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<p>DIY Holiday Gift idea It’s that time of year…time to start considering holiday gift lists. If you’re a DIY’er and love giving homemade/handmade gifts, bookmark the page and save these signature scent recipes! DIY Signature Scents How To: Choose your... </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DIY Holiday Gift idea </h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24610" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-768x768.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-Signature-Scent-Cover-350x350.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
<p>It’s that time of year…time to start considering holiday gift lists. If you’re a DIY’er and love giving homemade/handmade gifts, bookmark the page and save these signature scent recipes!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DIY Signature Scents How To: </h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY perfume tutorial " class="wp-image-24616" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-Stories-Signature-Scent-How-To-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<p>Choose your scent and essential oils. Decide on a spray or roll on. Follow the DIY recipe. Let it settle. And don’t forget to write down your recipe (because if you love it, you’ll want to remember it). Shake gently and spritz or roll on and enjoy! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Supplies: </h2>
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<li>Bottle or roll on (favorites listed below)</li>
<li>Fractionated coconut oil or Young Living’s V6 (<a href="https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1836762" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">referral link use promo SHAREYL for 10% off</a>)</li>
<li>Distilled water</li>
<li>Witch hazel or vodka</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1836762" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Essential oils</a> (more below)</li>
<li>Custom labels</li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY perfume supplies" class="wp-image-24612" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-Stories-Signature-Scent-Supplies-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes: </h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY perfume tutorial scent note examples" class="wp-image-24614" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Examples-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scent Categories:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fruity</li>
<li>Floral</li>
<li>Woodsy</li>
<li>Herbal</li>
<li>Spicy</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY scent categories" class="wp-image-24615" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16-Stories-Signature-Scent-Categories-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scent Notes Explained: </h2>
<p>DIY scent notes explained: Ideally you’ll want 20% base notes (woodsy/balsam), 50% middle notes (floral, fruity, green, spicy) and 30% top notes (herbal, aromatic). </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24613" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-Stories-Signature-Scent-Notes-Explained-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DIY Favorite Recipes:</h2>
<p>Not sure where to start? Try these DIY perfume/signature scents:</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY signature scents perfume holiday gift idea" class="wp-image-24619" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-Stories-Signature-Scent-Aramis-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-576x1024.jpg" alt="DIY signature scents perfume holiday gift idea" class="wp-image-24618" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19-Stories-Signature-Scent-Armani-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="576" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24617" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18-Stories-Signature-Scent-ChanelNo5-scaled.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get Started:</h2>
<p>If you’re not a Young Living member yet, I’m passionate about all things wellness and would love to connect. By using this referral link (50 PV minimum required for 10% off) <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1836762" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/1836762</a>. Reach out on DIYShowOff Facebook messenger or email with any questions. Our family has been using these amazing products for nearly 10 years, use them every single day and we highly recommend them to everyone! </p>
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<p>DIY Halloween Floral Skeleton tutorial I am so in love this decadent and decay theme for adding a touch of Halloween class to the front porch! It’s a skeleton with beauty and style and solar fairy lights! What I gathered:... </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DIY Halloween Floral Skeleton tutorial</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24594" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-flower-crown-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
<p>I am so in love this decadent and decay theme for adding a touch of Halloween class to the front porch! It’s a skeleton with beauty and style and solar fairy lights! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What I gathered:</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24595" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flower-skeleton-supplies-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
<p>Supplies:</p>
<ul>
<li>artificial fall florals</li>
<li>36″ skeleton</li>
<li>clip on butterflies</li>
<li>hot glue</li>
<li>solar fairy lights</li>
</ul>
<p>Tools: hot glue gun, wire cutters</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What I did:</h2>
<p>Using wire cutters, I separated some of the florals and removed stems if needed. Then simply secured fall floral pieces and arrangements and accents onto my skeleton using hot glue. A flower crown, some florals over the rib cage and a few tucked within, a wrist and ankle corsage. I added a few butterflies too. </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24596" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
<p>Once that was complete and all of my florals were securely in place, I started at the bottom of one leg and worked my way up the skeleton (there is a LOT of wire so be generous with wrapping and even going back over an area) then back down to the other leg with the string of solar fairy lights. </p>
<p>I used a shepherd’s hook to display in a planter where I could also easily tuck in the solar panel. </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="768" height="1024" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24597" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-porch-decor-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Decadence and decay! </h2>
<p>Do you decorate for Halloween? Spooky? Creepy? Fun and cute?</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="225" height="300" data-id="24605" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-225x300.jpg" alt="halloween suite thyme" class="wp-image-24605" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-suite-thyme-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Easy DIY halloween floral skeleton decor tutorial </figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="225" height="300" data-id="24604" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-225x300.jpg" alt="Easy DIY halloween floral skeleton decor tutorial" class="wp-image-24604" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skeleton-tutorial-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Easy DIY halloween floral skeleton decor tutorial </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="225" height="300" data-id="24596" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-225x300.jpg" alt="Easy DIY halloween floral skeleton decor tutorial" class="wp-image-24596" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/decadent-decay-skeleton-decor-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Easy DIY halloween floral skeleton decor tutorial </figcaption></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Source List:</h2>
