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Sanding is a step in many a DIY project or repair. So how do you know if you have the right sandpaper or tool for the job? Does it make a difference in what grit sandpaper you use? What does grit even mean? All these questions and more will be answered here for your reference… Continue reading Got Grit? Sandpaper and Sanding Guide
Reinforcing Kitchen Drawers What to do when your drawers give out. Over time we all put on a little weight and put strain on the seams. My kitchen drawers are no exception! Fortunately, for a few dollars and in fewer than 30 minutes, reinforcing kitchen drawer bottoms can happen in a flash. If only other… Continue reading Reinforcing Kitchen Drawer Bottoms
Repairing, repainting, and refinishing furniture is addicting. There is something about restoring a piece of furniture and transforming it into something beautiful. Maybe it is the notion that nothing is beyond hope if shown some TLC? The idea of renewal sparks a bit of joy in my heart. Hope and joy are something we all… Continue reading What Wood Filler Can Rebuild a Broken Corner?
Found a puddle on the laundry room floor with my socked foot. Please don't let it be from Percy. Nope, not the dog. Where was this water coming from? Oh. Great. The sink drain is leaking. When we first moved into the house, my dad visited and helped me install the free-standing deep sink and… Continue reading Plumber’s Putty or Silicone Caulk, Which is Best?
Could I really consider myself a creative person if I didn't push the boundaries a little? Floor Pops! peel and stick tiles are designed to use on a flat, smooth floor to cover existing flooring with a more updated pattern without the mess of grout or other adhesives. They are 12x12 inch peel and stick… Continue reading How to Install Floor Pop! Tiles on a Wall
I don't know if all 20 of these ideas are truly painting "hacks" but they are definitely tips and tricks that I do when painting a room. This is the beginning of my laundry room makeover. Being that painting a ceiling and walls is not the most thrilling thing to witness, literally watching paint dry,… Continue reading 20 Painting Hacks (Plus the Start to a Laundry Room Makeover)
After hours on Pinterest and online dutifully pinning inspirational room design pictures to your board, it is high time to start planning out your room makeover. But where do you start? How do you know if your ideas will look right in your space? How can you best foresee any possible hiccups in the DIY… Continue reading How To Plan a Room Makeover
If you haven't caught on by now, or if you are new to this blog, I kind of dig DIY. Not surprising is my desire to update or personalize each room in the house. The laundry room is next up on the TO DO list and I decided to start with the lighting. While the… Continue reading How To Switch Out a Light Fixture
Is there really any perfect time to do DIY, especially painting, with the "help" of little kids? There were many times while my small tribe was growing that I would dare to do some DIY while pregnant or with littles hanging on me. Somehow the stars aligned and I got things done. Here are some… Continue reading 12 Tips for Painting Your House With Little Kids
Building your own picture ledge shelf is super easy! It only takes three boards, some glue, and a few nails to get a customized length of shelf for the wall. Using a ledge for pictures as opposed to nailing things into the wall allows for the ability to change things around by season, or just… Continue reading How To Build a Picture Ledge Shelf