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How to whitewash a pine ceiling

We have made a lot of progress on the cabin ceiling these last few weeks! After the insulation, the next step for the cabin ceiling was to install the tongue and groove paneling, and whitewash the pine ceiling. Tongue and groove pine ceiling Installing tongue and groove boards is not a very difficult job, but doing it on a ceiling by yourself is pretty difficult. I tried to do this job by ... continue reading...

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DIY Cabin Insulation

Cabin insulation is not the most exciting to write about or look at for a cabin, but it's still a pretty major step in our build. Last time I posted we had finished off the electrical wiring, interior framing, and the loft floor. The next step to closing in the cabin was to add the insulation to keep some heat inside! Cabin Ceiling insulation For the ceiling, we used five inch thick foam ... continue reading...

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Dresser and End Table Makeover With Light Blue Milk Paint

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tips for planning and creating a new perennial flower bed

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Our first single family rental property renovation is finished!

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