Reno Journal - Home on Station Hill

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

We 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.

Remove wall moulding without wrecking your walls