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Both masking tape and painter's tape are made with a light weight paper backing that is easy to tear. Both tapes are used to mask off, or block, areas where paint is not desired. So, what's the difference? Growing up and helping my dad on paint jobs, we used the typical manila colored masking tape… Continue reading What is the Difference Between Masking Tape and Painter’s Tape? *Plus 10 Tape Hacks*
Take the time to care for your paintbrushes. After the paint, a paintbrush is the next most important thing for painting. If you spend the money getting a quality brush, spend the time to take care of it. A few of the brushes pictured above are about 30 years old. Yeah, go back to the… Continue reading How Do I Clean My Brush After Painting?
I have painted hundreds of walls and rooms in my 30 plus years of painting. Enjoy the compiled list of supplies I find necessary for a successful paint job. A plastic tote is the best way to keep everything in one place and makes traveling to job sites easy. A basic (small paint job) list… Continue reading Painting Checklist: Everything You Need to Paint a Room
Gobble, gobble little turkey. Soon will be Thanksgiving Day! Let’s talk Thanksgiving decorations. I have a difficult time finding decorations I like that are reasonably priced or that give my home that personal touch. Feeling the same way? Today is your lucky day because I came up with chalkboard painted foam craft pumpkins for centerpiece… Continue reading Chalkboard Pumpkin Centerpiece
Halloween projects and decorations have been out in the stores and popping up all over Pinterest for a while now. I just couldn't bring myself to start blogging about Halloween until the boys were at least in school. Even then, with these hot summer temperatures it's difficult to think of cozy sweaters and all things… Continue reading DIY Dollar Store Makeover: Chalkboard Paint Candlesticks
Armed with only a few minutes and a can of spray paint, a complete lamp transformation can take place. Two bed side lamps from about 20 years ago, while cute, just weren't cutting it as buffet lights. One of the lamps had a broken shade so I was on the hunt for something better. I… Continue reading Revamp the Lamp! Spray Painted Buffet Lamp Bases
Never underestimate the power of a tape measure. I always carry a small tape measure in my purse. Why, you may ask? That little guy has been used more times than I can count. It's measured furniture pieces, frames, inseams of pants, and even height when filling out a health form. A few years ago… Continue reading DIY Furniture Makeover: Dining Room Buffet
It's easy to paint to a sharp 90 degree edge, but what do you do if you have rounded corners? The bullnose style is more common in contemporary building than ever before. It makes for a nice, smooth transition from one room to the next and it eliminates the sharp corners for kids to hit… Continue reading How to Paint Rounded Corners (video)
This is my pup, my shadow, my furry worker buddy, my fuzzy stalker, Percy. You probably should not trust Percy to do the math for this, but he does look very studious with his bow tie and sweater vest, doesn’t he? One of the simpler things to do, but somewhat intimidating when calculating the budget,… Continue reading Calculating Paint: How Much Paint Should I Buy?
I saw potential. When I found these rattan chairs for my front porch on the neighborhood garage sale site, I knew they had some life in them yet. They were about $50 and I would have loved to pay less, but I am a terrible negotiator. Still, rattan chairs cost a pretty penny on other… Continue reading Spray Painted Rattan Chairs