Self-Contracting a Custom Home
Check out my brand new house that I self-contracted and saved over $100k building during the pandemic! The house that I renovated and blogged on this site was sold in 2021 and a new adventure began. No I don’t post … 
Category Archives: {Generally} Well-Groomed
Romabio Limewashed Brick DIY
**This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on and purchasing products from these links this blog earns a small commission, however, all opinions are 100% mine.** I finally have the beautiful white limewashed brick house of my dreams and all …
Etsy Shop Announcement
Hi Everyone! I am thrilled to announce that my Etsy shop is in full-swing again. Now that my little human child is in preschool I have 3 days per week to actually do fun, crafty things that keep my blood …
How to Make a Farmhouse Sign
**This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on and purchasing products from these links this blog earns a small commission, however, all opinions are 100% mine.** I partnered with Stencil Revolution for this post in order to create this beautiful …
Powder Room Update
If there’s one room your guests are likely too see it’s your powder room or half bathroom. After Harvey’s destruction it was definitely time for a powder room update. Materials: 3×6 Daltile Subway Tile Mapei Grout in Charcoal 1/16th inch …
Installing Wood Look Tile
This is the journey of how we installed Marazzi spice wood look tile throughout our 2600 sf home with professional looking results. We researched. We bargain shopped. We shed blood, sweat, and tears…literally. Now we have an awesome looking floor …
DIY TV Console
**This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing products from these links provides this blogger with a tiny bit of commission for giving you all this lovely info. 🙂 Recently I’ve been thinking that so many blog posts out there are too …
Staining and Finishing a Mahogany Door
This post has been one I’ve been meaning to write but with all the other junk going on after Harvey (I cannot believe it’s almost been one year!!), time just constantly gets away from me. I’d like to share what …
DIY Barn Door
Hello everyone! Thanks for being patient with me as this renovation after Hurricane Harvey is slowly making progress. With a toddler this is by far one of the most challenging experiences of my life! On the flip side, I thought …
Toddler Room Reveal with Select Surfaces Flooring
*This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are 100% mine* Sorry it’s been quiet here at Well-Groomed Home. My autoimmune thyroid disease required my attention for a bit and I genuinely needed some rest and relaxation after Harvey …