Renovating a Basement Staircase on a Budget

Renovating a Basement Staircase on a Budget

As I have been transforming my basement to a more usable space, I wanted the stairwell leading downstairs to give off less creepy vibes. Before, it was all exposed beams, so it was also really dark and hard to see. I was able to renovate the space with new paneling throughout, added a light fixture, and closed the attic space to keep the cold air out…

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How to Make a Solid Wood Framed Mantel (in two hours!)

How to Make a Solid Wood Framed Mantel (in two hours!)

You guys - this project was SO easy! I was shocked and kinda wish I had done it sooner! I have always wanted a wood mantel, but my mantel is solid brick. It’s not going anywhere. So I came up with the idea of making a wood frame to fit on top of it. This gives it the look of a solid wood mantel but is much cheaper and took way less time!

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