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    My 100 year old home

    Embark on a journey of restoration alongside me as I tackle the renovation of my charming 1920s fixer-upper! From gutting the kitchen and bathroom to uncovering the home's hidden history, follow along as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of bringing a classic home back to life. Discover tips, tricks, and lessons learned as I breathe new life into this century-old beauty.

    cardboard used as first layer in mulching and weed control.

    Cardboard Weed Barrier: A Simple, Chemical-Free Way to Stop Weeds

    The flower frog in the top of the milkglass vase

    Easy DIY Flower Frog

    A centerpiece in a wooden tray containing white pjmpkins, white flameless candles and boxwood clippings on a black and white buffalo plaid runner

    Easy Neutral Fall Centerpiece

    reproduction push button light switches on a white wall. Stained wood trim is 4 inches to the left and a colorful dried peony arrangement is to the right.

    Push Button Light Switches - Why I replaced them

    The beautiful old and original living room and sunroom. These rooms are why I fell in love with my fixer upper!

    Buying my 100 Year old house

    A gray table runner with a vase of white flowers on it.

    Easy sew table runner.

    three white pitchers lined up with daffodils.

    DIY Ironstone Pitchers

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    White Christmas village houses

    green plants in white pots

    How to increase humidity in your house.

    a picture rail hook attached to the picture rail molding with a ribbon attached to it.

    Picture rail molding

    knob and tube wiring

    Knob and tube wiring

    original crystal doorknob

    My old home locks - skeleton keys, mortise locks & doorknobs.

    background of styled shelves with white baskets

    DIY - Painted Baskets

    REFINISHING MY 100 YEAR OLD FLOORS

    Hardwood floor refinishing in my vintage (100-year-old) home.

    stairway with Christmas garland at the bottom

    Easy and Inexpensive Christmas Stair Garland

    mercury glass and candles in my 100 year old dining room

    Dining Room Christmas Decor Tour

    copper pumpkin in front of green ceiling tin

    Fall Decor in my 100 year old home.

    Old sink with flowered walpaper in background with text overlay about renovating a 5x8 bathroom

    My hall bathroom remodel - 5 x 8 foot footprint

    the machine used by arborists to prune tall trees

    Tree Pruning - Why to use an Arborist.

    Partially finished dried hydrangea wreath.

    What to do with dried hydrangeas

    My 1920's Blue Living Room

    Coffee bar using small vintage side table with large white farmhouse clock above.

    Creating a coffee bar and beverage station.

    Draft stopper for interior door.

    Winterization Tips for your Home

    kitchen backsplash

    My white kitchen remodel.

    What have I done? Bathroom Remodel!!

    Bring spring inside with a Pansy Lantern

    My Spring Pansy Lantern

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    Waterlogue - Create your own water color art!

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    I'm Susan! I love sharing easy recipes, especially those that take less than 30 minutes and have less than 5 ingredients. I'm passionate about gardening and creating flower planters. My home is 100 years old and sometimes you will see it in my posts! It was a true fixer upper and I love it!

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