NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

DIY paint supply storage

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I think that it’s easy to believe that once you create a home you love, you can sit back and relax. Because you are done. But in our experience, the best solutions for our home are constantly evolving and changing. What works for us right now may not work for us in a year, or […]

The trouble with “cost per square foot”

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If you are building a home, you know about cost per square foot. Maybe you even know what your own cost per square foot is on your home. It’s a common measurement when you are building because it gives you a baseline and helps you compare your build to the “average” in your area. When someone […]

Our favorite food safe wood finish (How to finish butcher block counters)

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Pure tung oil is a good choice for a food safe wood finish for your butcher block countertop or kitchen island. It’s easy to apply, nontoxic and leaves a beautiful matte finish that fits into almost any home style.  There’s something special about wood butcher block countertops. In most kitchens, there are a lot of cool and hard surfaces – […]

3 strategies to LOVE your home – right now

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Do you ever feel like you can’t slow down your brain enough to love your home right now? Maybe you aren’t in your forever home. Or maybe you can’t afford the projects you want to complete the most. Or maybe you have young children and you can’t have nice things at all. (Preach.) I’ve always been someone […]

A cheater’s guide to drawing your house (with no artistic abilities)

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Try this simple tutorial to create a personalized line drawing of your home. It takes a few everyday supplies and no artistic ability. Promise. Do you doubt your own artistic abilities? You aren’t alone. But sometimes, you have an idea that you just want to execute quickly. (Or in my case, you always have ideas that you […]