Have you ever thought of investing in a second property and starting a short term rental business? What are some considerations when renovating, launching and managing a short term rental? Today I’m sharing 10 important lessons I’ve learned while renovating two 60 year old lake cottages and turning them into vacation rentals. In 2020 my...

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So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and become an Airbnb host? Congratulations! With the right preparation, decorating, and organization, your Airbnb rental can become a successful side hustle… or even a full-time career! When setting up your Airbnb rental, it’s important to think about all the details, both small and big. From writing a...

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It’s here: the reveal of our small living room in our Tiny Lake House! I can’t wait to share this makeover with you, and I hope you’re inspired by this small space. Read on to see the details of this before & after! This Spring, I introduced our latest project to you: the Tiny Lake House...

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It’s the last day of 2022 and I’m looking back on my favourite DIY projects and best room makeovers of 2022! It’s been such a wonderful year full of creativity. Thank you for following along! Cozy Living Room Refresh In January 2022, I shared how to make your home look expensive on a budget, and...

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Do you have overnight guests coming? Wondering how to make them feel extra special and comfortable? I’ve hosted almost 100 families at our Little Lake House vacation rental. Check out my tips & tricks for some great ideas! After a whirlwind year of being hosts to almost 100 families at our charming Little Lake House,...

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We finally did it! We renovated our small kitchen in our tiny cabin and we are so happy with the results. It was a lot of work but well worth it in the end. If you’re interested in small kitchen remodeling, I hope you feel inspired by this makeover. Keep reading to see the before...

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If you’ve been following our Tiny Cabin makeover, you know that one of the biggest challenges has been making the most out of every nook and cranny. Our small entryway was no exception. But after a little creativity and a lot of DIY, we were able to give it an extreme makeover! Check out the...

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We gave our tiny cabin bedroom a cozy makeover on a budget and I’m so excited to show you! This small bedroom makeover features some ideas for decorating a tight space. Let’s go! This Spring, I introduced our latest project to you: the Tiny Lake House renovation! This renovation has taken far longer than the 2-3...

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A popular layout plan in a smaller home is to have a laundry area share space with a back entryway. Just in case your house has the same floor plan, I want to show you how we transformed our small Little Lake House small mudroom into a functional, beautiful space! Come have a look at this small...

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Sean and I are making over the living room in our lake house rental from boring and awkward to an modern coastal living room with a DIY shiplap fireplace and adorable office nook. I’m sharing this months-long renovation from start to finish! WATCH MY YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE THIS living room renovation before &...

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