Spring 2021 editor’s note: check out our DIY Pea Gravel Patio 2-year Update to see how it’s held up! 2019 has been the year of paint everything that’s not moving here at Redeeming Hampton. Patio furniture, whitewashing the brick patio and numerous other smaller projects. I know you’ve been patiently waiting for this tutorial – …
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Free DIY Whitewashed Patio
Well, hi there! If you want to know where our patio started 3.5 years ago, here it is: A pile of bricks! A project that is near and dear to our hearts because it was one of the first projects Mike and I worked on when we were dating! More than some of our other …
How to Paint Aluminum Patio Furniture
Just like everything else in our home, our outdoor spaces have been a process too! What started as a pile of bricks has transformed into a patio where we love to spend time in the warmer months (and around a fire in the colder ones)! We ALSO love hand-me-downs (I wrote a 3-part series on …
Our 1970s Basement Update: New Sectional Couch + DIY Cabinet Handle Refresh
Hi friends! I’m writing you from our basement sitting on our new sectional! We began couch hunting in early February, knowing it was the first addition we wanted to make for our newly updated space. Mike and I had a lot of fun checking out different stores and sat on a lotttt of amazing couches. …
How to Paint Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide
When I first walked into our basement, the most attractive feature in a sea of wood paneling were the built-in cabinets. They are well-constructed and a timeless style. We’re so thankful because I’m not sure we would’ve been able to make that investment – or at least it wouldn’t have been a priority! You guys …
Our 1970s Basement Update: Drop Ceiling is Done & Walls are Painted!
YOU GUYS! You haven’t heard from me because I’ve been dancing the past two weeks (oh, and working 😉). I’m dancing because I still can’t believe it. My drop ceiling is done! And surprise – we got new windows and our walls are painted too! I actually finished our basement drop ceiling last week, but …
How to Create a Gallery Wall with IKEA Picture Frames & Command Strips
Any of you have a phobia of hanging things on your walls? I did for a long time! It’s tough to choose; it feels permanent in a way, doesn’t it? Well, I think you’ll really enjoy today’s DIY project! If you look around my house, you can find one of a few things on my …
DIY Dining Room Wall Shelves
If you remember from our 2019 Home Project Goals post, our dining room is high on the list. I shared our chalked-painted filing cabinet turned pantry with you last week and today I’m excited to bring you a tutorial for hanging your own DIY shelves (this has been my most highly requested tutorial)! To bring …
Our 2018 Christmas House Tour
Hey there, friends! It feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve written a full post. I’ve been rocking out those gift guides just for you guys – I hope you’ve enjoyed them! Typically home bloggers have their spaces decorated for Christmas by like mid-September (ha), but that was not us this year! I totally understand, …
Low-Budget Half Bath Update
We’ve been taking it slow the past month, so while I’ve been dreaming of projects, we haven’t been working on any. We’ve soaked in the moments of October and the joys of the season. It’s been so good for us to step away from the “doing” in our house and just enjoy it. But don’t …