renovation. Demo, framing, plumbing, Schluter systems stuff, drywall, and more.

  • September 1, 2018

    Say Hello (And Goodbye) To Our Bathroom! Full Bathroom Remodel, Part 1

    Say Hello (And Goodbye) To Our Bathroom! Full Bathroom Remodel, Part 1

    We’re renovating our bathroom! But first: a tour of the current, uh, bathroom situation.

  • August 4, 2018

    We Painted Our Brick Fireplace. Here’s Why.

    We Painted Our Brick Fireplace. Here’s Why.

    After failing to restore the original brick on our fireplace, we decided to paint it. We used Sherwin Williams paint in Iron Ore to add depth to our living room space.

  • July 10, 2018

    How We Restored and Stained Our Oak French Doors: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

    How We Restored and Stained Our Oak French Doors: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

    A tutorial on how to remove latex paint and restore and stain oak wood French doors from the early 1900s and bring them back to their former glory.

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