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Our Little Man Cave has become one of my favorite rooms in our home! Based on the layout of our house, we chose to put both of the boys in the room next to ours. Fair warning: this was not an easy transition from them having their own rooms and we still occasionally have issues […]

The first house my husband and I purchased was a three story home built in the 90’s.  It sat on a little over an acre and had a country feel. It was move in ready, so we didn’t do more with it than paint a few walls.  The main floor was great for entertaining, but […]

While living in our second home, I fell into the Fixer Upper trap. I love the show and their style. On one of their episodes, they featured industrial shelving that was made out of square tubing. After searching everywhere for an affordable alternative, I decided to create my own using industrial pipe. I purchased the […]

Our backyard is a work in progress and a labor of love. The backyard was the first project we started not long after we moved in. The previous owners had a large portion of the backyard cleared before we purchased the house, but there was still plenty of work to be done. As soon as […]

When we purchased our third home, the only part “inside” of the house that was not renovated was the screened in porch. We moved in during the spring and spent many hours on the porch. I am a slight germaphobe and got sick of telling my boys to get off of the carpet…yes, carpet! It […]

Nicole is the powerhouse behind Simply Aligned Home, where she combines her engineering expertise with her creative spirit. Armed with a paintbrush and meticulously crafted plans, she demystifies the often intimidating realm of DIY. Nicole doesn't merely showcase before-and-after transformations; she goes the extra mile to provide readers with in-depth tutorials, engineered schematics, and the occasional behind-the-scenes blooper. Whether you're a DIY novice or an experienced craftsman, Nicole has crafted her content to offer something valuable for everyone.

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