Welcome to my blog where I post all about my DIY home projects! Some are little, and some are big, but all make a big difference when you put them together! My favorite home improvement by far is furniture makeovers! Whether it is a piece of furniture in my house that just needs a fancy facelift, or a unique item that I find out the world like at a yard sale, I absolutely love bringing it back to its former glory in a new way! Sometimes finding time can be tricky when it comes to DIY projects, but I hope my posts inspire you to take the small bites, make the ideas your own, and always enjoy the process.
Ethel’s Story
Ethel has arrived at Hudson River Homesteaders and is available for purchase! I purchased Ethel one rainy day this late winter at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Albany. This beauty was looking rough but I could see her potential immediately. ...
Wallace’s Story
Wallace has arrived at Hudson River Homesteaders and is available for purchase! The images on this post take you through his story. I don’t know what happened to him before he came into my life, but this once-handsome console table or desk was in rough shape. So...
Gary’s Story
Gary has arrived at Hudson River Homesteaders! He is available for purchase and would love a great new home! Here is a picture journey of Gary's Story. He was purchased at a yard sale in Clifton Park, NY just north of Albany - there were two tables that...
Furniture Renew, The Dining Table 2
Back to my dining room table, which I can apparently not stop making over! Well, here’s the deal on that. There are only so many times I can sand the top down to bare wood and start again. For one, it is exhausting and challenging to keep the top...
Beautify Your Wood (or Wood-ish) Entertainment Center!
When an area of my house becomes a struggle, I focus on it a lot less. I went into the bathroom to clean, but stopped caring about making it nice. What a great place for a humble upgrade!
Quick and Easy Makeover for a Grimy Door!
Our bathroom door had seen better days for sure! In my never-ending quest to improve our small and high traffic bathroom, one of the biggest eyesores was actually found in the very thing I probably touched the most. The DOOR! Of course!
Create a Faux Fancy Door
No one likes an ugly or plain door, and especially if it is placed prominently in your home it can be real eyesore. If your door lacks style, give it some! This is an easy and clever fix that can be done in a few hours.
Furniture Renew, The Dining Table
If you have a piece of furniture that is meaningful to you but no longer looks great or fits your style, just refinish it! Second, if you don’t like the results, you can do it again! Rarely are you locked in – especially if you own a sander!
Renew the Bathroom with One Quick Project!
When an area of my house becomes a struggle, I focus on it a lot less. I went into the bathroom to clean, but stopped caring about making it nice. What a great place for a humble upgrade!
Hi There!
Hi There!There are no small projects, just small expectations! Just remember that modest progress can build up into big gains.
My name is Hilary. I love painting furniture (and almost anything else), decorating and home DIY! I have had a lot of successes, a lot of failures, and quite a few lessons along the way. Come along and enjoy the journey with me! Please note that I cannot stand chemicals or harsh smells and always choose gentle products when possible.