Lemon Thistle
Rad DIY and design for 'the rest of us'
Sharing easy switches for door hardware for an AirBnB. We’re considering getting started with vacation rentals, so we’re making some upgrades in preparation at the advice of my Dad- an AirBnB Superhost! Door hardware is one of the things you’ll need to consider- today I’m sharing 2 types of locks you’ll want to look
Sharing our plans for a white modern ranch exterior makeover for our dated rancher. White hardie panelling and black fixtures and warm wood features to keep it classic. One of the projects that’s been taking a lot of our time lately… and not so lately, is our exterior! We stripped our siding last spring with […]
How to paint stucco quickly and beautifully using a paint sprayer. Tips for great coverage and ease. Recently, I spent a weekend painting my dad’s detached garage and teaching him how to use our paint sprayer. To say we’re so darn happy with this transformation is an understatement. The makeover went so quickly and it […]
Sharing our FULL renovation home tour- come see behind the scenes of living through renovations the DIY way. From the freshly remodelled spaces to the in progress renovations and the spaces we NEVER show that are yet to be touched. Also sharing our DIY renovation plans for this house and the next few years. I […]
Why and how to upgrade plugs and light switches, here’s 5 changes we made from tamper resistant to USB to screwless faceplates to nightlights and more. This is our second major remodel that we’ve lived through and while the big stuff is exciting, small things like plug and light switch replacement can be pretty rad […]
What is a barn door extender and how do you use one? I’m sharing how we used one with step by step photos. This is one of those tutorials that feels like it doesn’t need to be a tutorial. But I spent a good chunk of time searching the internet for some simple instructions when […]
We installed wood look vinyl plank over concrete floors in our basement- here’s what I’ve learned from doing it a couple times and tips for installing your own! We’re making progress on my office makeover (see the plans here!) and it feels so good, you guys! Flooring went down last week and that always takes […]
4 Tips to help make choosing lights for your space less of a stress. Especially helpful for open floor plans with multiple style of fixtures in the same sight lines! Choosing lights is one of my favourite parts of transforming a space but it’s not something that I’ve always felt confident in… especially when there’s […]
Do you want to install a ceiling fan on a sloped ceiling? Intimidated by making it level? It’s SO much easier than you think! Sharing the very basics for a DIY install in this tutorial- plus I’m sharing an exciting project I’m working on (and it’s a surprise!). Today I’m excited to be back […]
A smart lock has intimidated me for so long but after installing the Schlage Sense- I don’t think we’d ever go back. I’m sharing all the simple installation tips and instructions as well as WHY we went for it today in my video tutorial! Our entry way is coming along so nicely and I can’t […]
The DIY blogger in me always has such a hard time writing ‘updates’ or ‘progress’ reports with no real step by step takeaways for you. But the One Room Challenge is one of those things that almost requires it. There are so many steps to get the room ready for the fun stuff and that’s […]
If you want to easily replace a light fixture with an LED pot light- in this tutorial we walk through how to install pot lights without going in the attic. One of my favourite parts of home remodels is the design and getting to reveal that design and all the pretty parts of that to […]