<p>JoAnn Fabrics: florals and skeleton (after the fact, I also saw the same size skeleton at Family Dollar)</p>
<p>Amazon (affiliate links) ~ make your own kit with everything you need:</p>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QdDuUx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">black cats</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/46KaMjQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">skeleton</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tvRAYR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hot glue gun/glue sticks</a></li>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Hello, DIYShowOff friends! If you’ve been a DIYShowOff follower, you’ll remember our farmhouse from back in the day. Ready for a farmhouse before & after exterior update and makeover? It’s undergone the biggest before and after exterior makeover to date.... </p>
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<div><img width="300" height="300" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/diyshowoff-exterior-farmhouse-makeover-e1695851667538.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="diyshowoff exterior farmhouse makeover" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Hello, DIYShowOff friends! If you’ve been a DIYShowOff follower, you’ll remember our farmhouse from back in the day. Ready for a farmhouse before & after exterior update and makeover? It’s undergone the biggest before and after exterior makeover to date. It’s hard to believe it’s the same farmhouse. Of course there are still projects on the list (porch railing, landscaping, etc.) but our property has never looked better! The exterior is so pretty and the yard is now an oasis, our personal retreat.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/diyshowoff-exterior-farmhouse-makeover/" rel="attachment wp-att-24590"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-24590" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/diyshowoff-exterior-farmhouse-makeover.jpg" alt="diyshowoff exterior farmhouse makeover" width="500" height="500"/></a></p>
<h1>Farmhouse Before</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Before…old windows, faded siding, back doors with awnings, sidewalks and a lack of landscaping. An old dilapidated grape arbor.</p>
<p>BEFORE:</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/farmhouse-before/" rel="attachment wp-att-24575"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24575 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-1024x797.jpeg" alt="farmhouse before" width="584" height="455" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-1024x797.jpeg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-300x233.jpeg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-768x598.jpeg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-1536x1195.jpeg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-350x272.jpeg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-386x300.jpeg 386w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before.jpeg 2010w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p>We definitely got the side eye when purchasing this fixer upper but my Mr. DIY and I saw the potential.</p>
<p>After: French doors, new windows, new siding, a new metal roof, concrete patio, concrete stairs and a stamped stained concrete pool deck and walkways were added, grape arbor rebuild. Years in the making!</p>
<p>AFTER:</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/dark-farmhouse-exterior/" rel="attachment wp-att-24577"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24577 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--1024x768.jpg" alt="farmhouse exterior makeover" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--768x576.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--350x263.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-farmhouse-exterior--400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>Early Makeover Projects</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the first projects was installing French doors where the single back doors were and removing the awning. Then came a patio and some landscaping.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/back-exterior-farmhouse-before/" rel="attachment wp-att-24574"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24574 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-1024x720.jpeg" alt="back exterior farmhouse before" width="584" height="411" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-1024x720.jpeg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-300x211.jpeg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-768x540.jpeg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-1536x1081.jpeg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-2048x1441.jpeg 2048w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-350x246.jpeg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/back-exterior-farmhouse-before-426x300.jpeg 426w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p>And a <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2013/10/11/grape-arbor-gazebo-makeover/">grape arbor gazebo makeover</a>. Here’s the before:</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2013/06/04/summer-home-tour/grape-arbor-before/" rel="attachment wp-att-9753"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-9753 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grape-arbor-before.jpg" alt="grape arbor before" width="400" height="300" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grape-arbor-before.jpg 400w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grape-arbor-before-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grape-arbor-before-250x187.jpg 250w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/grape-arbor-before-350x262.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></p>
<h1>Pool Party</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then last year…a major update starting with an in-ground pool installation, stained & stamped concrete pool deck and patio. Check out our complete <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/09/09/inground-swimming-pool-installation-story/">in-ground pool installation</a>!</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/inground-pool-patio/" rel="attachment wp-att-24578"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24578 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-768x1024.jpg" alt="in-ground fiberglass pool patio" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/inground-pool-patio-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>Welcome guests!</h1>
<p>We have a new front door and porch! Our home didn’t have a front door (original was enclosed to create a ‘sun porch’) which we opened up into a home office when we got new windows. Original front door is in the wood sided addition shown below…</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/farmhouse-addition/" rel="attachment wp-att-24583"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24583 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-768x1024.jpg" alt="farmhouse addition" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-addition-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p>Here it is inside…</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2017/09/11/diy-fall-dreamcatcher-door-wreath-decor-tutorial/fall-dreamcatcher-wreath-29/" rel="attachment wp-att-21808"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-21808" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fall-dreamcatcher-wreath-29.jpg" alt="DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff" width="863" height="1150"/></a></p>
