Current Home Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/category/cape-cottage/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 01 May 2025 16:09:46 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png Current Home Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/category/cape-cottage/ 32 32 Owning a Custom Scholz Home | Mid-Century Designs https://buildingbluebird.com/owning-a-custom-scholz-home-mid-century-designs/ https://buildingbluebird.com/owning-a-custom-scholz-home-mid-century-designs/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:24:37 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24879 Our home was built in 1969 and was the show home for the Scholz Bentbrook Farms model "A" design. You can see the front elevation of our exact home on the cover of the Scholz Designs Custom Collection 1978 brochure.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/owning-a-custom-scholz-home-mid-century-designs/feed/ 8 Painting Your Front Door for Instant Curb Appeal | DIY Tips https://buildingbluebird.com/painted-front-door-diy/ https://buildingbluebird.com/painted-front-door-diy/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:26:36 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24826 Applying paint to your front door is one of the simplest ways to refresh the curb appeal of your home. Purchasing a brand new door is expensive and a fresh coat of paint is an easy way to give the front of your home a new look.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/painted-front-door-diy/feed/ 2 Stylish Two Story Entryway Makeover Reveal https://buildingbluebird.com/entryway-foyer-makeover/ https://buildingbluebird.com/entryway-foyer-makeover/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24368 The grand foyer in our home was one of my favorite details when we first toured the property. I immediately imagined our kids taking pictures for prom on the winding staircase and my daughter posing in her wedding dress. It took a few years, but we finally got our two story entryway makeover right!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/entryway-foyer-makeover/feed/ 2 Stunning Backyard Pool Makeover on a Budget https://buildingbluebird.com/backyard-pool-makeover/ https://buildingbluebird.com/backyard-pool-makeover/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:33:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24376 When we first toured our home, one of the really attractive aspects of the property was the large backyard and in-ground pool. While the landscaping wasn't our particular style and there were some improvements needed, I knew that with a little elbow grease, we could tackle a backyard pool makeover on a budget!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/backyard-pool-makeover/feed/ 0 1960s Bathroom Budget-Friendly Makeover | Blending Fun and Nostalgia https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-makeover/ https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-makeover/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 16:18:37 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24243 The kids' 1960s bathroom makeover is complete and I am so pleased with the result! This bathroom renovation began with an unexpected leak behind the shower tile and was not exactly planned. As a homeowner, these surprises can happen and sometimes you have to roll with the punches and work with what you can.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-makeover/feed/ 0 Easily Tile Your Shower Walls With This DIY Tutorial https://buildingbluebird.com/shower-tile-diy/ https://buildingbluebird.com/shower-tile-diy/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23967 I decided to DIY my own shower tile installation because I am overly confident and think I can find any answer on YouTube! For real though, tackling a DIY shower remodel for the first time can be intimidating, but it is totally doable.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/shower-tile-diy/feed/ 0 Painting a Bathroom Cabinet DIY | Step by Step Tutorial https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-bathroom-cabinet-painting/ https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-bathroom-cabinet-painting/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 17:27:49 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24139 The existing vanity in our kid's bathroom had seen better days and was in dire need of a makeover! A fresh coat of paint is the quickest way to update a bathroom vanity cabinet on a budget. If you have a wood vanity that is in good shape this bathroom vanity makeover is a great option for you!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-bathroom-cabinet-painting/feed/ 0 Awesome 1960s Bathroom Vanity Makeover | DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/ https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 20:20:02 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24109 One of my favorite DIY projects of the kids' bathroom makeover is the updated vanity. If an existing vanity is in good condition, I would much rather give it a makeover instead of tearing it out! A new vanity can cost a lot of money and I knew we could transform this 50+ year old cabinet with a little bit of effort.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/feed/ 0 The Best Budget-Friendly Drapes for a High-End Designer Look https://buildingbluebird.com/best-budget-friendly-drapes/ https://buildingbluebird.com/best-budget-friendly-drapes/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:06:53 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23989 The budget-friendly drapes I ordered from Two Pages Curtains completely exceeded my expectations! These curtains completely elevate the look of the room and now I want to add them into every space in our home.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/best-budget-friendly-drapes/feed/ 0 Creating a Home Gym in an Unfinished Basement Space | Tips https://buildingbluebird.com/unfinished-basement-home-gym/ https://buildingbluebird.com/unfinished-basement-home-gym/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:41:17 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23832 When we began planning our unfinished basement makeover, it was important to create a designated area for a home gym. I was excited to have all of the exercise equipment away from the kids' play area but also easily accessible.

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