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This opening used to be my living room window until we added an extension for larger living room on the back side. Now w...
12/09/2024

This opening used to be my living room window until we added an extension for larger living room on the back side. Now what do I do with this opening. I don’t want to block it off as it sends natural light to my new windowless dining room. We couldn’t fully open it as it’s icf wall.

I was cleaning the old fireplace in our bedroom today & can you believe the paint scraper accidentally jumped out of the...
12/09/2024

I was cleaning the old fireplace in our bedroom today & can you believe the paint scraper accidentally jumped out of the shed, into my hand & started picking away at a few little chips I had noticed 🤭 looks like the tiles have been painted over. Do we think this could be original marble underneath? I mean, I’m excited!! Are we all excited?
Any tips on the best way to remove the paint effectively and safely without it taking weeks of my life? It’s not very thick so I’m thinking stripper would do the job?

We are getting our hardwood floors refinished next week and I was wondering just how dusty it is going to be? I’m concer...
12/09/2024

We are getting our hardwood floors refinished next week and I was wondering just how dusty it is going to be? I’m concerned because I have a very expensive sewing machine (also loads of fabric) in the room right next to the rooms that are getting refinished. There is a door separating the rooms but should I take any precautions to prevent dust from escaping into the sewing room? I was thinking of putting up plastic but they say it’s 99% dust free… what has been your experience with the dust? Thanks

Behind every thriving home stands a woman whose tireless work and unwavering dedication shape the very foundation of the...
12/09/2024

Behind every thriving home stands a woman whose tireless work and unwavering dedication shape the very foundation of the family’s life. Her efforts are often unseen, yet they are the invisible threads that weave strength, love, and stability into the fabric of the household. From dawn until dusk, she pours herself into the many roles she plays—caregiver, nurturer, organizer, and sometimes, the silent pillar of emotional and physical support. Her labor is not just in the tasks she completes, but in the love she infuses into each one, transforming routine actions into acts of devotion that sustain the family.

The work of a woman in the home is constant, never fully complete. Whether it’s preparing meals, managing finances, tending to the children, or keeping the house in order, the list of responsibilities seems endless. Yet, even when exhaustion sets in, she finds the strength to continue because her love for her family drives her. It’s not just about keeping the house clean or making sure the bills are paid; it’s about creating a safe, loving environment where her family feels nurtured, supported, and valued.

Her labor extends beyond the tangible—through her actions, she creates a sense of security and emotional well-being. She is the one who listens, comforts, and encourages, ensuring that every member of the family feels seen and heard. Her work builds trust and closeness, fostering relationships that are strong and resilient. Her love becomes the glue that holds everything together, turning the house into a home, a place where each individual can grow, feel safe, and belong.

The strength of a woman’s labor lies in its quiet endurance, the way she balances a multitude of responsibilities without seeking recognition or reward. It is a selfless, constant giving of herself for the benefit of those she loves. But it is also the quiet sacrifices she makes, the moments of herself she forgoes to ensure her family thrives. These acts, while often unnoticed, are the very ones that allow her home to thrive. The

This is my fireplace that I unearthed in my bedroom. It was walled up behind some built ins. It shares a chimney with an...
12/09/2024

This is my fireplace that I unearthed in my bedroom. It was walled up behind some built ins. It shares a chimney with another fireplace on the other side but this side is super shallow. Right now it’s covered again with some tiles on a board because I don’t know what to put in there.
What went in this hole? Was it coal? and are there any new burners that will fit safely in here where I can still have a small fire? The whole thing is about as deep as a dollar bill. (Obviously assuming I get the chimney inspected and cleared)

Slowly moving into our house. Love many things about this kitchen but the colors. The backsplash are real white subway t...
12/09/2024

Slowly moving into our house. Love many things about this kitchen but the colors. The backsplash are real white subway tiles - not changing those. The upper cabinets are off white. The lower cabinets are gray. The quartz countertops are mostly shades of off white and beige. The floors are mostly neutral colors as well. The walls are greige.the trim is white.
Ideas for cabinet color???