<p>Other side of the front yard…</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/farmhouse-before-makeover/" rel="attachment wp-att-24582"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24582 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-1024x768.jpg" alt="farmhouse before makeover" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-768x576.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-350x263.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmhouse-before-makeover-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p>BEFORE:</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/exterior-door-install/" rel="attachment wp-att-24579"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24579 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-768x1024.jpg" alt="exterior door install" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/exterior-door-install-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So we added a new front entry door and front porch leading into our family room. It’s still a work in progress with the need for railing and extending the sidewalk from bottom of stairs to the driveway but looking good!</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/dark-home-exterior-front-door/" rel="attachment wp-att-24581"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24581 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-768x1024.jpg" alt="dark home exterior front door" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dark-home-exterior-front-door-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>New Siding</h1>
<p>Then new board and batten, cedar shake and ledge-stone (vinyl) siding for an amazing transformation for the biggest “wow”.</p>
<p>BEFORE:</p>
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<p>Siding is from CVS. Board and Batten color: Carbon Designer. Trim: Linen. Ledge stone siding is Arizona Sandstone and cedar shakes: Rustic Cedar Designer.</p>
<p>BEFORE AND AFTER different view:</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2023/09/27/farmhouse-exterior-makeover/siding-before-and-after/" rel="attachment wp-att-24589"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-24589 aligncenter" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-576x1024.jpg" alt="carbon color board and batten siding before and after" width="576" height="1024" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-169x300.jpg 169w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER-197x350.jpg 197w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SIDING-BEFORE-AND-AFTER.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a></p>
<h1>Metal Roof</h1>
<p>And a new metal roof on additions (keeping the original slate which is still in good condition in a copper color.</p>
<h1>After (the transformation)</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So, it’s been a minute. Okay, it’s been way longer. But I’m back! I’ve missed our connection. It’s so easy to get lost in the everyday, especially with how blogging has changed over the years and with losing my Facebook page to a hacker leaving me feeling defeated with the disappearance of years of hard work. Time to get back on the horse, ya know?! Time to catch up! I have so much more to share!</p>
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<p>Happy Winter Solstice! Thyme & Mint Meditation Room Makeover Oh you guys, I enjoy hosting at our short term rental, Suite Thyme, here in my small hometown so much! It’s such a joy to make someone’s visit to Butler a... </p>
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<div><img width="300" height="300" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Meditation-Room-Design-Board.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="DIYShowOff Meditation Room Design Board" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Meditation-Room-Design-Board.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Meditation-Room-Design-Board-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Winter Solstice!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Thyme & Mint Meditation Room Makeover</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Oh you guys, I enjoy hosting at our short term rental, <a href="https://butlersuitethyme.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Suite Thyme</a>, here in my small hometown so much! It’s such a joy to make someone’s visit to Butler a memorable experience and to share what I love about where I grew up. The apartment is tiny but big on character and guests love the trendy luxury design and comfortable atmosphere. I really love pampering guests and making them feel so welcomed and special, much as a guest in our own home. I enjoy developing friendships with many of our guests – even if we’ve never met face to face. Although sometimes I’m available for a quick meet and greet, especially if they’ve added services to to their stay. More on that below.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2020/02/13/charming-trendy-small-town-airbnb-apartment/butler-suite-thyme-airbnb-logo/" rel="attachment wp-att-24203"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24203" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-1024x439.png" alt="Butler Suite Thyme airbnb" width="584" height="250" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-1024x439.png 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-300x129.png 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-768x330.png 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-350x150.png 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo-500x215.png 500w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-Suite-Thyme-airbnb-logo.png 1398w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The apartment is located upstairs. There is a wellness studio on the main floor for my office and a place where we hold essential oil classes. We also collaborate with several small business owners and wellness practitioners to offer a “create your own personal wellness retreat” with a la carte menu services in a self care package we refer to as “Thyme & Mint”. Services include yoga from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/healingwithamburwaves" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ambur Waves</a> (Yoga.Movement.Sound), Evangeline (reiki master) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thelunarfae/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Lunar Fae Shop</a> and Becca from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewanderingbramble/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Wandering Bramble</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DorothysHerbShop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dorothy’s Herb Shop and Herbal Apothecary.</a> We also offer essential oils education, Aroma Freedom and iTovi scans from Wellness Inspired Living. Guests can purchase herbal bath soaks, crystals and essential oils (packaged with their choice of intention collection) in advance and have them ready upon arrival.</p>
