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Emily is a stay at home mom to two littles. While she and her husband fixed up their 1960s ranch in Florida, Emily learned lessons along the way in do-it-yourself, making do with what you have, simplifying, and living life to the fullest. Read more of her adventures at Remodeling This Life.

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The Messy Table

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Written by contributor Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. My kitchen table was given to me by my parents. It’s the same kitchen table that I ate dinner at every night when I grew up. My parents, brother and I each had our own spot at the table. I have many memories of the meals [...]

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Find contentment in unexpected places

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By contributor Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. It was over five years ago now that my family bought the falling apart fixer-upper that is no longer falling apart and we still call home today. When we signed the dotted line that day, I had grand visions of future happiness because of this house. Once [...]

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Have Yourself an Inspired Little Summer

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By home contributor Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. Summer break has officially started. No more running around looking for matching socks at the last minute or loading up the dishwasher with one itty-bitty lunch box container after the next. For the next two months, we can play barefoot all day and we can eat [...]

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4 Easy DIY Decorating Projects

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Written by home contributor Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. When I have had spaces to fill in my home, I’ve often felt uninspired by the overpriced trinkets and generic art that stores and catalogs have to offer. It can also be overwhelming to consider taking on DIY decorating projects because so many of them [...]

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Establish Routines For A Simple Home

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Written by home columnist Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. The new year is here, and with it comes the end of a nice break for most of us. As much as I enjoyed the lazy mornings and fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants days of the holidays, I was really looking forward to getting back into the regular routine. [...]

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Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

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Written by home columnist Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. This time of year can get overwhelming fast. Before the turkey has even settled in our stomachs, it’s time to plan putting up the Christmas tree or getting ready to race into stores for Black Friday sales. I personally end up feeling like the entire [...]

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Does Your House Attitude Need a Paint Job?

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I have had a bad attitude about my house lately. In the midst of yet another home renovation project, a little too much drywall dust flying and too many unfinished little projects have left me feeling like our house just isn’t good enough. Mostly, this happens when I am having people over. I start to [...]

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