DIY Projects That Feel Like You Hired It Out
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Hi, I’m Sarah
I’m the creator behind Rocky Canyon Home, where I share practical DIY projects, furniture builds, and room updates designed to help you create a home you love—without needing to hire everything out.
Featured on Ask This Old House and sharing step-by-step DIY with a realistic, lived-in approach.
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DIY Raised Dog Feeder from a Nightstand (Easy Upcycle Project)
Looking for a simple DIY project that’s both functional and stylish? This raised dog feeder made from an old nightstand is one of my favorite upcycles. With just a few tools and some creativity, you can turn a thrifted or unused piece of furniture into a custom feeding station that keeps things organized—and looks great…
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How to turn your favorite inspiration piece into reality for a fraction of the price
When I’m in the market for new home furniture I always do one of two things to get the look at a discount: So when I needed a small side table with storage, I did just that. Unfortunately, I struck out on FB marketplace. None of the side tables listed were just right. Then I…
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Three Ways to Add Organization to a Narrow Split-Level Entryway
My home is old and dated. One of the hardest things to navigate in this split level home has been not having a decent mudroom drop zone where my kids can dump their items. So I set out to create an organized and function entryway with the space I’ve got! Below I’ll share a few…
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Family Room Furniture Flip- the Right Way to Prep and Paint with KILZ®
The family room is the heart of our home. We hang out here. Entertain here. And it’s the first room you see when entering our home. Sadly there is an area in this space that needs a little love. So with the help of KILZ Restoration® Primer, I was able to transform this little corner…
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How to Transform Your Space with Wall Treatments
This week of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge is all about walls and wall treatments! I’m adding paint and pattern and prepping for flooring. Let’s walk through the steps so you can see the process. First up: Here is my wall paper and paint palette. Aren’t they stunning?! Step 1: Prep I’ll admit, I am…
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Moody and Modern Family Room Entryway and Bath Renovation
I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen as a finalist of the season 7 Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge! If you aren’t familiar, Jeffrey Court is a tile company that has really gorgeous products available at your local Home Depot. The Renovation Challenge is a 6 week competition where several incredibly talented…
