We’re sharing how we took this thrift store beverage cart find from drab to fab in this simple, budget-friendly makeover. When I am bored (haha, like that ever happens) or rather, when I am procrastinating and avoiding some other activity, I enjoy perusing various home décor websites and blogs to get some inspiration of my … Read More about The Beverage Cart Makeover
Thrift Store Makeover: Metal Basket
Making Over a Thrift Store Metal Basket I love thrift stores. I love browsing the aisles, looking for that one treasure that needs a new home. Brett always asks me, “What do we need that for?” or “Where are you going to put that?” Both very logical questions. However, when I go thrifting I do … Read More about Thrift Store Makeover: Metal Basket
How to Glaze Kitchen Cabinets
We’re sharing two different techniques on how to glaze kitchen cabinets for the perfect antique look! [this post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if a purchase is made. see the full disclosure here.] Redoing the kitchen cabinets was one of the first items on my to-do list once we … Read More about How to Glaze Kitchen Cabinets
11 Kitchen Islands That Steal the Show
For this week’s Friday Inspiration, we’re sharing a roundup of rustic and industrial kitchen islands that are sure to inspire. Friday Inspiration: Kitchen Islands There is something about a kitchen island that just screams, “Gather around me, drink and be merry.” I don’t know what it is about them, but in my family, that is … Read More about 11 Kitchen Islands That Steal the Show
The Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
If you’re craving a new kitchen but don’t have the budget, try a low-cost makeover and paint them! Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint kitchen cabinets. [this post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if a purchase is made. see the full disclosure here.] Approximately 33 days ago I started … Read More about The Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
The Knockdown Part Two
Knocking down walls, part two. It’s become apparent that Brett and I love taking down walls. Maybe it’s because it gives you almost instant gratification. Or maybe it’s because it doesn’t require any money. Or maybe we like opening up space to see what we have to work with. Regardless of the reasoning behind this love … Read More about The Knockdown Part Two
Friday Inspiration: Patio Edition
It’s that time of the week again and this Friday’s inspiration features some amazing patio decorations. Here in Minnesota, we’re actually heading back into winter. So, why not think warm thoughts and take a look at these beautiful additions to any patio? Just imagine yourself lounging in a chair, sipping a beer and taking in … Read More about Friday Inspiration: Patio Edition
Troubleshooting: Peeling and Crackling Paint
Peeling and Crackling Paint It has taken me more than a decade, but I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy painting. For me, it’s very therapeutic and calming. I can crank up the music and get lost in the rhythm of the paint brush. It doesn’t take a huge amount of skill and it’s … Read More about Troubleshooting: Peeling and Crackling Paint
Top Seven Mudrooms for Inspiration
Happy April Fools Day! I was thinking about throwing out some lame joke, but I’ll spare you all the headache 🙂 Here at North Country Nest we’re in full-on home renovation mode. I thought it would be fun to offer a weekly home inspiration roundup to get you all geared up and motivated for those … Read More about Top Seven Mudrooms for Inspiration
We’ve Added a Fence
We’ve Added a Fence Having a dog without a fence is not the most enjoyable situation. Especially when you live on a lake and said dog loves swimming. Or when said dog loves wandering off into the neighbors yard, crossing streets without looking both ways or chasing cats up trees. These reasons, along with the fact … Read More about We’ve Added a Fence
The Thirty-Five Day Check-In
Our First Home Renovation: Thirty-Five Day Check-In It’s been thirty-five days since we closed on the house. Thirty-five days. That doesn’t sound like much. And it’s not really. We’ve got a never-ending to-do list and it’s only been a month. However, when I look back at what we have accomplished so far, I realize that … Read More about The Thirty-Five Day Check-In
Removing the Ramps
Removing the Outside Ramps Staying on trend with this house’s ridiculous need to have multiples of everything (four water heaters, three outside electrical meters, two furnaces, etc.) it would only make sense that there would be two outside ramps – one at each main entrance. The ramps left a lot to be desired, to say … Read More about Removing the Ramps
