House*Tweaking
Dana Miller
Hey. I’m Dana. Ten years ago I had life all figured out. I was going to marry my college boyfriend, become a pharmacist, make good money, pop out two kids and live happily ever after. Well, I did do all those things. Turns out my college boyfriend makes a good Handy Hubby {HH}, my respectable day job sucks all inspiration out of me, making good money isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, those manageable two kids multiplied into three {oops!}, and I’m still working on my happily ever after. Somewhere between updating our starter Cape Cod and de-buildering our boring builder basic {i.e. our second home}, I discovered a passion for interior design and HH got really good at using power tools. We fell in love with all things house and home. Then we did the unthinkable. We ditched our McMansion in exchange for a small, dilapidated 1950’s ranch complete with termite trails in the original shag carpeting. We’ve deemed it The Underdog. It’s not our dream house but, rather, the house in which to pursue our dreams. Follow us as we tweak our Underdog into a bona fide stylish family home and chase some dreams. There are likely to be messes, mistakes, and miracles along the way!
Recent Posts
tools, diy
Random Tidbits
By Dana Miller on Dec 06, 2012
My heart is heavy this week. Lots of sad news involving people we know and love + cancer. No one in our household but that doesn’t make the news any lighter or less serious. Cancer... Continue reading
bathroom, storage
Bathroom Vanity Sanity
By Dana Miller on Nov 29, 2012
Currently, we’re living with one functional bathroom – the master bathroom. The other bathroom {the kid/guest bathroom} is completely gutted awaiting renovation. Hang in there lil’ bathroom! We’re coming to the rescue in a few... Continue reading
decor, windows
Well Hung
By Dana Miller on Nov 28, 2012
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving. It was also my birthday. It was also the day HH hung a bunch of stuff in our house. He knows me all too well. I’ll take home decor projects over... Continue reading
decor, repurposing
Thank You, Craigslist
By Dana Miller on Nov 16, 2012
That was the view from the master bedroom to the master bathroom several months ago. Our bed now lives where this photo was taken from. Besides a few renovation changes – completing the bathroom, adding... Continue reading
paint, diy
Stenciling the Laundry Nook
By Dana Miller on Nov 09, 2012
What. A. Week. We’re rounding out our second week of HH being away. Being a single parent to three kids is no joke. It’s busy, chaotic and exhausting but I’m grateful to be able to... Continue reading
paint
Honest Mondays: Repainting
By Dana Miller on Nov 05, 2012
Truth: I repainted the mudroom…or dining room…or laundry room. Whatever you want to call it. Here it is back before we moved in just as HH was finishing up the tile… We painted it Benjamin... Continue reading
lighting
All Lit Up: LED Exterior Downlighting
By Dana Miller on Oct 25, 2012
Ever since I can remember I’ve always had a weird obsession with peeking in people’s homes at night. Okay, that sounds weird. But it’s not the people I’m looking at. I’m looking at the house.... Continue reading
decor, paint, flooring, diy
DIY Painted Rug
By Dana Miller on Oct 17, 2012
Curious about the fate of the IKEA rug that I pulled from the boys’ room? Bada-boom… Bada-bing… I gave him a makeover and a new place to live. This must be what it feels like... Continue reading
remodeling, diy
Never Seen Before 'Befores' and 'Afters'
By Dana Miller on Oct 13, 2012
Sometimes HH and I get overwhelmed, discouraged and even struck with fear when looking at the long list of things left to do on our Underdog. Especially when many of the projects are right here... Continue reading
landscaping, deck patio & porch
Up to My Eyeballs in Mud
By Dana Miller on Oct 09, 2012
Breaking news: it’s extremely wet and muddy here. We quickly went from excavated desert to mud hole. There’s mud in our yard. Mud in our driveway. Mud in our garage. Mud in our house. Mud... Continue reading
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