<h2>The update:</h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">As a member of Butler County Tourism, Suite Thyme recently had the opportunity to put together a proposal for a grant that would enhance Butler visitors’ experiences. I love a creative challenge! The room that is utilized for reiki, sound baths and guided meditation was a bit of a mish mash and in need of some TLC. I designed a medication room with purpose. I submitted by design and plan and was awarded a small grant to make it happen!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/thyme-mint-mood-board/" rel="attachment wp-att-24506"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24506" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-1024x791.jpg" alt="meditation room mood board" width="584" height="451" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-300x232.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-768x593.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-350x270.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board-388x300.jpg 388w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thyme-Mint-Mood-Board.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h2>Ready for some meditation room eye candy? Let’s go!</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The space went from looking like a living room with a sofa and chairs with a small crystal retail area and shelves filled with essential oils and accessories (a DIY essential oil bar) to a tranquil space dedicated to reiki, sound baths, crystal healing, private yoga and meditation There’s even a cute spot at the window with a desk for journaling. Shelves are lined with crystals, plants and self care books. There’s a small library nook with comfy floor cushions, an area for yoga with a basket of yoga mats. I added a daybed for relaxation, a tv for meditation/yoga videos or relaxing music with a bluetooth speaker, a white noise machine with northern lights projector. There are crystal singing bowls for sound healing, a mini waterfall for blocking out small city traffic noise, black out blinds for closing out the busy street. It wasn’t part of the grant, but we invested in new windows for the property as well this year.</p>
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meditation space" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-52-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-52-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-52-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-46/" rel="attachment wp-att-24552"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24552" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-46-768x1024.jpg" alt="sun moon fireplace" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-46-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-46-225x300.jpg 225w, 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width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-34-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-34-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-34-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-27/" rel="attachment wp-att-24533"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24533" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-27-768x1024.jpg" alt="boho rattan daybed" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-27-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-27-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-27-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-03/" rel="attachment wp-att-24509"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24509" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-03-768x1024.jpg" alt="meditation spot room decor" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-03-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-03-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-03-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-23/" rel="attachment wp-att-24529"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24529" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-23-768x1024.jpg" alt="self care library" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-23-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-23-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-23-262x350.jpg 262w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-21/" rel="attachment wp-att-24527"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24527" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-21-768x1024.jpg" alt="meditation decor" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-21-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-21-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-21-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-07/" rel="attachment wp-att-24513"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24513" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-07-768x1024.jpg" alt="reiki room" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-07-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-07-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-07-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-02/" rel="attachment wp-att-24508"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24508" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-02-768x1024.jpg" alt="indoor water fall" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-02-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-02-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-02-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Additional purpose and function of the space:</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The apartment is small and at times a bride books the apartment for her special day. Things are tight to say the least as the space is a better fit for 2-4 people! Now, this extra room can be added on for an extra fee to act as overflow space and more square footage for bridal party prep. Or if a guest is staying with family but requires a quiet separate area for work, they have the option to add on a separate private ‘office’ and quiet workspace.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-29/" rel="attachment wp-att-24535"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24535" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-29-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-29-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-29-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-29-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-33/" rel="attachment wp-att-24539"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24539" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-33-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-33-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-33-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-33-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-06/" rel="attachment wp-att-24512"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24512" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-06-768x1024.jpg" alt="meditation decor" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-06-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-06-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-06-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The room is now so magical and peaceful…an experience of a calming energy the minute you step through the doorway.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2020/02/13/charming-trendy-small-town-airbnb-apartment/butler-pa-suite-thyme-lodging-airbnb/" rel="attachment wp-att-24204"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24204" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-1024x683.jpeg" alt="Butler PA Suite Thyme lodging airbnb" width="584" height="390" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-350x233.jpeg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Butler-PA-Suite-Thyme-lodging-airbnb-450x300.jpeg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h2>Suite Thyme</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x-el x-el-span c1-9a c1-9b c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g">The second story of this updated 1880s home boasts a trendy newly renovated efficiency apartment loaded with charm. It’s located just steps from the main thoroughfare of downtown Butler’s best eateries, antique shops, breweries and more. Perfect for festival-goers and travelers looking to enjoy a small town vibe. