How-To: Install Retro-Fit Stair Treads

November 14, 2019November 13, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 3 Comments

Hi, readers. Phil here, and in this post I’m going to show you step by step how to update your existing stairs by installing Retrofit stair treads and risers. First off, let me say that if you can afford it, HIRE SOMEONE TO DO THIS FOR YOU. It’s time-consuming (it took us about 2 full … Continue reading How-To: Install Retro-Fit Stair Treads

One Room Challenge: The Reveal!

November 7, 2019November 12, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 12 Comments

Hey look ma, we made it! No, seriously, mom? Did you see that we ACTUALLY FINISHED THIS TIME?! We finished the One Room Challenge. In six(ish) weeks. Like, [almost] all of it. Can you tell we're a little excited? We are so stinking proud of ourselves and so, so excited to show you all what … Continue reading One Room Challenge: The Reveal!

One Room Challenge: Week 5

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 1 Comment

Alright, you guys, we are in the HOME STRETCH. There is only one more week left in the One Room Challenge, and we still have to (*cough cough* work magic) make this place look like home! If you're new here (or you just need a little reminder), see this post for where we started and … Continue reading One Room Challenge: Week 5

One Room Challenge: Week 4

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 4 Comments

Week 4 of the One Room Challenge is COMPLETE, y’all! And I can hardly believe that we only have TWO MORE WEEKS to get this dining room together! 14 days. 2 weekends. That’s it! And boy, does it feel like we have a looooong way to go. So this week, our main goals were to … Continue reading One Room Challenge: Week 4

One Room Challenge: Week 3

October 17, 2019October 16, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 1 Comment

Ladies and gentlemen, we are HALF WAY through the one room challenge! There's only three more weeks before we reveal our dining room to all of you. We are seeing it come to life over here and seriously cannot wait. In other news, fall is finally here in Fort Smith! It really came all at … Continue reading One Room Challenge: Week 3

One Room Challenge: Week 2

October 10, 2019October 9, 2019 ~ brickmorter ~ 3 Comments

Hello, all! The second week of the One Room Challenge is coming to a close, and we have made lots of progress over here. Since last Wednesday, we’ve primed/painted the walls in the stairwell and dining room, and we’ve taken down the plantation shutters!!!! Y’all, I cannot even describe the difference it makes. Light can … Continue reading One Room Challenge: Week 2