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Exterior Revivals: Before and After of Home Facelifts
ByMary Crozier May 13, 2024May 14, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good Before and After photo, especially when it comes to homes. For nearly 10 years, I found my passion in restoring and remodeling homes in our neighborhood. My business, Picket Fences, would breathe new life into older homes. This concept was long before “flippers” came onto the housing scene. With every…

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From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
ByMary Crozier September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an…

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cleaning and repairing | historical homes | house restoration | renovation

Who Loves a Good Before and After Photo?
ByMary Crozier July 12, 2022July 13, 2022

I just love looking at pictures of Before and After shots, mostly for home design and decor, but also weight loss, or hair styles. Why are we so drawn to seeing the Before and After or drastic changes? I believe it’s because we always hope to do better and seeing improvement means making progress. It’s…

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furniture | Upholstery

Upholstering an Antique Sofa
ByMary Crozier July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

During my first trip to the Brimfield Antique Show, I purchased this unusual sofa. That curlicue frame and what appear to be old French grain sacks as the lining, did the trick. I have never seen a sofa like it and arranged for it to be shipped back to Phoenix. What would it take to…

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Organizing Tips:The Master Closet
ByMary Crozier January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

January is a GREAT month to start afresh and tackle new organization projects. Today, I am joining a group of friends to share some spectacular ways to re-arrange, sort and clean those parts of your home that need attention. My sweet friend, Rachel from The Pond’s Farmhouse is hosting this round-up of ideas to get…

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