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x-el x-el-span c1-9a c1-9b c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g">This 2nd floor eclectic space located above a quiet by appointment only wellness studio is loaded with personality and beautiful style. Sleeping arrangements include 2 queen beds in the bedroom + a queen sleeper sofa in the living room for peaceful night’s rest and sweet dreams. There is a beautiful fully equipped modern kitchen area tucked into a combined living room/kitchen/dining area. Bathroom includes a clawfoot tub for soaking away tension. Plus, it’s just a short stroll to Butler’s historic Main Street district.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Traveling to the western PA area? Looking to book a self care getaway? I love showing off my hometown pride! <a href="https://butlersuitethyme.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Book Suite Thyme HERE</a>, view all of the <a href="https://butlersuitethyme.com/wellness-retreat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Thyme & Mint services HERE</a>. Now booking for 2023!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Wishing you a year filled with wellness, peace and happiness!</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/boho-meditation-room-38/" rel="attachment wp-att-24544"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24544" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-38-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-38-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-38-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boho-meditation-room-38-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h2>Gratitude:</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A HUGE thank you to Butler County Tourism for the generous funds to create a special space as well as all they offer to promote Butler County and small business owners. So much appreciation for all you do! See more at <a href="https://www.visitbutlercounty.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">VisitButlerCounty.com</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/12/21/meditation-room-makeover/bct-grant-thank-you-post/" rel="attachment wp-att-24505"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24505" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-1024x791.png" alt="Butler County Tourism" width="584" height="451" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-1024x791.png 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-300x232.png 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-768x593.png 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-350x270.png 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post-388x300.png 388w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BCT-grant-thank-you-post.png 1650w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A special thank you to my Mr. DIY for his assistance and support. Thank you to my dear friend Shelby for encouragement and brainstorming with this project. To contractor Troy Douthett for his help, thank you! Thank you to Evangeline at The Lunar Fae for her knowledge and input too! So much appreciation for all of the attention and assistance in making this magical transformation a reality! xo</p>
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<p>With a halt on our traveling these last few years, we decided to create our own little resort at home by installing an in-ground pool. It’s not the same as vacationing to our favorite tropical locations but we’re now swimming... </p>
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<div id=":57" class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">With a halt on our traveling these last few years, we decided to create our own little resort at home by installing an in-ground pool. It’s not the same as vacationing to our favorite tropical locations but we’re now swimming pool owners and enjoying playtime and our backyard paradise more than ever!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">(still a little work to do on re-installing the brick pavers they removed)</div>
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<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Decision time:</h1>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">To be honest, it took me a little while to warm up to the idea of being a swimming pool owner. I knew they came with a hefty price tag and require maintenance. However, after looking at options, my Mr. DIY’s ability to influence and inspire me to get on board (thanks, honey!), our daydreams and designs, I quickly got on board with visions of family fun and pool parties and changing up our outdoor living spaces.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Add to that, a future son-in-law who’s family is in the pool business. We thank you, Steve at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=country+pools+and+spas+butler%2C+pa&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Country Pools and Spas</a>! I am so grateful for his patience, reassurance, and answers to probably way too many texts!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ve never owned a swimming pool and didn’t grow up with one so I didn’t know what to expect. It seemed overwhelming and very involved for someone who has no clue. But when all is said and done, I feel like most of our choices made for an easier experience over the long term. We’ve spent more time together. We enjoy using it for relaxing. Crank up the heat and we enjoy it as therapy!</p>
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<h1 class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: left;">Our pool install story:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">If you’re like me with no idea what it all means, you may have a better idea going in. I’ve included a few affiliate links for some of our favorite finds too. Let’s go.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">(Of course, this is just me reporting all that I witnessed at this point, my words on the process…not meant for a tutorial or instructions. I’m no expert! Your experience may be completely different!)</p>
<h1>Time frame:</h1>
<div class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">When the company says they can install in 1 day…that doesn’t mean you have a completed finished ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ magazine worthy swimming pool and backyard oasis the next day, week or even month. Get four months into your head to be on the safe side.</div>
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<div class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">You will preferably want to decide the year before installation to get on the schedule. Because we’re practically family, we were able to be squeezed in but that’s not always the case. Most likely, the pool company you choose is already scheduling into next year (western PA outdoor construction season is shorter than warmer climates).</div>
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<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Budget:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">It’s probably different when it comes to cost too. There may not be one price that’s all inclusive. There may be a few areas you’ll want to consider in your total budget. Here is a collection of where a budget was required in our experience:</p>
