Exploring Modern Retro Transformation in Home Design

In our recent Modern Retro Transformation project, we embarked on a journey by removing vinyl plank flooring that covered our original hardwood floors. As we revealed the floors, their beauty shone through, though they needed a makeover. Sanding and staining darkened the originally charming maple wood, resulting in an uneven texture and inconsistent color. Refinishing […]

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Journey of a Vintage Table Transformation

Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and had a wonderful time celebrating with your families! If you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, you probably already know about our latest project. This time we are starting a Vintage Table Transformation. During a visit to our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a stunning […]

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The Magic of Festive Christmas Decorations

The holiday season holds a special place in the hearts of many families, and ours is certainly no exception. Many of our best memories have happened around this time of year, especially as we celebrate with Festive Christmas Decorations. We went on a memorable trip to Mexico to celebrate Chuck’s 50th birthday just before Christmas, […]

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No-Sanding Secrets: Achieving Picture-Perfect Furniture with Sherwin Williams Primer

I love working with furniture. The way that the look of a piece can change when you paint it or apply a beautiful coat of stain that allows the natural wood grain to show always amazes me. And when you find just the right piece that is just not the right color, but you know […]

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Table Triumph: Refinishing for a Stunning Dining Space

As autumn embraces us and the festive season beckons, we embarked on a long-anticipated project we’ve been procrastinating: giving our dining room table a fresh lease on life. While it might sound like a considerable undertaking, we managed to complete it over the course of a few weeks, just in time for the upcoming holiday […]

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Reviving Our Home’s Charm: Unveiling the Hidden Beauty of our Front Door

So I know that we haven’t posted a project in a couple of weeks but we have been very busy with a couple of projects that we are so excited to share with you all. So the first is one that I had been wanting to start from the moment we looked at the house. […]

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A Guide to Choosing Paint Colors Based on Room Direction: Harnessing Natural Light for Perfect Palettes

Embark on a journey where paint colors come to life in the embrace of shifting sunlight. Discover how the direction your room faces unveils a captivating dance between hues and natural light, bringing a new dimension to your interior design.

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Revamping Our Closet: From Clutter to Chic Storage Solution

Do you ever find yourself wondering where to put your shoes, only to discover them scattered around your home? We’ve all been there! That’s why we embarked on a journey to transform our neglected space into a functional and stylish show and coat closet. Join us as we share the ups and downs of this […]

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Revamping Our Main Bathroom: A Fresh Green Makeover Tale

Welcome to our home renovation adventure! Today, we want to share with you the exciting transformation of our main bathroom. As you can see from the pictures, it was due for a much-needed update. Our goal was to maintain the house’s original charm while giving the space a modern twist. After careful consideration, we settled […]

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Welcome to Our Suburban Dream!

Hello and thank you for stopping by Our Suburban Dream: Tales of Moving and Renovating in a New Neighborhood. We are Greg and Chuck, and we just bought our dream home in Upstate New York. We met in 2015 after both going through a divorce. I owned a home in a small rural town that […]

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