Tool essentials for the DIY Dad
Growing up, my Dad was never the most handy guy. I know a fair few people who's dads are also not handy guys . Not to say that he isn't capable, just that working with tools was never really a high priority on his list. He's more the phone a friend & "supervise" kinda guy. I remember always having family friends come by to fix various things around the house & bringing with them the most fascinating tools. I quickly became the one who'd hold the flashlight & learned so much along the way. I guess you could say my
We’re in power tool heaven….Introducing RYOBI Tools!
If you were following along with #ProjectSanta on Twitter or Instagram during our laundry room makeover over the holidays you might have noticed a certain logo that kept popping up in our behind the scenes pics
New Year, New Goals
Happy New Year! Before I get into today's post, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelmingly positive feedback on the Laundry Room Makeover project we did as a gift for my parents. Thanks also to everyone who took the time to enter the giveaway. Of course, there can only be one winner & congratulations to Angela M for winning the gallon of PARA paint as well as the PaintStick EZ-Twist Roller & QuickPainter Pad Edge Painter courtesy of HomeRight. Good luck with your bathroom reno Angela & be sure to send us pics! Now that all
We Made the Cut!!
We've got some big news to share today. Remember that video we shot a few weeks ago for PARA Paints?? Well last week PARA announced the names of the 5 lucky winners that were chosen to be a part of the 2014 PARA Blog Crew
A Halloween Reveal: Kash’s DIY Angry Birds costume
Last week we gave you a little peek into our Halloween costume making obsession. I have to admit that even I think we go overboard sometimes - and this year was no exception. But honestly, when you ask your 4 year old what he wants to be for Halloween & his response is: "Da bwack Jedi Angwy Bird fwom Angwy Birds STAR WARS!!" you simply CANNOT disappoint. I mean
Ready or not. Halloween is coming!
Halloween is in exactly one week. And we haven't started working on our costumes. Aaaaaand cue panic! Anyone who knows us well, knows this is the time of year where we go all out. There's just a certain satisfaction that comes from taking a cool idea, applying some brainpower & a few crafting skills and executing an EPIC costume. The fact that I was blessed with a partner that feels the same is nothing more than kismet. You'll see down below so many outfits that made our friends talk (in the best way of course!). One of our favorites was our Storm
The day we pretended to be on HGTV: Our PARA Blog Crew Submission [Video]
This is going to be embarrassing
Kash’s Birthday weekend according to my iPhone
It feels like its been a million years since my last blog post - and in blog terms it kinda has been. Sorry about that. But honestly, now that my hand is getting stronger, I've been way more motivated to be outside enjoying what little summer weather we've had, than being stuck underneath my laptop. This weekend though, was Kash's 4th birthday & I thought I'd share some of the fun we got up to - and a few of the DIY endeavours I managed to pull off (because I'm crazy & notorious for taking on waay too much and then
The great countertop debate pt. 3
Today we're continuing the conversation on countertop surfaces we're considering for the kitchen. In part 1 we drooled all over quartz, part 2 focused on the pros & cons of Corian, and this final instalment is all about polished concrete. Kes and I are BIG fans of polished concrete. I think mostly because it reminds us of those modern converted lofts that we love so much. There's just something cool, sleek & sexy about it