This week has been all about making progress on the kitchen walls. I know some of you guys have waited…
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Skim Coating Tips: Bubbles, My Favorite Primer, and More
Several years ago, I was looking for a tutorial that would help me fix my damaged walls in the upstairs…
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Dueling DIY: Pulling Myself Out of a DIY Rut
Oh, you remember that whole battle with Brick City Love to finish our kitchens, right? Yeah… well, I guess I am…
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Painting Prep after Drywall Repair
After covering drywall with a skim coat, it’s important to pick a solid primer so that paint looks smooth and…
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The Dining Room: Ready for Paint
As of this evening, I will officially be done with staring at white walls in my dining room. And it’s…
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How to Prep Kitchen Walls for a Tile Backsplash
Everyone who is finished tiling the kitchen, take one step forward. Not so fast, Sarah… Today’s Dueling DIY update is…
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How to Prime Your Kitchen Cabinets in Less than An Hour
I came home last night ready to jump right in and prime to my heart’s content. But let’s not forget…
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Kitchen 2013: Tick Tock
In terms of the kitchen project, I’m running out of time (and since the days are getting shorter – daylight!)…
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Priming Kitchen Cabinets: Days 2 and 3
Prime. Let dry. Repeat. Because of the humidity of Wetlanta, priming the kitchen cabinets took a little longer than I…
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Priming Kitchen Cabinets: Day 1
Day one of priming was mostly prep. The cabinets had been scrubbed, supplies purchased, and I was ready to roll….
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Rain Delay
This weekend was one of those where a LOT of stuff got done. I was on a roll (no pun…
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How to Paint Cabinets Without Sanding
Yes, it is possible to paint cabinets without sanding. If you prep with the right products, you can save yourself…
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