"do it yourself" projects...

#1 DIY project...the front door! Like I said before, I sanded, stained, varnished and added new hardware to the door because the weather had really taken a toll on it. I was almost embarrassed that it was the first thing people saw when they came to our house. Well, now is it much better, but still not finished. I was an idiot and I varnished when it was starting to get dark; therefore, there are a few spots with no varnish and a few spots with too much. :) Not shabby looking from far away!
#2 DIY project...the laundry room! For some reason, I have always wanted to paint and decorate the laundry room. I hate that it was just white and boring. We go in and out of the laundry room everyday because it is our entrance to the garage. I finally got the urge to pick out a paint color and go with it! I forgot to take the very beginning pictures, but here is the middle.And the end... Ahhhhh...so much nicer to walk into the house now AND don't have to worry about the laundry room being open when guests come over.
Next on my list...the half bathroom! :) I hope to get to that after our vacation next week.