Farmhouse Bathroom Lighting Upgrade (Before & After) Lighting is one of the fastest ways to change the feel of a room — especially in a bathroom. Our guest bathroom still had an older builder-grade dome light and outdated vanity fixtures. They worked fine, but they didn’t exactly match the farmhouse style we’ve been slowly bringing into the space. So we decided it was time for a simple lighting upgrade. Builder Grade Bathroom Lighting (Before) The original setup included a ba

Every home project starts with a vision. Sometimes that vision is big and detailed, and sometimes it simply begins with the feeling that a space could be brighter, more welcoming, and a better reflection of the people living in it. Our kitchen needed that kind of refresh. ⸻ Nothing about the space was terrible, but it felt a little dark, a little dated, and like it wasn’t reaching its full potential. So little by little, project by project, we started transforming the space.

The Kitchen Needed One More Thing… Lights When we finished installing the kitchen backsplash , the kitchen was already looking like a completely different space. But something was still missing. Lighting. The room still had that typical builder-grade lighting situation — not enough brightness and nothing that really highlighted the work we had done. And after putting in the backsplash, it became obvious that the kitchen deserved better. So we decided it was time to install re

⸻ A Budget-Friendly Kitchen Refresh (No Demo Required) This kitchen didn’t need a full renovation — it just needed an update. Instead of tearing out the existing laminate/Formica-style backsplash, I installed peel and stick tile directly over it, added rechargeable under cabinet lighting, upgraded the outlet covers, and finished everything with trim and caulk. No demolition. No grout. No contractor. Just layering over what was already there. ⸻ What I Used: • Peel and stick ba

From the kitchen… to the tool shed 🛠️🛁✨ Last summer, I decided to give our guest bathroom a simple refresh. Nothing major — just a weekend, paint, border tape, and a little patience. And honestly? The finished look still makes me smile every time I walk in. Sometimes the smallest DIY projects make the biggest difference. ⸻ The Before This space was fine… but it felt a little plain and unfinished. I wanted something cleaner, brighter, and more “RGJ cozy.” ⸻ The DIY Process T

Seasoning cast iron properly creates a natural nonstick surface and helps your skillet last for generations. This step-by-step guide walks you through the exact method I use at home. TOOLS YOU’LL NEED • Cast Iron Skillet(s) • Neutral, high heat oil (grapeseed, vegetable, etc.) • Paper towels • Oven 🔥  Step-by-Step Seasoning Method 1. Preheat your oven to 450°F High heat helps the oil bond to the metal and create that slick, durable black coating. ⸻ 2. Clean the skillet If it