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How to Paint a Room [Secrets from a Pro!]

How to Paint a Room [Secrets from a Pro!]

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

A professional painter shares his secrets on how to paint a room, with great tips for the beginner wanting to save time and money! I love to create something beautiful out of other people’s roadside castoffs or yard sale bargains. But paint an entire room? Not so much! When we moved into our home 28 years ago I was assigned the… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips Tagged With: Behr Paint, DIY, handyman, Home Decor, Painting

Small Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel (reveal + details!)

Small Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel (reveal + details!)

By Marty Walden · 18 Comments

You will not believe this before and after of a small farmhouse bathroom remodel. Extra space was added by opening up the shower and using a DIY dresser turned vanity. This post has been a long time in coming, my friends. A looooonnnng time. I promise I’m not exaggerating. We finished our kitchen remodel (took down a wall and gutted… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

How to Paint a Kitchen Table: Farmhouse DIY

How to Paint a Kitchen Table: Farmhouse DIY

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Want to know how to paint a kitchen table the right way? Just follow these easy steps and you’ll have a farmhouse DIY project that lasts for years to come! How do you know when it’s time to makeover a piece of furniture or time to pitch it out onto the curb for garbage pickup? Our kitchen table had seen… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, kitchen, Painting Tips

How to Build a Sliding Barn Door (with pet door)

How to Build a Sliding Barn Door (with pet door)

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Learn how to build a sliding barn door (complete with a pet door!) with this step by step tutorial. Using repurposed wood from an old farm building, this DIY project instantly adds rustic charm to any home! When my husband and I made the ginormous decision to take down the wall between our kitchen and living room and gut the kitchen… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, repurposing, Room Makeovers

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Learn how to build industrial pipe shelves and make brand new wood look old and distressed with these step by step instructions and tips. My readers tell me all the time they struggle with a couple of different universal themes: lack of money and creative ideas! Can you relate? I sure can! From my early childhood days mixing mud pies… Read More

Filed Under: decorating, handyman, home decor, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

How to Install Laminate Flooring: DIY Tips and Tricks

How to Install Laminate Flooring: DIY Tips and Tricks

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

The post How to Install Laminate Flooring was sponsored by Golden Select but all opinions are my own. Everything you need to know on how to install laminate flooring including DIY tips on preparation, tools and installation for a gorgeous floor you CAN do yourself! If you’ve been following along with our recent kitchen remodel (read my best tips for saving thousands of dollars!)… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, kitchen, sponsored post

How to Spray Paint Plastic Chairs: An Easy Makeover!

How to Spray Paint Plastic Chairs: An Easy Makeover!

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Don’t throw away that UGLY outdoor furniture! This easy DIY ANYONE can do shows how to spray paint plastic chairs without spending a lot of money or time! The post How to How to Spray Paint Plastic Chairs is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. I like free stuff. Free is good, but sometimes you need to spruce up the free stuff…. Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, handyman, Home Projects, sponsored post

How to DIY Plank Walls with Chalk Paint

How to DIY Plank Walls with Chalk Paint

By Marty Walden · 26 Comments

Let me show you how to DIY plank walls with chalk paint because they’re not only drop dead GORGEOUS but they cost under $100! Sometimes when we’re unhappy with our home we feel like we have to completely start over. Go back to the drawing board. Make a huge change, start from a fresh slate. Can you relate? I totally understand… Read More

Filed Under: Chalk Paint Ideas, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips, Room Makeovers

No Sew Window Valance Tutorial

No Sew Window Valance Tutorial

By Marty Walden · 20 Comments

Anyone else battle with good intentions? Do they mock you, stare you in the face and laugh? Kinda like New Year’s Resolutions you break in the first week. “No, I’ll give up sugar because I want to lose 10 pounds!” ~eye roll~ “I’m going to organize my life this year, always be on time and stay ahead of the game.” What… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Favorite Posts, handyman, Home Projects

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