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Like Home Sweet Home, but simpler. We’re designing a house into a home we love.
Sharing home inspiration and easy DIY projects.
We’re Zack and Katie and we’re so happy you’re here! We’re first-time home buyers discovering how to make our house a home. We’re designing a home we love and we’re learning as we go. We’d love for you to join us!
If you love DIY projects and home decor click around and stay a while. We’re doing most of it on our own. Be sure to follow along on Pinterest for even more inspiration!
Adding a Chandelier to Our Dining Room
Looking for some lighting inspiration? We’re adding a chandelier to our dining room, check out what we chose below.
Pantry Organization Tips (2024)
Pantry Organization Tips
Modern Matte Black Faucets | Currently Shopping
Check out these modern matte black faucets.
Black and White Outdoor Space | Inspiration
I’ve been obsessed with black and white outdoor spaces for a while, ever since I did a simple patio refresh.
Our 3 Year LGI Homes Tract House Review
Welcome to our LGI Homes Tract House Review after just slightly over three years!
How to Add Character to Your Builder Grade Home
Looking for inspiration on how to add character to your builder grade home? Read on to learn more about the projects we’ve done in our home!
Beautiful Board and Batten Wall Ideas | Inspiration
Looking for board and batten wall ideas? I’m sharing my favorite looks while dreaming about adding a little DIY project to my to-do list…
Why We Chose Wood-Like Tile For Our Floors
Why We Chose Wood-Like Tile For Our Floors: Floors are really important in our homes. They affect how our homes look and how easy they are to use. There are many types of flooring, but one stands out: tile. Tile is great because it can look good, last a long time, and never goes out…
Welcome to Hovel Sweet Hovel!
Like Home Sweet Home, but simpler. We’re designing a house into a home we love.
We’re the Kinsley’s and first-time home buyers discovering how to make our house a home. We’re designing a home we love and we’re learning as we go. We’d love for you to join us!
If you love DIY projects and home decor click around and stay a while. We’re doing most of it on our own. Be sure to follow along on Pinterest for even more inspiration!
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