I recently completed a quick and easy bathroom remodeling project. I can’t overstate how glad I am that we stopped procrastinating and took action. You can read all about the whole project here: From Ugly to Awesome in No Time Flat But this little post and video has one much more focused purpose: I want […]
Waterproofing Block Walls with Drylok Extreme
Walls are supposed to be waterproof! Right? Can we all agree on this? In most normal circumstances the purpose of a wall doesn’t end with “hold up the roof” and “keep the dog inside”. We could use a few columns and a beam and maybe a little bit of wire fencing to do those jobs. […]
Coastal Bedroom Makeover with Olympic ONE Paint
We spent a hard-working 24 hour stretch this weekend finishing up a master bedroom remodel that had fallen into a bit of a dormant state for a “month or so”. If I had known how easy this was going to be, I would never have let the half-finished state persist for as long as I […]
Should both sides of a French door be the same color?
I’m kind of a know-it-all when it comes to remodeling. While in my heart I know that other people really are entitled to their opinion as to what looks good and doesn’t, I just can’t seem to get that to work for me in reality. In my humble opinion, if I say it looks good, […]
6 Secrets to Perfect Spray Paint Results
Kim and I have recently started a new site all about remodeling and design ideas and pictures. This article was inspired by one of the images Kim found for the new blog – you can find it here: Beautiful Workspaces {Dreamy Desks}. —————- Find Your Color Bliss With Spray Paint I have no idea whether […]
Paint Project Inspiration
Here’s the truth: You deserve the home of your dreams. You do. I’m totally serious and I’m talking to you. No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. Write this on a little index card: “I live in the house of my dreams.” and read that out loud every day, like ten times in a row. […]
6 Creative Ways to Add A Splash of Color To Your Kitchen
Ask yourself, of all the kitchens you’ve ever graced with your presence, how many stand out in your memory as flat-out amazing? One, five? None!? The truth is that even beautiful, well-designed, and expertly crafted kitchens often aren’t outstanding enough to make them permanently memorable. Let’s put a stop to that right now! Here’s a […]
Q & A Day – Repairing A Bad Paint Job
Hi Tim, Ok, when we moved into our house, we repainted everything with the help of friends. Well, the friend who did the dining room did a TERRIBLE job. It’s like she slopped the paint on there and then never actually rolled the roller back over it to smooth it out. And the drips….I won’t […]
Q & A Day – Painting Laminate Cabinets — Can it be done?
Hi Tim, The sides of my kitcen cabinets aren’t real wood but some kind of laminate or something. What are my options for refinishing them? Thanks for all the great ideas! Melissa ——————– Hi Melissa, Interestingly enough, most of the potential finishes you have can be painted. Formica type plastic laminate can be painted, as […]
Colorful Kitchens – Still My Dream
I just can’t get enough of these colorful kitchens! I wrote apost just over a year ago with one that is still my favorite. That post was titled: Colors in Cabinetry — A New Trend? If it wasn’t already a major trend then, it certainly is now! And I’m one person who is happy, happy, […]
