It’s no secret that I’m a little less DIY (“do it yourself”) and a little more DIFM (“do it for me”). And there’s no shame in that! I am happy to keep contractors gainfully employed, and with every home reno and small room makeover we complete, we get a little more confident… a little more creative… and a lot more willing to take on bigger projects.
Of course, taking the time to complete a room facelift or renovation is 50% ability, and 50% inspiration! And as part of the very first Home Depot Blog Squad, I am thrilled to be in the company of some of the most inspiring design and decor bloggers in Canada.
Together, we’ll be tackling small reno projects – with products and advice from Home Depot Canada – and working to encourage YOU to take on some projects of your own. Let’s just say that you can do it, and we can help.
Today, I’d love to share some of the home decor and design projects that have been happening behind the scenes by the #HDBlogSquad.
Tim Lam of Design Maze
Shannon Acheson of AKA Design
Brittany Stager of My Daily Randomness
Jennifer Flores of Rambling Renovators
And… moi! Okay, so I don’t have my small reno project available *just yet*. Between our recent family vacation and a tiny (really, super tiny, like minuscule) plumbing fiasco, we are a bit behind schedule for a laundry room “facelift”.
(Can a laundry room be pretty? I’d like to think so! And trust me, I’m working to make the most of the tiny cell that has been zoned for laundry purposes on our second floor. You can look forward to my reno in the coming weeks!)
In the meantime, check out the DIY’s above, and be sure to follow the #HDBlogSquad hashtag on social to stay on top of our exploits.
Are you currently working on any home renos? Do tell!
Oh this is very exciting for you!! Looking forward to all the wonderful reno posts!!
We rent an apartment so no renovations on our end, we do do them for our landlord though, I know she has a fair amount lined up for my husband this spring.. so we’ll see!
Sigh, it’s so nice to be handy!! Let me know what your husband completes this year!
So glad to be in great company as well and sorry about the plumbing issue! I can’t wait to check out your laundry room makeover! xx
Thanks Tim! I adore your dresser refresh, it’s stunning!
Pretty laundry rooms are my favourite! Can’t wait to see the facelift Lena. Good to be on the team with you!
Thanks Jen – and I am learning so much from you!
Wow, that’s so cool you’re part of a Home Depot Blog Squad. I can’t wait to see you laundry reno. I think not only can laundry rooms be pretty but they MUST be pretty! I need every bit of encouragement to make my way down to the never ending pit of clothes that I swear multiply themselves while I’m sleeping! We have no current renos but I’d love to tackle the bathroom. I’ve only asked my Husband 500 times since we’ve owned our home. It usually takes about 1000 requests before I see any progress lol!
Can’t wait to see your laundry room when it is done! No renos planned here right now, no extra money to do them.
Cannot wait to see your laundry room!!! So sucky about the plumbing issue. :( xo
Can’t wait to see the reno pick , it will look Beautiful i’m sure , you have great Taste , we are always trying to update something , as our house is very old , but no reno’s at the time :)
No reno but my hubby wants to paint but I am looking forward to see yours.
Congrats!
Congratulations. I’m more the Do it for me type as well. But we recently moved into a new unfinished house. I’d better get learning…and fast.
I found this child’s cupboard on Pinterest and I think I could do it. That’s on my DIY list as soon as it’s warm enough to paint outside.
no reno’s here I would like to get hubbys office out of the spare room and the shelving her created there I cant stand it.
Exciting! I can’t wait to see what you tackle next!
Love watching the progress – gives me inspiration
That sounds like so much fun! We’re planning a renovation this spring. We’re turning the basement into my brother’s mini apartment (he helps take of my father and I when my mom’s at work) and we’re turning my brother’s upstairs bedroom into a craft room art studio for my mom.
Excited to be on the squad with you Lena! Can’t wait to see your laundry room facelift… I know all too well how plumbing can put a damper on a project!
Love home depot and we are just finishing our kitchen.
if you dont have any reno’s a still have a deck that needs building.
the laundry room always gets the short stick. It too can be the pride and joy of any home. just throw in some accent lighting, a comfy chair, and a side table filled with bubbly wubblies and it can be the home oasis one only dreams of
I love DIY renos, always looking for some new ways to decorate our home using DIY ideas rather than just buying new items. Great post!
my laundry room needs some big help!
we are doing home renos, saying hubby is doing most of them. I help by being a gopher for him (go for this, go for that).
Some lawn work, the stair case to upstairs, the Laundry room, etc.
There are a few things that are in need of a reno but unfortunately my husband and I are not very handy. Whenever I walk through Home Depot I dream of the endless possibilities of home improvements.
Good for you! I can’t wait to see the progress!
waiting to see your laundry room when it is done
Good to hear that you are on the Home Depot Blog Squad team Lena. Can’t wait to see your laundry room makeover!
Excited to see your work we are going to be removing the wall between the kitchen and the dinning room in the next few months
Working on piecing the basement bit by bit…aka creating a man cave :P
Thanks for the links to the other blogs! I look forward to reading and learning. We have a big reno project that we are starting in April/May.
Congrats for being on the team. I have loved your renos up to now and look forward to more.
Congratulations. It is so exciting!
We are in a constant state of renovation, but my husband likes to start things and not finish them.
We are planning to build our deck this summer. My husband is a DIY guy and look forward to reading about your renos.
We are suppose to change the bathtub, but not sure if my husband will ever get to it. It’s a big job!
Any tips on how to become a blog squad member? I’d LOVE to work with Home Depot, but don’t know how to go about getting noticed. http://100things2do.ca
I love a good project,just the other day we took the wall out between the dining/kitchen area.I love it
Sine the kids are gone hubby decided to take the spare room and add 1/2 to my living room and the other 1/2 for a laundry room upstairs i love it
What a great opportunity you’re obviously great at diy unlike me. good luck