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...]
5 Great Tips to Grout a Shower
At first, tiling a space in your home can seem overwhelming and confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Doing a tile project on your own can save you a lot of money and give you a lot of satisfaction. Recently we renovated an entire bathroom in our basement that included tiling … [Read more...]
Tile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar
You may remember years ago when I installed Smart Tile adhesive tiles in our laundry room. Well, truth be told, they weren't looking so smart after 3 years and a water leak. I had a few leftover marble subway tiles from our kitchen backsplash and decided to use them to freshen up … [Read more...]
Mosaic Tile Coasters {Lowe’s Creative Idea}
Want an easy and inexpensive gift idea to give out as a hostess gift for those upcoming holiday parties? How about Mosaic Tile Coasters? They are quick and easy to make. Last month, for my Lowe's Creative Idea I created a unique lamp shade with mosaic glass tile. I had some … [Read more...]
How to Make a Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade #Lowes Creator
Want to make a lamp shade that will bring some style and bling to your home? All you need are a few mosaic tile sheets, a lamp shade top piece, and some thread. In no time you'll have a beautiful Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade!Materials:(I've included affiliate links for your … [Read more...]
How to Tile a Small Table Top
Hello and happy summer pretty handy readers. It's Jessica from Decor Adventures. With the weather getting warmer, I'm completing lots of outdoor projects these days. One DIY adventure I've never actually tackled is tiling, but I've always wanted to. Today I'm going to show you … [Read more...]
How to Tile a Backsplash – Part 2: Grouting and Sealing a Backsplash
How did you do yesterday with the How to Tile a Backsplash: Tile Setting tutorial? Not too bad, right? Well, today will be a very gratifying day. Today I'm going to show you how to grout (and seal) your tiles and finish off your kitchen backsplash. You are going to love the end … [Read more...]
How to Tile a Backsplash – Part 1: Tile Setting
This is the tutorial that I've been anxious to share with you! How to Tile a Backsplash! The reason I've been anxious to share is for two reasons!1) The backsplash and tiling truly makes my kitchen feel luxurious. In addition to the cork flooring, it was one of the things I … [Read more...]
New Year’s Goals and Another Kitchen Progress Update
Happy New Year! What did you do to ring in 2013?Every year we have a New Year's Day party. It's our annual tradition. This year we almost didn't have our party because our kitchen was in such a disheveled state. But, I remember someone wise asked if you wait until your house … [Read more...]