From Boarded-Up to Beautiful: Our European Windows Journey
Join us on a journey of restoring our 118-year-old manor with imported European windows. From challenges to triumphs, see how thoughtful choices bring timeless elegance to historic homes.
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Building A New Chicken Coop From Salvaged Materials
Spring is here and it is time for my girls to make the big move to Our Manor. This means that we needed to build another chicken coop for them to live in. This would be a temporary structure because we plan on building another coop later in our renovation project. Coops can be expensive and we are on a strict budget. In this post, I’ll show you how we built the new coop using salvaged materials.
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Repotting An Orchid Plant with Antique Ironstone
Using antique Ironstone in your decor can add charm and elegance your home. It can be used in a variety of ways. One creative way to use this vintage stoneware is with potted plants. In this post, I will show you how I repotted my beautiful Orchid Plant using thrifted ironstone.
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Save Money By Making Your Own Laundry Detergent
Save Money by making your own laundry detergent! This recipe is easy, inexpensive, and non-toxic. Make it one day and it’s ready to use the next. This recipe makes 5 gallons of detergent and it will last you months!
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Project Exposing An Antique Brick Wall -Chapter 2
In Project Exposing an Antique Brick Wall: Chapter 1, I showed you where we started, how we recruited help from loved ones, and the labor intensive process it was exposing the brick. In this post, I will show you how we cleaned up the raw brick and sealed them, leaving a gorgeous raw brick look without the dust!
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How to Remove Tarnish From Antique Silverware
In this blog post, I will show you how to remove tarnish from your beloved antique silverware. This method leaves your vintage pieces shiny and radiant without having to polish them by hand! Using only a couple of items you most likely have in your home, this quick method restores luster and will become your new go-to for maintaining your high quality flatware.
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DIY Natural Orange Multipurpose Cleaner
This DIY natural orange multipurpose cleaner is free from toxic ingredients and made from items you most likely have in your kitchen. This easy to make cleaner utilizes kitchen scraps, minimizing household waste and makes your house smell fantastic!
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How to Dry Oranges for Holiday Decor
Oranges are a lovely way to add fragrant warmth and historical tradition to your home during the holiday season. I show you how to dry orange slices for your holiday decor in this easy tutorial.
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A Building Renovation Story: Uncovering A Hidden Room
Like other buildings of its kind, this building is rich in history and deserved to be preserved. After we purchased it in 2018, we immediately went to work! One of our first projects- removing this awkward platform in the back. You will not believe what we found!
