German schmear

This 1960s Georgian-Style home was once the home of the current owner's grandparents. With the help of Designer Allison Allen, the new owners put their own stamp on the home.

This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Our bedroom has undergone a lot of changes in the last six months, but I think our fireplace has gone through the mos ...

Feeling festive yet? Nothing stirs up the seasonal spirit quite like the idea of gathering around a beautifully decorated face brick fireplace (even if it

In a standard brick design, mortar makes up about 20% of the veneer. With a technique called "German smear" mortar plays a bigger role.

Inquiring minds need to know. I have my theories on why 2018 is the white obsessed year but I would love to know from you.

How German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday!

There are so many decisions you have to make when building a house. Lots of them are small, quick decisions…and some of them are big ‘ol monster decisions. Choosing rock is a big ‘ol monster decision. Rock is a big investment, and you can’t change it. I feel like exterior paint was a big decision,...

Full blog post with tutorial! With about $23 of white mortar and some elbow grease, this tired brick wall now feels light and fresh once more with a German schmear, the perfect backdrop for the rest of our basement remodel project.

The Fixer+Upper, German Schmear Home! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in one of the beautiful homes that Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed on any one of the 5 seasons of their hit HGTV show Fixer Upper?! I know I have! When my husband and I decided that a trip