A few months ago, in the grip of a serious house decluttering episode, I began to resent all the crap I had piled everywhere. I started looking for something that could hold makeup, jewelry, and whatever the heck else I wanted, all while being sturdy and not insanely expensive. Honestly, finding something to fit those… Continue reading Tool Boxes for Makeup Storage
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How to Paint Laminate Countertops
Painting laminate countertops just sounds like one of those horrible ideas. I love those. Painting your old laminate counters makes them look new without having to shell out money for new countertops, so where's the bad, my friend? First, I cleaned and lightly sanded the counters. Not a ton of sanding, but enough to remove… Continue reading How to Paint Laminate Countertops
Painting a Door and How to Fix that Kick Plate
Front doors and kick plates are often ignored. Do not ignore. In the last week I painted the door and fixed the rusty kick plate. Painting the front door is an easy project that really changes the whole look of the house. Seriously. The house looks faaaaaancy now that the door is dark and glossy… Continue reading Painting a Door and How to Fix that Kick Plate
Living Room Remodel Part III: Finished, with Flooring and Furniture
The living room remodel! It's taken 2 more months to finish than originally planned mainly for 2 reasons - the husband got a different job, one with longer hours. Which is fantastic, but it leaves a lot less time to put up trim and baseboards. Secondly, he couldn't move forward until the new bathroom door… Continue reading Living Room Remodel Part III: Finished, with Flooring and Furniture
Living Room Part II: The Dust and the Paint
Yes, I'm still going on about the house. The living room remodel continues. We are nearing the finish line. The end is in sight. The light at the end of the tunnel and all that. But first....the dust. Half of the pine on the walls is now gone and has been replaced with drywall. It's… Continue reading Living Room Part II: The Dust and the Paint
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