My friends, after 8 solid months of stress, heartache, anxiety, and so much waiting, we have officially closed on our new home. It’s the fourth home Corey and I have owned together, and I’ll be shocked if we ever leave it. I know it sounds dramatic, but this is the perfect home for us, and... The post Meet Our Fourth Home appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
I’ve sat here staring at a blinking cursor and an empty page for longer than I’d like to admit, because I’m not quite sure where to even begin. I mean, how do you say goodbye to the home that took such good care of your family for 6 years? Every other time we’ve moved prior... The post The Final Goodbye to Our Third Home appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
One week from today, we’ll be settling into our fourth house. It’s a little hard to wrap my mind around the fact that we’re quickly approaching the last days in our current home, and I’m feeling all sorts of sentimental. We’ve lived in this house for nearly six years now, and in that time we... The post All of the Before + Afters In Our Third Home appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
An “open first” box is one of the most important things you can pack for your next move. Here’s what I’m including in ours! We’ve talked a lot about moving lately – I’ve shared packing tips and a decluttering checklist and all of the moving essentials you could possibly need. One thing that I feel... The post Moving Day Checklist: The “Open First” Box appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
Nine simple ideas for saying goodbye to a home - if you're moving, you'll love these sentimental traditions to try!| Love & Renovations
15 simple ideas for how to use a steamer to get every inch of your home sparkling clean, using the Bissell Steam Cleaner| Love & Renovations
Tips and tricks for keeping a Crate & Barrel Lounge sofa clean - and general helpful tips for how to clean a couch and KEEP it clean!| Love & Renovations
The complete guide to how to declutter your home in 30 days - including a FREE ebook that will help you get your home clutter free, one step at a time.| Love & Renovations
How to spring clean your house (the lazy way) in a weekend! Quick and easy checklist for deep cleaning your home in just three days.| Love & Renovations
Quick and easy habits for a clean home that will help you feel more organized in 10 minutes or less. These three simple habits may change your life!| Love & Renovations
Ever feel like you can't keep up with all your cleaning? Here are 10 simple habits to adopt to ensure a clean house every day!| Love & Renovations
A list of fun things to do in Granbury, TX with kids! All of the must-visit places, restaurants, and adventures.| Love & Renovations
A detailed list of fun things to do in Branson, MO with kids. Ideas for where to eat, attractions to see, and what to do in Branson, Missouri.| Love & Renovations
A review of my Austin-based girls' trip to Lakeway Resort & Spa, including our favorite restaurants nearby and what we read.| Love & Renovations
Our family's experience with Christmas at Gaylord Texan - a look at all of the Christmas fun the Gaylord offers for the holidays.| Love & Renovations
Easy DIY Projects for the Home Let’s dive right in! Stay up to date with all the latest overwhelmed by your home? I’m here to help! Hey, I’m Amanda. I have a passion for helping others learn how to achieve their goals for their home. I believe you can do far more than you think...| Love & Renovations
We have only a couple of weeks left until we move (!!!!) and that means I’ve been non-stop window shopping, pinning, and dreaming. I absolutely love a blank slate, and I have a really clear vision of the vibe I want for our new home. If you want to get a peek inside my brain,... The post All the Cozy + Traditional Decor I’m Eyeing for the New House appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
Looking for some packing and moving tips to make your next move as stress-free as possible? I’ve got you covered today with all of my best tips and tricks. Moving is a tiny bit like childbirth. It’s overwhelming, painful, exhausting, and so incredibly difficult. But, once it’s over and you’re all settled, it feels so... The post 35 Packing & Moving Tips to Make Your Move Easier appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
Moving is overwhelming and it can be hard to keep up with all you need to do! I made this little room by room packing checklist to help keep me organized, and I’m sharing it with you today! We are moving in just a few short weeks and let me tell you, I forgot how... The post A Simple Room by Room Packing Checklist appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
And just like that, summer is basically over. Y’all, I say it every year but where did the time go?! This year was particularly strange, since we have spent pretty much the entire summer thinking about and prepping for our big move! That’s right – if you missed the update, we’ve found a new house... The post July Recap + Favorites appeared first on Love & Renovations.| Love & Renovations
All of the moving essentials you actually need when you're packing a prepping to move to a new home, and none of the things you don't.| Love & Renovations
A detailed tutorial for how to install a shiplap ceiling, from start to finish. Everything you need to know for a gorgeous ceiling treatment.| Love & Renovations
