The Ugly Duckling House
Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House
I'm not going gray; that's just paint in my hair! A Georgia girl tries to turn an old lady's house into a young modern home.
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landscaping, deck patio & porch, products
Outdoor Deck Tiles
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Aug 22, 2012
It's no secret that my back yard has a lot of issues. I also don't have the time to send it to a shrink. So whenever possible, and especially when I'm doing things that require... Continue reading
bathroom, walls, remodeling
A Makeunder
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Aug 20, 2012
My Sunday night wasn't the least bit glamorous. Before... After... I learned a long time ago not to shower on Saturday night if I plan to get this messy on Sunday. There's really no point.... Continue reading
diy, woodworking
Things I Can't Wait to Build
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Aug 09, 2012
It's no surprise that the very nanosecond I tell myself to limit the projects I'm doing (so I can get something done and then do more projects, of course), I then get the urge to... Continue reading
diy, safety
5 Tips for Doing DIY Alone (Safely)
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Aug 07, 2012
I'm five foot two, not particularly strong (in my defense, I'm still stronger than I look - which now that I'm writing this down, is still an insult), and do most of my DIY home improvement... Continue reading
repurposing, decor
An Old Find for the Living Room
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jul 30, 2012
For the most part, I like modern pieces. But every now and then, I find an old treasure I can't wait to take home. This old basket is an antique Chinese rice bucket. I found... Continue reading
bathroom
All Lit Up Again
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jul 22, 2012
I have a little bit of a light fixture frustration. I bought the same fixture for all three bathrooms before realizing that the electrical box in the guest bath would force the fixture to hang... Continue reading
decor
Saturday Stimuli: Pixelated
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jul 21, 2012
In honor of my new pixel office rug, here are a few more pixelated pics to inspire you! Source: nanimarquina.com via xsie on Pinterest Source: denydesigns.com via Megan on Pinterest Source: cb2.com via Ben on... Continue reading
bathroom
Narrow Gaps
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jul 03, 2012
There are a number of narrow gaps at the house that I've been trying to take care of (in the narrow gaps I can eke out each week for home improvement). I was a little... Continue reading
storage, decor
Saturday Stimuli: Closet as Office Nook
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jun 30, 2012
When space is tight, you sometimes have to get creative. Need an office? Why not utilize an unused closet? Check out these inventive closet-turned-office spaces! Source: au.lifestyle.yahoo.com via Amy on Pinterest Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Amy... Continue reading
landscaping
Learning and Growing
By Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House on Jun 28, 2012
There are two things I want you to notice with this picture. For one; this photo marks my very first day having the guts to take my camera off of Auto (all thanks to a... Continue reading
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