Welcome
I’m Luke Smith and I’m passionate about DIY home improvement and interior design. As a kid I grew up working on improvement projects at my family’s 1850’s farm house property in the Mid-Hudson Valley and am now using those skills to update my Cape Cod style home. MAKING HOME HAPPY is my mission!
Recent Blog Posts
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Our Deck Remodel Revisited – New Wood Lattice Finish
Last year I finished remodeling our deck using Trex and cable wiring, but one detail was missing, adding wood lattice around the bottom frame. While not required, adding…
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A New Chapter in Life
I recently began a new chapter in my life and I’m very excited about it. Earlier this summer, I was let go from my job after 14.5 years. …
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The New Primary Bathroom Make Over (The Reveal)
It took us several months longer than expected, but we have finished our primary bathroom make over and we’re so thrilled with how it turned out. It’s just…
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Make Over (Part 2)…
While working on our primary bathroom remodel, we began planning out a redesign that increases the size of our closet and creates a real walk-in experience. The original…
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An Urgent Garage Door Repair
One of the must haves during our search for our new home in the Mid-Hudson was a house that came with a garage. The reason: garages protect cars…
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The New Primary Bathroom And Closet Make Over (The Demo)…
As we toured our new 2003 Mid–Hudson Valley home, the cathedral ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms felt open and inviting. However the single closet space in the primary…
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