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Top Home Projects 2021

December 26, 2021 By Rhoda 11 Comments

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As we are winding down the year and as I always do at this time, today I’m sharing all the projects we did around our house and what we accomplished during the year. We usually get quite a bit done during a whole year and this was no exception. We had a few room makeovers, some DIY projects, and overall home improvement and it’s fun to look back with pride on what we managed to get done this year. There weren’t any huge room renovations, but we did manage to get a few things finished this year.

In January, Mark continued his molding project upstairs in the hallway, after finishing the box molding project in our foyer just before Christmas last year.

A plain wall got the molding board and batten treatment and it looks so good now.

Adding molding definitely is a fairly inexpensive way to amp up a space.

In May, I got my previous fixer upper house ready for the market to sell and it seems fitting to add that in this year as well. That was a huge project house that my dad helped me complete and to see it go full circle after living there for 5 years and then renting it out a few years, I sold it for a nice profit. What a blessing that was! It was work to get it cleaned out and cleaned up for the market and I’m happy that it sold and went on to another family.

In July, I revamped our guest room into a grandmillennial haven and got a new bed in there, after bringing back the big French armoire from my old house, it went so nicely in here. Still loving this room so much and it is getting much use now with Lauren and her family staying with us during the holidays now.

In October, we finally got around to doing this privacy fence screen around our garbage cans and AC units and it was a good DIY. Mark knocked this one out in no time and it really looks great, we enjoy seeing it every day now.

In December, I shared the office/guest room space I’ve been working on with the daybed and trundle for the girls to stay in while visiting. It turned out so cute and I love it all! And that’s a look back at 2021 and projects accomplished. It’s not a list of big huge projects like in years’ past, but I can look back and see that yes, progress was made around here and all of thee project help us to love our house even more. Here’s a look back at 2020 projects if you’re curious, we got a lot done last year too. And this post Upgrading a builder’s beige house is one of my most popular! Goes to show what you can do with creativity and a DIY can-do attitude. Mark and I did a lot of the work ourselves. Next year, the big project we hope to get finished here in our backyard is a new pool! Stay tuned, I’m just getting a survey done and everything is taking so long to get done, but fingers crossed it will happen in 2022! A few of my blog friends are also sharing their year in review, so don’t miss those either! Lots of great inspiration for you all to start the New Year!

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  1. Nancy says

    December 26, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    Is the board and batten painted with high gloss? The Sheetrock too?

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    • Rhoda says

      December 26, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Hi, Nancy, it’s semi-gloss on our trim wood and we use that on the board and batten.

  2. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says

    December 26, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Rhoda, you and Mark have certainly accomplished a lot with all your projects and everything has turned out great! I always look forward to your wonderful posts and enjoy seeing you add all your personal touches to your beautiful home!
    May you be blessed with a wonderful 2022! God Bless you and Mark!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 26, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you, Mary Ann, we are happy with all the progress we’ve made and look forward to next year’s accomplishments too.

  3. Rachel says

    December 26, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Your projects look great. I’m adding the garbage can fence to my list for 2022.
    Question… on the French Armoire, there is a clock on top. Any details on it? I have one of my grandfather’s that is very similar. Unfortunately it doesn’t work, but I love how you have yours in “view” .
    Thanks for sharing!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 26, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      HI, Rachel, that is Mark’s grandparents clock. It’s not working either, but he may have it fixed one day.

  4. Tammy says

    December 26, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    Hello, I love all of your upgrades and projects. I’m adding the privacy fence around the ac units to my list. Also, could you tell me where you got the bed in the guest room, it’s stunning.

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    • Rhoda says

      December 26, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Hi, Tammy, thank you so much! Yes that bed is a Tommy Bahama bed. Here’s the link.
      https://rstyle.me/+n8N1CNRw0hORsNnBM75-eA

  5. Renee says

    December 27, 2021 at 10:37 am

    Rhoda…you forgot the biggest project of all….getting you parents settled into their new home, along with selling the furniture and getting their house ready to sell.! 😊

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    • Rhoda says

      December 27, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      Yes that is for sure! That was a handful and we are so glad we are almost at the end of that.

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