DIY Home Projects

[mrs.b]

There is a Habitat for Humanity ReStore I found one street over from one of the routes I take to/from work when merolpn suggested it last week I was shocked! It's on a side street I never take, and had no idea it was hidden back there. Took a look this week on my lunch break and they did not have a lot of option right now, but plan on stopping in once a week or so to see what else comes in; like all resale stores, it depends on what is donated as to what they'll have. Keeping an eye out, though.

I'm hesitant to do tile for the bathroom counters. We have tile throughout the main living space - another decor choice that came with the place that I'd like to someday replace with hardwood (it's well-done and doesn't look bad, it's just a LOT of tile and cleaning even sealed grout is not always easy) - and I think it would be tile overload unless/until we have the budget to do what I'd like to do with the floors. What I'd really like to do is engineered stone counters (granite is pretty but requires sealant maintenance and I'd prefer something maintenance-free, and from what I've seen, engineered versions are more durable) and may just budget for and do that eventually.

Thanks LaterBloomer! Father-in-law's handiwork is much better than mine; I stick to the simple stuff and beg his help for anything more complex, and that cabinet when he brought it in was a BIG project...it was a mess. I couldn't tell what it used to be, and while I can usually see the life still in things - husband isn't into it and laughs when his dad and I get excited over a piece of junky furniture that needs a new home - but that one was something only FIL thought was redeemable. Glad to see it get some life back and a permanent spot. It'll give us a lot of much-needed storage and organization in a spot in the house that was a clutter magnet.