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Decorating For Spring: 5 Secrets On How To Spend Less

With spring literally right around the corner (can't you just feel it?), I thought it would be fun to put together some of the ways I have begun to add spring decor to my home while also sharing a few decorating secrets along the way that have saved me a tremendous amount of time and money

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Bathroom Update: Split Level Chronicles Cont.

To keep the fun rolling we thought we'd share with you the worst part of the renovation...demolition! My husband has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the removal of all those pepto pink tiles but I am NOT sad to see them go! Take a look!

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Another Big Announcement: Split Level Chronicles

I know what you're probably thinking...ANOTHER big announcement?! How in the world could they have ANOTHER announcement to make. Just shut up already Kirby family! But the truth is...this really IS a big announcement that I've been holding onto for a couple weeks now and I could not be more excited to finally share it with you all!

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6 DIY Tips For the Average Joe

The one thing ALL of us DIY-er's have in common is that we all had to start somewhere. Not all of us had "experience" going into their first project and some of us may not even have been that creative but we all had to start somewhere! Here are some tips for all you out there that consider yourself to be the "average joe" of crafts and projects and how you too can become a DIY master!

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How To Refinish Your Countertops With Giani Countertop Kit

This process allowed us the flexibility to create what we wanted, when we wanted and we couldn't be happier with the results. Giani Granite has given me such a good experience that I wanted to share it with the rest of you because come on, let's face it, whose countertops could use a little extra love these days? And for only $80 you can accomplish just what I have with little time and effort. Here is my step-by-step process:

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DIY Giani Countertop Kit - Kitchen Makeover On A Budget

So when trying to figure out how we were going to save money on new countertops (one of the larger expenses when renovating your kitchen) I got to researching right away! I came across this really cool/REALLY affordable way to totally reinvent your countertops without having to buy completely new ones and I was sold!

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