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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!
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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.
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Small Laundry Room Design Inspiration
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Our LGI Homes 2021 Tract Home Buying Experience
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Pinterest-worthy bathrooms: How to get the look
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Pantry Organization Tips (2024)
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Deconstructing Antique Couch | DIY
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Outdoor Patio Sets | Currently Shopping
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How to Organize and Style a Kitchen Pantry
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How to Sand Detailed Wood on an Antique Couch | DIY
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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!
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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.
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Modern Matte Black Faucets | Currently Shopping
Check out these modern matte black faucets.
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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.
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Our 3 Year LGI Homes Tract House Review
Welcome to our LGI Homes Tract House Review after just slightly over three years!
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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!
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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!
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