Another room in the books! This old girl will be good as new in the next few years...ETA: The art glass window is easily...
12/09/2024

Another room in the books! This old girl will be good as new in the next few years...
ETA: The art glass window is easily shown but it's winter in Ohio and it hasn't been properly repaired and enclosed so curtains are keeping me from having $800 heat bills. Calm your your t**s lol
Also, to those who don't like the colors, while you're entitled to your opinion, but you don't have to be rude or demeaning. If you don't have something nice to say, move along. This is supposed to be a community of sharing and support. Some of y'all weren't raised right.

My husband and I bought my grandparents house that was built around the 1830s and have slowly been renovating for the la...
12/09/2024

My husband and I bought my grandparents house that was built around the 1830s and have slowly been renovating for the last 6 years. We are in the process of turning what was an office into our master closet (they share a wall) and we have this light switch in there from the Merry Mushroom Sears collection and I’m divided on keeping it or replacing it. Thoughts? I know these are collectibles and I’m not not in love with it, I just like it for the nostalgia 😊

What do you think of this 🥰
12/09/2024

What do you think of this 🥰

A woman’s work at home is never truly done. From the moment she opens her eyes in the morning until the quiet of the nig...
12/09/2024

A woman’s work at home is never truly done. From the moment she opens her eyes in the morning until the quiet of the night settles in, there is always something to be done. The laundry, the dishes, the cleaning, the cooking—tasks that seem to multiply as soon as one is completed. There are errands to run, meals to prepare, children to care for, and the constant balancing of a thousand little responsibilities that keep the home functioning smoothly. Even when one task is finished, another takes its place, often with no end in sight. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and at times, thankless. Yet, through it all, it is not just the work itself that defines the strength of a woman’s labor; it is the love that makes every moment worthwhile.

For a woman, the tasks may be endless, but the love that drives her actions turns them into something much more profound than mere chores. It is the love for her family that transforms an ordinary day into an act of devotion. The meals she prepares aren’t just food—they are a way of nurturing her loved ones, ensuring their well-being and comfort. The laundry she folds is more than just clothes—it is a way of keeping her family close, wrapping them in care and warmth. The cleaning she does isn’t just tidying up—it is about creating a space where her family can feel safe, comfortable, and loved. Every task she takes on, no matter how small or mundane, carries with it the weight of her commitment to her family’s happiness and stability.

It is this love that makes the work worth it. When a woman chooses to care for her home and her loved ones, she is not doing so out of obligation alone; she does so because of a deep, unwavering love for those she holds dear. It is love that motivates her to sacrifice her time, her energy, and sometimes even her own needs to ensure that the family unit remains strong, united, and supported. Her work at home is an expression of this love, woven into every action, no matter how seemingly insignificant.

But love does not make the work easier, nor doe

My cute Christmas tree decorations🎄
12/09/2024

My cute Christmas tree decorations🎄

Check out my Christmas village for 2024!! - Manon Bouchard 🥰😍
12/09/2024

Check out my Christmas village for 2024!! - Manon Bouchard 🥰😍

Little somethin' I made !!
12/09/2024

Little somethin' I made !!

I want to paint this but have no clue what the part circled is. MAYBE scarf or shoulders but that doesn’t feel right eit...
12/09/2024

I want to paint this but have no clue what the part circled is. MAYBE scarf or shoulders but that doesn’t feel right either. lol
Edit- it came assembled. It’s just a dollar tree gnome. Haha. We made it the bottom of the hat! I put a pic in the comments🫶🏻

Before and After via the Tedooo app
12/08/2024

Before and After
via the Tedooo app

Wanted to share before and after.  House had luan doors and I hated them.  Cost to replace each with a hollow core was r...
12/08/2024

Wanted to share before and after. House had luan doors and I hated them. Cost to replace each with a hollow core was ridiculous. What use to be under 100 is now over 200. We used beadboard sheets, trim from Home Depot, cabinet coat paint. New handles and hinges. Love it! - by Blossom Gold. Saw this in a group on the Tedooo app (love the ideas I find there!!). So cool!

Couldn’t find a double dog kennel that I liked, and couldn’t afford to have one built, so I built my own! 😍
12/08/2024

Couldn’t find a double dog kennel that I liked, and couldn’t afford to have one built, so I built my own! 😍

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