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<li class="a3s aiL ">Permit</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Pool itself (included pool, excavating/transport/crane, basic equipment)</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Add ons/accessories – heater, salt system, lights, solar or auto cover, winter cover</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Fencing or auto-cover</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Electrical</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Gas line for heater if needed (our gas meter was at the front of the house, so they had to dig a trench/run the line from front yard to back yard)</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Tree branch trimming if required</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Water (our pool size took 1 tanker truck + additional from our outside hose)</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Concrete company (additional fee for a pump truck)</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Landscaping</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Pool accessories (spot vacuum or robot, etc.)</li>
<li class="a3s aiL ">Lighting for backyard</li>
<li>Shed (you may want to house in your pool equipment and create storage for pool accessories and pool floats and toys</li>
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<h1>Permit:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">Check with your local area. Our township requires a pool permit in advance. This was our responsibility. The process was pretty easy – fill out a form, draw up a sketch, have the pool company fill out a portion of it and submit for review. Then throughout the installation process, keeping the permit officer in the loop to inspect things along the way (electrical). Our township also requires a fence or a locking auto-cover for safety. We chose an auto-cover to avoid blocking backyard views.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/backyard-blueprint2-2/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-24475" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/backyard-blueprint2.jpg" alt="backyard idea" width="813" height="1000" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/backyard-blueprint2.jpg 813w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/backyard-blueprint2-244x300.jpg 244w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/backyard-blueprint2-768x945.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/backyard-blueprint2-285x350.jpg 285w" sizes="(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px" /></a></p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Pool options:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">We had two choices, a steel walled pool with a liner or a fiberglass shell. We preferred the low maintenance and durability of fiberglass. It costs a little more but we weighed the slight increase in price against the maintenance of replacing liners, etc. Fortunately, Country Pools and Spas had several in stock and once we saw the beautiful sparkly pearl white finish on one in just the right size, I fell in love. A sun deck, stairs and swim up seats. A sparkly shimmery glitter finish (it’s gorgeous in the sunshine!).</p>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">We went with a 12×25 for our backyard spot. We considered that most of the time, it would only be the two of us, plus our grandsons. And if entertaining with a larger group, that mostly likely all guests wouldn’t be in at the same time. After the fact, there’s been plenty of room for us, guests and family.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/latham-corinthian-12/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24480" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/latham-corinthian-12-768x1024.jpg" alt="fiberglass pool shell" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/latham-corinthian-12-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/latham-corinthian-12-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/latham-corinthian-12-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Size and placement:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">12 x 25 also fit our space best. Remember to consider pool decking and patio will fill the yard too. Once we decided the best location in our backyard, we had a few things to take care of in advance to prepare.</p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Preparation:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">For us that included tree trimming. We have a huge oak tree with branches extending over top of the backyard where the pool was going in and had to have them cut back. This required renting a lift as well as paying someone with some experience recommended by the pool company. I recommend calling a tree trimming service directly. We didn’t know. So I believe we paid more than what directly contacting a service would have been.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/trimming-tree-branches/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24482" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/trimming-tree-branches-768x1024.jpeg" alt="tree trimming" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/trimming-tree-branches-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/trimming-tree-branches-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/trimming-tree-branches-263x350.jpeg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Overhead wires from our house to our barn were in a path hanging above the pool area. This required hiring an electrician to run wiring underground. Speaking of electricity, he was also the one we paid to run wiring and plumbing to the pool and pool equipment including the pool pump, lighting, sump pump, switch for our auto-cover.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/underground-electrical/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24481" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/underground-electrical-768x1024.jpg" alt="moving electrical wires" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/underground-electrical-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/underground-electrical-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/underground-electrical-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Add ons:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">In addition to the fiberglass shell and pool auto-cover, we opted for a gas heater and salt system. We’re located in PA, so a heater is a luxury I didn’t want to go without. And once we had our “pool school”, the salt system has proven to be an awesome low maintenance chemical free option. We recommend it! We also added two lights to the pool. (Pssst. It’s October and yes, we’ve tested that heater! Worth every single penny!)</p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">In-ground Swimming Pool installation:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">After those things were decided and underway, the pool company scheduled and performed the excavation. Amazing how fast they can dig a giant hole!</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-excavation/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24484" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground-pool-excavation-768x1024.jpg" alt="excavating inground pool" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground-pool-excavation-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground-pool-excavation-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground-pool-excavation-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Once the excavation was done, they had a load of gravel delivered, a crane showed up, the fiberglass shell arrived on a flatbed (they scheduled these things and acquired the transportation permit).