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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
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?
Part three of the laundry room makeover involves building a storage unit for the laundry baskets. There is a 21 inch wide space next to our deep sink just begging to be better utilized. IKEA storage is great and inexpensive, yet not always the perfect fit. The IKEA metal baskets and tower used in that… Continue reading Laundry Room Makeover: Laundry Basket Storage
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)
I think it's safe to say that 2020 has been a bit turbulent. If looking for a fresh start in 2021, there are a variety of paint colors to help you do just that. Many paint companies are embracing color to either ground the space or totally transform and shake things up. Another noticed trend… Continue reading Paint Trends: Colors of the Year for 2021
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
Have you ever painted furniture and thought: There has to be an easier way? Well, there is and I have a few tips today to help you get the best results and in record time. As long as the furniture piece doesn't have huge dings, peeling paint or broken off pieces, you can paint without… Continue reading Tips on How To Easily Paint MCM Furniture
When I was a young child I drew on the walls. When my children were little, they drew on the walls. Apparently it's a rite of passage in my family. My first approved mural was in eighth grade and in college I started my own mural painting business. I have painted over 40 murals in… Continue reading Hand Painted Mural DIY (video)
Let's just take a minute at this time of year to appreciate all the gorgeous Fall foliage- Ahh, those colors!! The change in color to announce the season is something I desperately miss here in Texas. So many great memories when my boys were little and rambunctious. Just like a pack of puppies, they would… Continue reading Metallic Fall Leaf Place Cards
You say to-may-to I say to-mah-to, you say po-tay-to I say po-tah-to... Apt description of my confusion when attempting to identify what on earth the piece of furniture in my kitchen was called. Is it a sideboard, a buffet, a server, a console, or a credenza? What is the difference? Why so many different names… Continue reading Sideboard Buffet Makeover