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Saving Etta: Laundry Room Update and a No Hands Light Switch

February 11, 2019 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

Saving Etta: Laundry Room Update and a No Hands Light Switch About that Saving Etta laundry room, did you get a peek last week? If you missed it, I showed you how I installed the cement tile floor. We can all agree, the star of the laundry room is the floor. But, there's another … [Read more...]

Electrical, Saving Etta, Video

Avington Black & White Cement Tiles from TheBuilderDepot.com

How to Install Cement Tiles and Achieve Professional Results

January 28, 2019 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

How to Install Cement Tiles and Achieve Professional Results If you've been browsing Pinterest lately or flipping through the pages of your favorite home design magazine, you've probably seen (and likely fallen in love with) real cement tiles. Cement tiles are trending, so much … [Read more...]

Before and After, Decorating, DIY, Home Decor, Kitchen Renovation, laundry room, renovation, Saving Etta, Video

How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Privacy Fence and Gate

January 25, 2019 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Privacy Fence and Gate I should probably re-name this post How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Semi-Privacy Fence. But, honestly it's only semi-private because the lots in downtown Raleigh are so close together and the next door neighbor's … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Front Yard Transformation

January 18, 2019 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Saving Etta: Front Yard Transformation & Tips for Saving Money on Landscaping I hope you enjoyed the backyard transformation I shared on Monday. Like the backyard, the front has taken on quite the transformation of its own. One of the first things I knew I wanted to do at … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Saving Etta

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Saving Etta Update: The Backyard Transformation

January 14, 2019 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Saving Etta Update: The Backyard Transformation This has to be one of the biggest transformations (besides the demolition and framing) at the Saving Etta project! The backyard was an unruly mess of vines, overgrown shrubs, and weeds. I resisted the urge to do any landscaping … [Read more...]

Before and After, Landscaping & Gardening, power tools, Saving Etta

How to Build Flat Sawn Baluster Railings

December 12, 2018 Brittany Bailey 16 Comments

Get ready for the tutorial I've been anxious to share with you. Ever since completing the Saving Etta front porch project, I find myself taking breaks to glance out the window at these gorgeous flat sawn baluster railings. Now I get to teach you how to make these decorative … [Read more...]

Build It, Saving Etta

iphone charging by bedside usb charging outlet

How to Install a USB Charging Outlet

December 7, 2018 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Learn how you can make simple electrical upgrades to your home. Today I'll show you how to install an outlet that charges your USB devices and powers your appliances at the same time. How to Install a USB Charging Outlet I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you. … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Kitchen Cabinet Decision and Install

December 6, 2018 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Saving Etta: Kitchen Cabinet Decision and Install Oh my goodness, I just realized I never shared the Saving Etta kitchen mood board with you! Well, I guess it's a bit late for this, but here you go: Inspiration Sources: Kitchen Design Image from Regan Baker Design's Lake … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Why I Couldn’t Save the Original 1900 Floors

December 5, 2018 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Saving Etta: Why I Couldn't Save the Original 1900 Wood Floors The day I realized I couldn't save Etta's original wood floors was one of the roughest days during the demolition phase. By then we discovered that most of the flooring in the north bedroom was too water damaged to … [Read more...]

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The Builder Depot Carrara Venato Hexagon Nero Strip Marble Mosaic Tile installed on bathroom floor

Saving Etta: Floor Tile Update

December 4, 2018 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Saving Etta: Tile Flooring Update Welcome back to another Saving Etta update! If you're just joining, this is another progress report on my efforts to save a house built in 1900. The finish line is looming close, so be on the lookout for more updates to come. To get the back … [Read more...]

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You’re Invited to the Saving Etta Open House

November 14, 2018 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

You're Invited to the Saving Etta Open House Do you live near Raleigh, North Carolina? If so, I'd love to invite you to the live open house tour of the Saving Etta project. Yes, I know, I need to get you all caught up on the progression of the house. It's been a whirlwind … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Drywall Update + Reducing Sound in the Master Bedroom

October 29, 2018 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Saving Etta: Drywall Update + Reducing Sound in the Master Bedroom One of the biggest progress milestones (besides the framing stage) in building a house happens at the drywall installation. This is the point where the structure starts to really feel like a house. This is also … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Exterior Paint Choices

October 19, 2018 Brittany Bailey 14 Comments

I'm so excited to show off the colors I chose for Etta's exterior! However, I'm equally excited to share with you a new paint line from Magnolia Paint by KILZ. (This post is a sponsored post for Magnolia Home Paint by KILZ.)  When KILZ agreed to be a Saving Etta sponsor, I was … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Side Porch Update

October 16, 2018 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

Saving Etta: Side Porch Update While there was a lot of progress on the exterior of the house, the side porch was built after the interior walls were framed and shortly before the exterior siding was put on. Truth be told, the side porch build started way back before the framing … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Exterior Progress Update

October 12, 2018 Brittany Bailey 20 Comments

Saving Etta: Exterior Progress Update Things moved quickly on the Saving Etta Project after the framing was completed. It was a mad rush to get the house dried in. All the rain we had while digging the foundation continued after the framing was complete. Although the roof and … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Framing Progress

September 14, 2018 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

Saving Etta: Framing Progress Last week I shared the demolition process at Saving Etta. After getting over the initial shock of being left with nothing but studs and a wonky foundation under the original house, I pulled on my boots (rain boots that is) and got to work building … [Read more...]

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