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DIY Pennant Banner for Kids Room
This DIY Pennant Banner is the perfect something extra for a kid bedroom or play space! It’s so easy to paint by hand with minimal materials and skills! We overhauled this bedroom for a grandmother who has 6 grandkids. She needed more beds than just the full bed and futon previously in the room. So Dad and I built 2 sets of bunk beds complete with trundle drawer storage underneath! The transformation was part of an episode for Today’s Homeowner. I designed the room to be fun and cute but not too young since the grandkids span ages 1 to 9. Bright colors mixed with black and white bedding was…
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Waterproofing Vertical Masonry Wall
Moisture can wreck havoc on painted bricks. But applying a simple masonry waterproofer prior to painting can eliminate that headache!
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Stripping Paint from Bricks
It’s hard to stop peeling paint! But you can eliminate paint all together. Here’s how I stripped the peeling paint from our brick steps and then sealed them to prevent slipping.
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Review of My Favorite Paint Sprayer!
The best way to get a smooth and fine finish on almost any painted project is with a paint sprayer! I’ve used the same one for over 3 years and can’t say enough good things about it, as evidenced in this review video! Pros It’s easy to use right out of the box. There aren’t a bunch of knobs you have to figure out. It holds a decent amount of paint, enough for at least one coat of most projects. It’s SO easy to clean! Cons Not ideal for large areas like walls or exteriors, in my opinion. It doesn’t do the work for you.😂 For real, it doesn’t have…
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Creating a Brick Accent Wall for Cheap!
A good accent wall can elevate a room and make it look polished and finished. Creating one with faux brick panels is easy, inexpensive and looks authentic when done the right way! In our last house I finally got my dream workshop/studio space when Dad and I made over our garage, complete with pink cabinets! But we moved to our new house shortly after and I haven’t had a proper studio to make my project videos since! So I’m remedying that situation by installing a brick accent wall in the studio at our office. Materials brick wall panels* construction adhesive nail gun* trim puller* paint cup* quart of paint* Obviously,…
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$200 Front Porch Makeover
You don’t need a large budget to make huge improvements to your front porch or improve your curb appeal. A little paint can go a long way plus a few fun accessories to liven it up! Big, full-blown renovations are fun and exciting! They are also expensive. But there is still a lot of satisfaction and joy that can be found in the small, inexpensive changes around your house. While you may not notice something at first, the longer you live somewhere the more a certain aspect of your home might bother you. My friends have lived in this house for close to 6 years. And the lady of the…
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How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing the right paint color for the outside of your house is a big project that you’ll have to live with for many years. So it’s not something you want to take lightly or choose on a whim. I personally struggled with making this decision, so I broke down my step-by-step process to make it easy for you to choose the right exterior paint color for YOUR house. The biggest problem I have in choosing almost anything for my house is that I like a lot of things. So to help narrow down a choice, I have to look for what I LOVE. To do that you have to look…
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How to Update Rusty Iron Handrails
Just because your iron handrails are old, rusty, or peeling doesn’t mean you need to replace them! Easily update rusty iron handrails with a little elbow grease, spray paint, and painter’s tape! While iron handrails aren’t as popular as they used to be, there are still plenty of them around! Including on the front and back of our house! If yours are starting to peel or there are spots that are starting to rust, you’ll want to take care of them right away to avoid further decay. It’s not a complicated process, but it can take a little time depending on how ‘out of shape’ your iron handrails are currently.
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Creating a Calm and Cozy Family Room
Whether you just moved into a new house or you’re tired of the same old, same old in a house you’ve lived in a while, here are some ideas to create a calm and cozy family room or living room. Or den as we call them in the south. We are taking on a family room makeover for Today’s Homeowner for Judy, a single mom of 3 boys. They spend a lot of time together in this room so we want it to be a place they can really relax, enjoy and unwind.