I'm not going gray; that's just paint in my hair.
Painting walls can be very, very boring. So, as usual, I'm working a few easy DIY projects into the mix to keep things fresh.Today's project: DIY raindrop art made from old magazine pages. You'll need:scissors (Actually, I would think you'd assume you would use scissors for this … [Read more...]
A little before and after this week seems like just the thing I need to feel like I'm back at my usual DIY programming (and the last project I'm likely to finish before #DIYcember ends).I thought about painting the door ages ago and couldn't make up my mind. I was loving all of the inspired images … [Read more...]
Baseboards may not be the most expensive thing to buy in the molding department, but if you're doing a renovation and are able to save the pieces you remove from the wall intact, your savings can really add up. Here are just a few of my tips for salvaging old baseboards:Removing baseboards*note: … [Read more...]
There's really very little reason to make this a two-parter, but given how slow progress can be here at the Ugg-Duck with finals approaching, I wanted to give you an update on what's going on lately in the guest bath, and I hadn't yet fixed a glaring problem with the shower tile.I knew my bathtub … [Read more...]
Over the weekend, I wanted to re-caulk the tub and shower corners in the guest bath. I'd been avoiding this step for weeks because it is a giant pain in the ass. For starters, all of the old caulk has to be removed before new caulk can go in.All of it? Yes, ALL. of. it. Even that tiny … [Read more...]
I mentioned on Mondayon my little sneak peek that I finally (FINALLY! Hooray! Man, oh man, how long I've waited!) have a new toilet installed in one of the upstairs bathrooms.Let's begin with a short recap: the original plan was to remodel the master bath. I got about halfway through … [Read more...]
Pinterest and I have a love/hate relationship right now. I love being inspired, but its eye candy overload: I get distracted from things I should be doing, like working on the as yet unfinished drywall repair in the bathroom. Instead, I wind up working on projects I shouldbe saving for a rainy … [Read more...]
 Hey there - I'm Sarah.Can't cook. Don't have time to clean. Full time day jobber, weekend grad student, and power tool collector. I have a knack for getting paint all over ME instead of all over the wall. But I'm determined (hissy fits and all) to turn a 1980s eyesore into a young, modern home. Join me for all of the fun and frustration... and bring your paint brush! More>>> |
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