Home with Hattie

21/07/2024

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28/02/2024

Simple updates over time (on a small budget) can really help your home develop character, potentially adding value to your home.

Here’s some steps I took:
1.) Bought a quartz countertop on Facebook Marketplace. It has a very small chip in a barely noticeable area, which I bought a small kit and repaired myself. This chip allowed me to purchase the new countertop and sink at a very discounted price. Often, part of sprucing up your home on a budget requires you to regularly keep an eye out for deals like this. A new faucet needed to be purchased and installed with the countertop.
2.) I believe the mirror was purchased at Target.
3.) Cabinet hardware was scrubbed, sanded and painted a matte black.
4.) The new light was purchased at auction for maybe $10, if my memory serves me correctly.
5.) Peel and stick wallpaper was purchased at Target when it was on sale, it took 3 of the rolls. This was probably the most time consuming project. If done correctly, it looks beautiful and the nice thing about this peel and stick brand is that you can gently peel it off and adjust as you place it. You can also gently peel it off later with minimal to no damage if you do it correctly and want to change the look.
6.) The bulky cabinet was taken down and a $30 shelf was put up. I love this shelving because now extra toilet paper is part of the decor and looks pretty.
7.) I raised the curtain hanger closer to the ceiling and purchased a longer shower curtain. This seems to draw the eyes up and makes the bathroom ceiling feel as if it is higher.

It’s not quite finished yet, the other walls just need a fresh coat of paint. When I am able to finish that, I will share along with how and with what I replaced the glued on plastic and porcelain towel bar and toilet paper holder with.

11/12/2023

Since I am not keeping this piece, it is up for grabs in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas! Please message me through the Marketplace link here if interested:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1310590936307562/?mibextid=6ojiHh

Before ➡️ During ➡️ After

I picked up this heavy nightstand from Facebook Marketplace Community and it needed a little love. So our journey began.

1. I made any minor repairs.
2. I used CitriStrip Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel. This is SO messy, but does the job. You generously spread the gel, leave it for about 30 minutes and use a paint stripping tool to scrape it off. I also used a Purdy Stainless Steel Short Handle Paint Scraper Wire Brush to get into the crevices.
3. Before it dried, I used Klean Strip Products Paint Stripper Afterwash. This also gets messy and dissolves fast. You have to make sure you have a good scrubber and you replace the afterwash regularly.
4. I cleaned it up with Klean Strip Products Odorless Mineral Spirits and allowed it to dry completely.
5. Then I sanded, using a DEWALT Random Orbital Sander, starting with 80 Grit sand paper and working up to 220 Grit for a smooth surface. I cleaned this with a handheld vacuum and a damp cloth to remove any sawdust.
6. I pulled out the drawers and began to stain the top and the faces of the drawers with Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Penetrating Stain in Natural. I let this dry for a few days so I could use a water based polyurethane on it as I didn’t want the piece to yellow over time. I also did the same for the base using Minwax True Black stain.
7. I then coated it with Minwax Polyacrylic Clear Matte Water Based Polyurethane several times, sanding with a fine grit sanding paper between coats.
8. Once it was dry, I added new matte black hardware.

All of the tools/products I used, I either already had on hand or purchased from Lowe's Home Improvement.

I think it turned out beautifully!

I won’t be keeping this piece, it will hopefully find its next loving home soon!

09/12/2023

Slowly getting my son’s room together! Sometimes kids can be rough on the walls, especially if they have as much energy as ours! So we bought corrugated steel at Menards precut in 3ft lengths and screwed them into the studs. Above that are small wooden strips with a pine plank on the shelf, then nailed Charred Wood planks made by American Planking above that. Eventually I would like to have white wood on the ceiling and a more industrial looking light fixture.

It isn’t quite done, but it is turning out so nice and any dings/dents will just add to the character!

21/11/2023

This simple beauty was made from items I acquired in various spaces. I love how it turned out and it is off to its new home ♥️

04/11/2023

I’ve always been a bit nervous about using self leveling concrete, but she makes it look pretty easy!

03/11/2023

Unbreakable and beautiful drinkware.

I want something that lasts, is functional and brings me joy.

Last year, I splurged on ‘unbreakable’ glassware. They had a lifetime warranty. If one broke or chipped, then you mail it in and they send you a replacement. BUT my family kept forgetting this so the glasses would just get tossed and I didn’t get any replacements.

I found these on the the FLIP app, a site where you can purchase things and get discounts and free items for doing reviews on new products.

These were FREE and I am OBSESSED! They are Copolyester, look like glass, are top rack safe and it takes a lot to break these. I hope these last for years to come!

If you want to see more reviews, follow on FLIP!

https://flip.shop/people/65178c7362b73a2ece389f9d

Check out HomeWithHattie's video.

16/10/2023

A little DIY facelift in our first home’s only bathroom. 😍

15/10/2023

Plain Jane to Moody Judy.

15/10/2023

Guest room before & after.

14/10/2023

Looks like a whole mess now, but the finished product will be stunning 🤩

Stay tuned…