It’s that time of the week! What have you been up to, my fellow DIY friends?
We’ve been doing this…
1. Installing faucets. Our faucets are from Waterstone. Super easy to install. Super cool to use and look at. Everything is serviceable above the deck (the counter) – even filling the soap dispenser! I’m addicted to hot tea. I drink it all day long so the instant hot water faucet and tank makes my life so much easier. I love it! Pardon the mess…still under construction but I’m so excited I had to show off a sneak peek…(are you focusing on the pots of cactus or that gorgeous faucet? lol).
2. Electrical – We swapped out the dirty beige outlets and switches with clean white – big improvements! We’re also wanting LED cabinet light under mounted (when LED lights are in the budget) so Mr. DIY has been running electrical up into the cabinets from a lower outlet to install an outlet inside the cabinet in preparation to be ready for future plug-in. I attempted a DIY tutorial but it’s really out of my area of expertise and I steer away from contributing to electrocution. Please seek professional help and advice but here are some pictures of the process…
3. Installing the marble backsplash. The 1 review was right. The Veratino marble tiles from Lowe’s are extra crumbly. We’ve been using Frog tape on the cuts to help minimalize breakage. We are okay with a little crumbling/tumbled look since this an old farmhouse. You know our motto: “Imperfection adds character”. Walls are not square. Grouting will help disguise imperfections. And we love the new look that’s emerging. 🙂
I couldn’t find any pictures of how tile ended when counter is further out than cabinets. We chose to use a border of the same marble stone, mitering the top corner and ending our backsplash at the counter’s edge. I’ll share a better picture when it’s grouted and cleaned up (and wall is painted!).
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If I could “SHOP” last week’s DIY Project Parade, here is what I’d come home with (click the links for tutorials):
Insulator light from Girl In Air – super cool!
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Do you have a DIY project to show off this week? I’d LOVE to see it! Or please visit the links to get inspired!
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1.You must use the button above and link to this post to share the linky love.
2.Include your name or blog name and project title. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your DIY project post url). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.
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4.If you notice your link has disappeared -please add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today, a button or a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone’s links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Also – this blog party is for DIY projects only. Links not related to DIY will be deleted.
Oh Thank you thank you for featuring my Insulator light!!!
Also thanks for hosting each week…It satisfies my linky addiction…
I linked up my TREE bookshelf
Have a great Sundday
Very nice inspiring projects!
The kitchen is looking great so far! Love that faucet!
LOVE the backsplash tiles – that is going to look great!
You have been busy. I love the tile backsplash. Thanks for hosting this great party every week.
Hi Roeshel! Can't wait to see the tile all finished! I'm gonna go check out the blue mason jars and insulator light…then the mantel shelf!
Thank you for hosting each week!
Happy (almosst) spring!
Thank you so much for featuring my bed, it waz a fun project and your generous linky party just adds to the enjoyment!!
Sharon
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Your backsplash is looking great…you will enjoy your new lights…we did this last year and we love them. Thanks for hosting:)
Blessings,
Linda
Loving the faucet and the tile! 🙂
I love the tile you chose! We're thinking of going with marble when we do our kitchen reno too. Looks great!
Thank you so much for the feature…I'm in good company ! xo
Lucy
Hi Roeshel!
Wow, your kitchen is really coming together. I love the backsplash!
Thank you for featuring my pillows this week! I appreciate it 🙂 So much inspiration to be found here!
I hope your weekend was good! We just got home. I'm ready to plop!
ttfn,
Michelle 🙂
Roeshel that faucet is so very pretty!!! I would be looking and playing with it all day for sure. Instant hot water, how awesome is that!! Love the tile and I can't wait to see how everything looks when it is finished.
Wonderful features too!!
Have a great Monday!
Thanks for featuring my wall mantel shelf! Such an honor.
Sarah
Great projects last week! Looking forward to see the new projects and get to join this week with a project!
What up, girl!! Wow, your kitchen is looking beautiful! Love the faucet and tile. I gotta go back and read through your posts to see what you've been up to the in there. Finally got my butt in gear and did a small project so I could join the fun! Thanks for hosting:)
Your kitchen is going to be stunning. I enjoyed renovating our kitchen soooo much but certainly now that it is done, I love it even more! The ceramic is stunning!
Thank you so much for hosting. Hope to see you over at DIY Home Sweet Home. I am also having a link party today and every Monday so be sure to stop by and see all of the great projects.
Your kitchen is coming together lovely, thank you for featuring my painted rug!
Thanks for hosting another fab link party Roeshel! Your kitchen is looking wonderful and it's one of the transformation / DIY's I enjoyed from the party… along with the Entryway Makeover post =)
Lynda
Roeshel, I have faucet envy! Your kitchen is going to be wonderful. Thanks for hosting, I got my chair done and in on the fun. It's fun to see all the great ideas out there!
Your faucet is totally amazing. I want to see it up close. I want that marble subway tile for my kitchen too! Some day…I hope.
So sorry about linking up my red table 3 times (331,332, 333). LInky tools was really acting up for me this morning!
thanks for hosting
cheers Fiona
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