Even though farmhouses often keep the color palette to a minimum (think white shiplap and warm wood accents), there's definitely room to play with darker hues. For example, this porch by Joanna Gaines flaunts neutral sagegreen siding, a wood front door, and weathered wood decking. The cha...
I usually used a yellow-undertoned white. Here, it took me a bit of time to get used to the different light (especially in the LR and master BR both west facing) compared to our former north -facing LR. A much cleaner, brighter white is necessary. ...
Much of the process is similar whether a retrofit or new construction. Cracks and crevices in the walls should be eliminated as much as possible using caulking or another barrier material. A layer of spray foam on the inside of the 2”x4” or 2”x6” walls and gable ends will make them...
Asphalt siding material was made in two common versions, one much like asphalt roof shingles and the other (as in this photo) was comprised of an asphalt coating laminated to hardboard siding material. Commonly made to look like brick, it also appears in faux-stone versions (not to be mista...
Yeah, we’re going with a new metal roof. Much like a job search, not at all where we thought that leak was headed. But the more we talked to people, the more clear the best path out of our whisper-turned-crisis became.
When selecting wood for charring, look for construction-grade softwood lumber, such as hemlock, pine, spruce and fir, which have a soft grain. This is because after you burn the surface, you’re going to scrape out the soft springwood between the bands of woodgrain. It’s much more diff...
Adding a brick wall is a unique way to add character to your home. One of my most favorite elements of our vintage inspired farmhouse bathroom is our brick wall. I just love it SO much – and I’ve had so many questions from you about it! DIY brick veneer wall tutorial: First, I...
Install shiplap to create a fun, nautical feel. If you want something a little less common, you could cover your walls in shiplap, which is a type of siding composed on horizontal boards. You can use interlocking shiplap boards or even simple 1 by 6 in (2.5 by 15.2 cm) boards cut ...