Over the weekend, the four of us worked on the flip house a full day on Saturday. The men sanded and worked on trim while the ladies primed. We had a bit of a bumpy start to the day when we discovered our 5 gallon bucket of primer was frozen. To thaw it out quickly, we used a gas heater outside to try and warm it up. A few moments later, we went out to discover the gas heater had melted a hole in the side of the bucket and primer was splattering all over the deck and siding. Ugh. Luckily we caught it in time and were able to wash away the paint while it was wet. Never a dull moment when renovating! Speaking of which, the guys found the culprit for the drywall damage hiding between the walls: a sword....
Contractor Chat: Intro
I'm really excited about this new series, guys! Our friend (and Brian's boss) Jake of Angi Construction has graciously agreed to participate in a Q&A series. Jake is the owner and general contractor and in "Contractor Chat" he and Brian will be answering YOUR questions about renovations. So, whether you want advice on which brand of tools to invest in or the longevity of a roof, these guys will help get some answers for you.
How to Install Kitchen Cabinets Yourself
I am not sure why, but installing cabinets in our DIY kitchen renovation really intimidated me. I thought it was going to be really difficult to line them up, make sure they are level, etc. We realized though that installing kitchen cabinets yourself is actually pretty simple. Here are a few tricks we learned while installing ours.
Designer Look for Less: Gold Hammered Coffee Table
I come across so many good deals that I want to share with you guys, I thought I would start including mini designer looks for less of one item - a high end version and it's more affordable dupe. This is especially true for the above bronze hammered cocktail table. The higher end is stunning, but the lower end version is only 1/10 of the cost!! The Zinc Door version has a deeper, richer brass finish, but for the price of the World Market coffee table, it's really hard to complain. What do you think?
How to Easily Organize Paint Chips
It never fails - you're out shopping for home decor or furniture, and you find what you think is the PERFECT upholstered chair. The only question is - will it go with your paint colors? But alas, you don't know because you don't have your paint colors with you. Whomp, whomp. It doesn't have to end this way, friends. Don't let that perfect chair pass you by again! Here are a few ways to organize your home's paint color samples so that you will always be equipped for any shopping adventure.
House Flipping: The Dalton House - Week 2
The boys have been busy at the Dalton house mudding and taping the drywall in preparation for paint. They are wrapping up the sanding tonight and tomorrow, so we should be ready to prime and paint the walls in the next few days!
Much to their chagrin, I pleaded with my husband and friends to save this little built-in (the guys were ready to take the sledge hammer to it). It is literally falling apart, but it is the only hint of character in this little manufactured home. We couldn't save the wood veneer on it, but I plan on painting the whole thing white (keeping the beadboard black and counters as is) and tying it into a fun board-and-batten accent wall I plan on making in the kitchen - stay tuned.