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Landscaping and Outdoor Improvements

One of the first things I did outside of my house was get rid of all of the weeds and put down rock.  It was something that was much needed and looks so much better.  I wanted to get plants planted in the rock this summer but I am waiting to get new gutters put in so it will have to wait for next spring.  Next I had a large tree removed in my backyard and planted new grass.  After that was done I put a fence up with the help of my boyfriend and family.  I purchased all of the supplies at Menards and received an 11% off rebate so I got it all for a very good price.  I am loving the privacy from my new fence and so is Mason. You all know how much I love my decor so I obviously had to add some outside.  Here are two signs I have.  The home sign I purchased but it would be very easy to make and the Welcome sign I made.  I took 3 leftover pickets from my boyfriends privacy fence and hinged them together.  I then purchased...

Upgrading On A Budget

I love home decor and home improvement so I wanted to start sharing how I do all of that while on a budget.  I just recently did some upgrading in my kitchen.  Someone was giving away a kitchen stove because the glass top was cracked.  I decided it was a great opportunity for an upgrade.  I took it and purchased a new glass top.  By selling my old stove to help compensate for the new glass top it really made it pretty inexpensive to get a brand new stove.  I think it makes a big difference in my kitchen.  Here are the before and after pictures.