Reno Journal - Home on Station Hill

Our home's exterior transformation would only be complete with a bit of TLC for our beloved porch swing. It was time we gave it the makeover it deserved.

Revitalizing our beloved porch swing

Our new Pottery Barn chandelier is stunning, but their quality control is a joke. Thanks for the DIY challenge! At least it looks pretty, right?

Ceiling fan to chandelier: another DIY escapade

Our cozy breakfast nook is starting to come to life! Check out our exciting journey of transformation!

An update on our breakfast nook

Never underestimate the unexpected turns of home improvement. Tonight's challenge: escaping the living room via the bedroom window.

The price we pay for flawless trim

We finally finished our exterior makeover, and it looks amazing! Our house went from a light blue with faded paint to a modern and stylish greige.

Day 4 of our exterior makeover and the final reveal

The renovation is messy but exciting, with progress made on replacing rotten planks and painting the siding in a transformative greige color.

Day 3 of our exterior makeover

The white trim and front porch are finished, making a big difference and highlighting architectural details.

Day 2 of our exterior makeover

Our exterior renovation is officially underway! We're kicking off the project with a fresh coat of paint. I can't wait to share the final result.

Day 1 of our exterior makeover

We painted the honey oak trim in our 90s home and did not regret it. Here is the exact process, products, and technique we used to get a clean finish.

How to paint honey oak trim without it looking cheap

We were excited to upgrade our dining room light fixture, but as with most DIY projects, there was a setback.

Hacking our dining light installation

We removed the batten board in our mudroom, and who knew resurfacing the wall would turn into a bubbling, month-long saga?

DIY disaster: our mudroom meltdown

e removed picture frame moulding, batten board, and chair rail across our whole house. Here is the process, what to watch out for, and what we learned.

How to remove wall moulding without wrecking your walls