In this post, we’re sharing how we transformed our dated 1970s home into a mid century modern exterior that finally feels intentional, durable, and timeless. What started as storm damage turned into an opportunity to fix long-standing issues and redesign our home’s exterior to work better and last longer. When we bought our 1970s home, […]

Our 1970s Home Exterior Transformation

Finding the perfect dining table is hard, but I think we hit the jackpot with the Transformer Table. The dining room is the heart of our home. it’s where we eat, gather, play games, and even do projects with the kids. But finding the right dining table? That’s a challenge. Most tables are either too […]

Honest Review of the Transformer Table After 1 Year

In this post, we’re sharing how we transformed our cold, unfinished basement into a cozy family space with the perfect carpet upgrade. From choosing the right color and texture to installation day, here’s our full experience with Home Depot’s Lifeproof Carpet. This product is the best modern carpet for families with kids and pets. Why […]

Best Modern Carpet for Families with Kids and Pets

We dreamed of creating a gender-neutral nursery makeover that felt calm, cozy, and timeless. You know, something that could grow with our baby and fit seamlessly with the rest of our home. The result is a cozy, Montessori-inspired space on a budget, designed with both function and style in mind. This blog contains affiliate links. […]

Our Gender-Neutral Nursery Makeover

If you’ve been searching for an affordable way to update an outdated ceiling, this modern DIY slat ceiling might be exactly what you need. We’re Sway and Sarah, a husband-and-wife duo tackling home renovation projects in our 1970s fixer upper one room at a time. We love sharing budget-friendly builds that are equal parts stylish […]

How We Covered Our Popcorn Ceiling with a Modern DIY Slat Ceiling for Under $1200

Sway and Sarah Build is your go-to spot for hands-on DIY and home projects with heart. We’ll take you behind the scenes of how we turn everyday ideas into real, doable home transformations — all without breaking the bank.

we are Josue (sway) & Sarah. Self Taught, DIYERS RENOVATING our 1970s FIXER UPPER HOME IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

MEET SWAY
& SARAH

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