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">They added the gravel and made sure the spot was level. They lifted and put the pool in place (on the first try…mentioned that’s rare). They then connected the plumbing and lighting and wiring for the pool pump/filter and heater. Next they backfilled with gravel and placed ground wiring too.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-3/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24456" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-3-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-3-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-3.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-2/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24455" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-350x262.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-2.jpg 1235w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a> <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-4/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24457" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-4-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-4-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-4.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then the water arrived! Our pool took one truckload + some additional from the hose/our outdoor water spigot. I keep meaning to look at our paperwork for how many gallons.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/filling-pool/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24483" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/filling-pool-768x1024.jpg" alt="inground pool installation" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/filling-pool-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/filling-pool-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/filling-pool-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-5/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24458" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-350x262.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-5.jpg 1235w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p>The actual placement went pretty fast! One day!</p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Concrete:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL ">The next step was concrete. We liked the look of stained/stamped concrete so we hired a separate company for the concrete pool coping (the edge where concrete sets over top of the edge of the pool), pool deck, walkways and integrating stairs to our existing concrete patio.</p>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmerica1776/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Made in America Concrete</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/concrete-stairs/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24485" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-1024x768.jpg" alt="stained stamped concrete stairs" width="584" height="438" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-768x576.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-350x263.jpg 350w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-stairs-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-6/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24459" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-6-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-6-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-6.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/concrete-pool-deck/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24486" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-pool-deck-768x1024.jpg" alt="pouring concrete pool deck" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-pool-deck-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-pool-deck-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/concrete-pool-deck-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/img_4217/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24487" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_4217-768x1024.jpg" alt="installing concrete pool coping" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_4217-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_4217-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_4217-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a>The concrete workers had to get into the water. Of course it was a cold summer day and the heater wasn’t connected yet. Brrr! <a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-7/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24460" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-7-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-7-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-7-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-7.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to lining up each contractor for a seamless install, concrete was the most time consuming. They excavate, frame, add gravel and rebar, then pour and stamp. It’s weather dependent so rainy days set things back. Then they return another day after concrete is set and dry to stain. Add at least one day or more if it’s the weekend or rain is in the forecast. Then another day to seal. Our project wasn’t small and they did it in 3 parts (stairs, then half of the concrete patio/1 walkway, then the pool deck/pool coping, then the rest of a walkway, pad for a shed and surrounding the pool equipment).</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/inground-pool-installation-8/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24461" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-8-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-8-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/inground.pool_.installation-8.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Stain by DecoCrete. Color: weathered oak. It’s recommended that stained concrete is sealed every year. Can also be re-stained as needed. It dried to a nice natural looking taupe-color.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Learning experience: If overspray from stain gets into your pool water (can happen even if pool is covered with plastic), metallic ingredients in the stain may react to chlorine (even salt water chlorine) and turn your pool water green. This will require a trip to your pool store with a sample of pool water for instructions and a bottle of metal remover. Ask us how we know. ::freaked out!:: But don’t panic, it’s then back to normal after 24 hours.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/decocrete-weathered-oak/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24488" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/decocrete-weathered-oak-768x1024.jpg" alt="stained stamped concrete patio" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/decocrete-weathered-oak-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/decocrete-weathered-oak-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/decocrete-weathered-oak-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>Security: Fence or Auto Cover</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">We chose the auto pool cover. When the pool was installed, they also took final measurements for the auto-pool cover (made to order). That took about 10 weeks to arrive. The pool company installed it for us (included in the price) once it arrived in September.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/auto-pool-cover/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24489" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/auto-pool-cover-768x1024.jpg" alt="auto star pool cover" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/auto-pool-cover-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/auto-pool-cover-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/auto-pool-cover-263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>Landscaping:</h1>