Everything you need to know about how to paint a ceiling - it's a fun project for any room, and it's not as hard as you might think!| Love & Renovations
The best haint blue paint colors for the perfect southern back porch - beautiful options from Sherwin Williams, Valspar, and more!| Love & Renovations
A look at a toddler's dinosaur room. Lots of inspiration for a not-too-cheesy dinosaur themed bedroom!| Love & Renovations
How to install DIY picture frame moulding in a bedroom - everything you need to know! This is a project anyone can take on!| Love & Renovations
How to line your ceiling with cedar to create a spa-like retreat in your bathroom. This simple project is affordable and gorgeous!| Love & Renovations
Summer can feel long and it’s often challenging to keep the kids busy and happy for all that time! Today I’m sharing my favorite super easy and low-effort summer activities for kids! These will help you keep everyone engaged all summer long. I love having my kids home for the summer but it’s always right...| Love & Renovations
How to use a miter saw to make angled cuts, bevel cuts, and cross cuts. Everything you've ever wanted to know about how to use a miter saw!| Love & Renovations
How to achieve the Nancy Meyers' aesthetic in your home - tips for creating the cozy vibe of her movies, and how to do it affordably!| Love & Renovations
Father's Day gift guide for 2024 - a roundup of all the best gift ideas for dad this year. Includes lots of budget-friendly ideas.| Love & Renovations
This super simple 15-minute cleaning routine might just change your life! Grab the free printable checklist to keep you on track.| Love & Renovations
A roundup of great cleaning hacks for your home to make cleaning super quick and easy. These tips and tricks are so helpful and simple.| Love & Renovations
Fun things to do in San Antonio with kids - a list of kid-friendly ideas for a family trip to San Antonio, Texas. Ideas for food, fun, & more!| Love & Renovations
We just recently got back from our first EVER family trip to Disney World, and I’m here to give you all of the details of that incredible trip. I’ve been dreaming of going to Disney World for as long as I can remember. It’s been my number one vacation destination since I was a kid,...| Love & Renovations
Let’s kick off the April recap with what I know everyone is dying to know most of all – no, we still haven’t sold our house. We’re currently experiencing a really slow and challenging real estate market – homes in our area are sitting on the market an average of 75ish days (compared to about...| Love & Renovations
How to build a beautiful and simple DIY floating desk. Perfect for a small, awkward corner or to create a small home office!| Love & Renovations
A cozy, welcoming, and kid-friendly game room makeover with furniture and decor from The Home Depot. All the details on how you can get the look!| Love & Renovations
How to clean your house fast - prepare for guests in just 30 minutes! A step-by-step guide to make sure your home is ready for guests in no time!| Love & Renovations
How to install vertical shiplap in a family room. This DIY vertical shiplap accent wall completely changes the room and is so easy!| Love & Renovations
A look at how I painted our kitchen island black, and all the details on how you can get a gorgeous black kitchen island too!| Love & Renovations
Need some ideas for what project to tackle next? Here are 15 fun and creative painting projects for your home!| Love & Renovations
This gender-neutral nursery will last through the toddler years. Tons of storage for easy organization & a very modern and sophisticated feel!| Love & Renovations
How to create DIY built-in shelves for a kid's room - this sleeping nook has built-in shelves, storage, and a built-in bed and is a great way to organize in your children's rooms.| Love & Renovations
Ever wonder how to make over that old laminate piece in your house? Here's all the tips and tricks you need for how to paint laminate furniture!| Love & Renovations
How to paint the exterior of your house. Learn how to paint a brick house (and the siding) using a paint sprayer. You CAN do this!| Love & Renovations
A complete guide to how to use a paint sprayer to make painting jobs easier. Tips on how to clean a paint sprayer, how to assemble, and how to use it.| Love & Renovations
How much attention do you pay to the ceiling in your home? Chances are, it’s not enough. We often totally ignore the 5th wall in every room, but adding detail to the ceiling can make the biggest difference in your space. So today, I’m sharing 10 different ceiling ideas to get you thinking about how...| Love & Renovations
Should you paint the ceiling in your room the same color as your walls? My argument for why this is a great idea!| Love & Renovations
How to make over an IKEA TARVA dresser to add a DIY fluted look - it's a beautiful, simple project and you won't believe the difference!| Love & Renovations
How to paint tile floor with Rust-Oleum's RockSolid Home tile paint! This project is quick, easy, and affordable!| Love & Renovations
A recap of our adults-only Disney trip, including our experience with the Magic Kingdom after hours event and all the food we ate!| Love & Renovations
Our bonus room has been a work in progress since the day we moved in. We’ve had a vision for it since the moment we put an offer in on this house, and we’ve been sloooowly trying to make it come to life. And, well, we’re one step closer! My plan for this space is...| Love & Renovations