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A Budget-Friendly Bathroom, Almost Two Years Laters – What Held Up, What Didn’t
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / May 8, 2015
Bathroom

A Budget-Friendly Bathroom, Almost Two Years Laters – What Held Up, What Didn’t

In preparation for our exciting reno, the bathroom has been largely dismantled and we’re down to the studs on one side.  There’s no going back!  Before we ripped apart the…

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DIY Dip Dyed Napkins Tutorial + Video
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 24, 2015
Dyeing

DIY Dip Dyed Napkins Tutorial + Video

Yesterday I shared photos of the backyard oasis I created, plus the beautiful pictures from my Greek honeymoon that served as my inspiration, and today I’m sharing my tutorial for…

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Vintage Typewriter Table Makeover | Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / November 24, 2014
Painting

Vintage Typewriter Table Makeover | Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold

Today I’m sharing a vintage typewriter table makeover and showing you Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold.  It’s always fun to see a spray paint color in action before giving…

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Cheap Way to Fix Leaking Gutters
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / November 19, 2014
Repairing

Cheap Way to Fix Leaking Gutters

Need a cheap way to fix leaking gutters?  I have just the solution!  I’m sharing that, plus a few other cheap and easy updates we made around the house recently……

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How to Rub ‘n Buff Hardware
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 17, 2014
DIY

How to Rub ‘n Buff Hardware

If you can’t find the right hardware, try refreshing vintage hard with this easy tutorial for how to rub ‘n buff hardware – it’s easy! We had a new furnace…

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Cabinet Refinishing 101: Latex Paint vs. Stain vs. Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations vs. Varnish vs. Chalk Paint vs. Wood Conditioner
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / August 1, 2014
DIY

Cabinet Refinishing 101: Latex Paint vs. Stain vs. Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations vs. Varnish vs. Chalk Paint vs. Wood Conditioner

Cabinet refinishing means tons of choices: latex paint vs. stain vs. Rust-Oleum cabinet transformations vs. varnish vs. chalk paint vs. wood condition – what to choose?!?  What’s the best way…

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Welcome to life Dans le Lakehouse
("in the lakehouse") - where beachy meets mid-century.

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