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8 Things I Wish Somebody Told Me About Shiplap
Shiplap. Exposing the old wood in farmhouse homes was made popular by Joanna Gaines on Fixer Upper. I was one of the millions of viewers who were fascinated by how exposing shiplap instantly gave a home character. Quickly, every home on Instagram and Pinterest had shiplap. The tutorials of faux shiplap were endless. I’m always interested in showcasing the history of a home as well as the simplicity of farmhouse style. When I purchased the cottage, I didn’t expect to see any original shiplap in my home. Based on what was shown in Fixer Upper, shiplap was used up until about the 1930’s. The original section of my home was…