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I Finally Splurged on Carpenter Bookshelves for My Home Office
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I Finally Splurged on Carpenter Bookshelves for My Home Office

Tired of flimsy flat-pack furniture? Here is exactly why I finally bit the bullet and paid for real carpenter bookshelves to upgrade my home workspace.

DIY & UpcyclingDon't Toss It: How to Repurpose Old TV Entertainment Centers

Don't Toss It: How to Repurpose Old TV Entertainment Centers

Before you haul that giant 90s oak cabinet to the dump, read this. Here is exactly how to repurpose old tv entertainment centers into stunning modern pieces.

Custom FurnitureWhy I Started Ordering My Display Cases Custom (And Never Looked Back)

Why I Started Ordering My Display Cases Custom (And Never Looked Back)

Tired of trying to make generic furniture fit your awkward alcoves? Here is exactly what it costs to order display cases custom for your specific space.

110 inch media consoleWhy I Replaced My Built-Ins With a Massive 110 Inch TV Stand

Why I Replaced My Built-Ins With a Massive 110 Inch TV Stand

Tearing out custom living room shelves felt crazy, but replacing them with a sleek 110 inch tv stand completely modernized our space. Here's why it works.

CabinetryWe Ditched the Closet and Built a Pantry in Cabinets Instead

We Ditched the Closet and Built a Pantry in Cabinets Instead

Walk-in closets eat up too much floor space. Here is exactly why hiding your entire pantry in cabinets using standard kitchen units is a brilliant hack.

cabinet buildersStop Searching 'Cabinet Maker Near Me' (Do This Instead)

Stop Searching 'Cabinet Maker Near Me' (Do This Instead)

Thinking of hiring a local carpenter? Stop blindly searching for a cabinet maker near me. Here is how to vet cabinet builders so you don't get scammed.

CabinetrySkip Uppers: Why Custom Kitchen Base Cabinets Are All You Need

Skip Uppers: Why Custom Kitchen Base Cabinets Are All You Need

Wondering if you can survive without wall storage? Here is why heavily investing in deep, custom kitchen base cabinets is the smartest remodel choice I made.

Budget DIYIs the Free Lowes Kitchen Cabinets Design Service Actually Good?

Is the Free Lowes Kitchen Cabinets Design Service Actually Good?

Thinking about skipping a private designer? Here is my honest review of using the free Lowes kitchen cabinets design service, what it costs, and what to avoid.

BudgetingAre Cabinet Makers Wood Upcharges Actually Worth It?

Are Cabinet Makers Wood Upcharges Actually Worth It?

Trying to decode your quote? We break down why cabinet makers wood choices dictate the lifespan of your kitchen, and when you can safely skip the upgrade.

Bathroom DesignI Quoted a Custom Kitchen and Bath Separately (Huge Mistake)

I Quoted a Custom Kitchen and Bath Separately (Huge Mistake)

Thinking about tackling your renovations one at a time? Here is exactly why quoting a custom kitchen and bath together is the ultimate budget and design hack.

built in cabinets and shelvesWhy Our Custom Built In Cabinets and Shelves Were a Huge Mistake

Why Our Custom Built In Cabinets and Shelves Were a Huge Mistake

Thinking about adding permanent storage? Here is why our custom built in cabinets and shelves ended up being our biggest living room renovation regret.

BudgetingI Priced Out a Custom Built-In Entertainment Center With Fireplace

I Priced Out a Custom Built-In Entertainment Center With Fireplace

I priced out a custom built-in entertainment center with fireplace to see if the massive price tag was justified. Here is what I learned from the quotes.