<p class="a3s aiL ">Once all of that was done, our yard was quite a mess. I didn’t really consider that they don’t drop a pool in and leave the yard the way they found it. Haha! So, figure in landscaping into your budget. The machinery tears up the lawn so it’ll require grading, top soil and grass or plants and mulch. Thanks to Orloski Landscaping! We have grass and mulch and the start of a beautiful landscape!</p>
<p class="a3s aiL ">Budget friendly tips: We were able to re-plant several costa and bushes and that were removed prior to the pool installation as well as some stones that came with our property. We also made a few trips to Lowe’s after the landscaping was completed for clearance perennial flowers, grasses and plants and planted those ourselves. Mr. DIY did the hard labor intensive part of digging holes. I mostly supervised and leant a hand in deciding placement and pushing mulch back into place. And since its fall, I did put in some spring bulbs.</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/2022/09/09/inground-swimming-pool-installation-story/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story/" rel="attachment wp-att-24465"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24465" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story-768x1024.jpg" alt="fiberglass pool" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story-262x350.jpg 262w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/diyshowoff-pool-installation-story.jpg 926w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<h1>Misc:</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Of note, I also found a cantilever umbrella anchor and had them place that (requires a hole and gravel and concrete to set in place so level with the patio). So smart! I love that it’s super anchored and it doesn’t require the big “x” base and sandbags (tripping hazard and it very aesthetically pleasing).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CXxybX" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Cantilever umbrella</a> • <a href="https://amzn.to/3CVL27W" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Umbrella anchor</a></p>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">With an auto-pool cover, draining off rain water is a task! A pool cover pump was provided but hooking up the hose is inconvenient and takes a while. The pool company recommended this little tool. This small spout is powerful, easy to connect (game changer) and shoots water 25 ft. The hose connection is a slower process. This spout is fast!</p>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/pool-cover-pump/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24490" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pool-cover-pump--768x1024.jpg" alt="automatic pool cover pump" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pool-cover-pump--768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pool-cover-pump--225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pool-cover-pump--263x350.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TmP8eS" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">CoverBlast pool cover pump</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I was also suckered into a Facebook ad for a Skim-Around. All good reviews, including ours! Love the whirlpool it creates and it does seem to keep the surface cleaner quicker!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.skim-a-round.com/products/skim-a-round-all-in-one" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Skim-Around</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Also worth mentioning, once the auto-cover was installed, the pool didn’t require a lot of vacuuming … just a little. And connecting the hose and sweeper to the pump/skimmer is time consuming. I love this small rechargeable handheld vacuum for a quick vacuuming job!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Similar to this <a href="https://amzn.to/3CWMA1F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">rechargeable handheld pool vacuum</a></p>
<h1 class="a3s aiL ">Let’s swim!</h1>
<p><a href="https://diyshowoff.com/img_6568/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-24491" src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6568-768x1024.jpg" alt="diyshowoff inground pool" width="584" height="779" srcset="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6568-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6568-225x300.jpg 225w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6568-263x350.jpg 263w, https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6568.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></a></p>
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<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">We were able to swim before the concrete job. And we did! But once the concrete was poured, we had to stay out to avoid salt water on the concrete until sealed. But before you know it, what felt like a project was dragging out all summer long, will be complete. Just in time to close it up for the season! Actually – we are able to fit in some swims when the sun is shining and the heater makes that possible. Also of note: the first pool closing is included in the cost.</p>
<h1>Closing thoughts:</h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Our driveway is simply limestone. It was also torn up during the process and we’ll need to spread more limestone (another cost to consider when looking at your own property and the route to pool and concrete placement/surrounding area).</p>
<p class="a3s aiL " style="text-align: justify;">Was the entire investment worth it? YES! We’ve lived in this house for 15 years and consider it our forever home so it’s worth it to us and we’ll enjoy many summers making memories! It hasn’t been long since it was finished up and now we’ll be closing it soon for the season but next year, we will enjoy it every day all summer long right from the get go!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So … yes! It was, is and will be. We love that our girls and grandsons, family and friends can visit for swim days! We love that we spend time together in the evenings relaxing in the pool. It’s been a great way to unwind and bond. And our 7 year old grandson gets a lot of exercise when he visits weekly. And the little one is acclimating to pool life (that sun deck is perfect for little ones) too.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Despite not having a full pool season, the older one has already improved his swimming skills. No fear, no hesitation. He’s worked his way up to braving the deep end and swimming under water. He wakes up Saturday mornings, changes from pajamas to swimming trunks, grabs his towel, fins, mask and bluetooth speaker (beach music is a must) and waits for me to accompany him to the backyard. That big smile on his face? Priceless!</p>
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<li>Are you a swimming pool owner?</li>
<li>Was your experience similar?</li>
<li>Do you have anything to add?</li>
<li>Any favorite tips or tricks for pool care or anything a pool newbie should know?</li>
<li>Or are you thinking of installing an in-ground pool?</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Every job and budget is different but I hope our experience helps you feel a little more prepared on what to consider and expect.</p>
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