Here at the DIY village, we’re no strangers to paint! As a matter of fact, in our current home, we’ve added at least a coat of paint to every single room! Along the way, I’ve tried different rollers and cut in tools that claimed to make painting less of a hassle, most of which […]
A Chemical Free Solution For Cleaning Your Grill
I’ll be the first to admit that I have failed miserably at regularly cleaning my grill. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve occasionally given the grates a quick once over with a wire brush, but I never took the time to thoroughly clean it! We’re talking a few years of caked on grease, grime, and food […]
Kobalt 40V Max Outdoor Power Equipment Review
A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to get up close and personal with the new line of Kobalt 40V Max Outdoor Power Equipment. It’s comprised of 7 different tools that all run off of the same 40V lithium ion battery; A chainsaw, pole saw, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, blower, and two different lawn […]
Budget Friendly Cabinet Makeover
We’re always looking for ways to add upgrades to our house, all the while finding ways to not completely empty our wallets. The kitchen seems to be one of the rooms that we revisit often when it comes to our projects. Some of our more notable kitchen upgrades have been our Split Face Travertine Tile Backsplash, our Kitchen […]
Updating Your Outdoor Living Space on a Budget!
Last year, Jacque and I shared how we created an outdoor living space worth relaxing in. We spent A LOT of time out there over the last year and have come to the conclusion that it’s time for a refresh! This year, we thought it would be fun to revisit the same space and show […]
10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
This year, Father’s Day is a bit different, seeing as it is my first one as a dad! I’m really looking forward to spending the day with Jacque and Josslyn just counting my blessings! Of course, Jacque wouldn’t let me leave it at that, she asked for a list of Father’s Day Gift Ideas! So […]
Duluth Trading Company Follow Up!
Last month, Thanks to Duluth Trading Company I received some much needed motivation in the form of a “Kick in the Pants” I chose to tackle some of the maintenance type projects in my backyard that I’d managed to ignore for quite a while. Once the weather was agreeable and I had a day off, I […]
Chilling Out With The Arctic Cove 18V Bucket Top Mister
Working for a fire department, you’d think that I’d be used to the heat…Well, I’ll just tell you there’s not much worse than having vehicle extrication training in full turnout gear in the midst of a hot Tennessee summer day! Truth be told, sometimes it’s a struggle to battle dehydration. This year I came bearing […]