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Wood Riser DIY

Hand made gifts make some of the best kind of gifts. These wood risers are so cute and you can make them out of scraps! If you are looking for an easy beginner-friendly DIY, a wood riser is a good project to try! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see full affiliate disclosure here. Supplies:  Make […]

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Installing an Aquor Water Hydrant

Have you ever heard of an Aquor Hydrant or installed one?  Because let me tell you how it’s going to change your life! *This post is sponsored by Aquor Water Systems and contains affiliate links. Please see full affiliate disclosure here. An Aquor water hydrant replaces your spigot.  It is freeze resistant, leak-proof and has a […]

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Adding “Floating Shelves” to your Space

When I added the tile backsplash to the wet bar area in my house, I loved it. But after a couple of days of taking in what the space looked like I decided it needed something else. So, I started planning on adding floating shelves to the space and I’m going to show you how […]

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Easy Garage Door Insulation

Is DIY garage door insulation even worth it? In my opinion, yes. Especially if you work out of your garage, like I do. I used materials you can find at Home Depot, Lowe’s or Amazon. It’s very affordable and easy to do. However, keep in mind that insulating your garage door is a step in […]

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How to Install Tile Backsplash (the Easy Way)

This wet bar needed a little something. After building my reeded cabinet doors I tackled one of my biggest DIY challenges – tiling. Before starting this project, tiling used to scare me. This backsplash project taught me that with the right supplies and steps it doesn’t have to be that hard. This is how I […]

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Budget Friendly Patio Refresh

My patio has come a long way! The patio isn’t anything special, but it is covered and overlooks our pool area. When we bought this house, one of the things I wasn’t too excited about, was the tile that was in this space. First of all, I didn’t like the color. Second, the first time […]

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DIY Modern Planter

Building planters is a lot easier than you think and so much fun! Back in 2020 when I discovered the versatility of pocket holes, I built this DIY modern planter and it has held up really well outdoors. I loved it so much I built a second one for my tomatoes when I thought I […]

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My Daughter’s Bedroom Glow Up

When it comes to decorating my daughter’s bedroom, pink has always been the name of the game. At least for the past year. From the walls to the bedding to the accessories, she’s developed a love for all things pink and girly. Earlier this year we decided it was time for a little bedroom glow […]

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Picture Perfect: Installing Picture Moulding

Installing picture moulding is a classic and elegant way to add architectural interest and sophistication to any room. Whether you’re looking to create a gallery wall, frame a large piece of artwork, or simply add some decorative trim, picture moulding is a versatile and budget-friendly solution that can elevate the look of your space. But […]

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How to Create a Beadboard Accent Wall

We’ve been busy DIYing over here at texasdiymama! This past month I completed 2 major projects and I’m going to start by sharing this beadboard accent wall and how you can add this to a room too. Its actually very budget friendly! Add beadboard paneling with trim at the top or do like I did […]