DIY Pantry Shelves are an inexpensive solution to maximize the storage space in your pantry, and they look so much better than wire shelving! This year’s Memorial Day weekend was a little different here at The Navage Patch. No, no, I’m not talking about some “New Normal” Coronacue (Bar-B-Covid?) where forlorn guests stand 6 feet apart in someone’s backyard while…
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A hardwood floor installation can be very affordable with the right wood and the right installer. We had new hardwood tied into the existing flooring for a seamless and beautiful first floor. We’ll show you how they did it, tell you what to watch out for and shed some light on the oil- vs water-based finish debate. An empty house…
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Thank you to all who wrote supportive comments on our Empty House Tour post! You gave… Okay, okay, just wait. I’m gonna just say it and get it over with, okay? Y’all1 gave us such a warm welcome to the South, and so many of you gave some great advice for helping with Handan’s allergies. So let’s jump right in…
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Okay, we’re now officially Southerners, so you know what that means, right? No, no, I’m not talking about painting my car like the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard (but I did love that show when I was a little kid up North!) Nope, I’m talking of course about that quintessential Southern contraction—that quaint little word that drips from…
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There are times in life when you have to pour a stiff martini, plop your butt in a chair, look around, arch your eyebrows, sip the martini, shrug your shoulders and say, “Welp, I have no idea what just happened, but I think I like it. Yep, I certainly think I like it.” If you had told me during the…
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In my last post about a month ago, I wrote, “It’s amazing how much can change in a month.” Back then I was referring to the upheaval in our lives as Handan started working in a new city and I embarked on the epic quest to sell our house. Boy, how I wish I had saved that sentence for this…
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Cricut Joy is the perfect companion for your Maker or Explore Air. It’s also a perfect starting point for those overwhelmed by the Cricut universe! In this post, I’ll show you just how quick and easy it is to make a personalized card with Joy. It’s amazing how much can change in a month. One month ago, Handan and I…
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I’m pretty sure you’re pronouncing Handan’s name wrong. But hey, I’ve been wrong before. Remember last month? I would have bet tall stacks of cash that most of you were pronouncing ‘Navage’ wrong. What happened instead? Most of you had it right! Who knew! But with Handan’s name, I’m more confident that you’re getting it wrong. And Barish (actually spelled…
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Learn how to finish and protect raw wood without changing its color or darkening the wood. This technique works with any sheen! There are two types of people in the world: those who love the look of raw, unfinished wood and those who can’t wait to slap on some poly to amplify the wood’s natural beauty. Those in the latter…
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