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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

Fence Board O Holy Night Sign

Fence Board O Holy Night Sign

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided compensation by BEHR to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. (Stay tuned for a giveaway at the end of this post!) It’s time to jump full steam ahead into the holiday season! Yesterday I shared a precious memory of my sister and her favorite Mexican Wedding Cookie recipe. Today I’m joining… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post Tagged With: Behr Paint, Christmas, holidays

How to Choose Paint Colors

How to Choose Paint Colors

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Disclosure: I was compensated by BEHR Paint but the opinions are all mine. I was going to title this post “What if the Painter’s Wife Chooses the Wrong Color?” but I decided that was a wee bit long. If you don’t know by now, I’m married to a painting contractor. We’ve been married a long time. As in A LONG… Read More

Filed Under: handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips, Room Makeovers, sponsored post Tagged With: Behr Paint, paint, Painting

Yard Sale Side Table Makeover

Yard Sale Side Table Makeover

By Marty Walden · 23 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided product by BEHR to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. (Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of this post!) Y’all know I love yard sales. But did you know there are phone apps to help you map out the sales in your area? They have changed my life. The one… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, Painting Tips, sponsored post Tagged With: Behr Paint, DIY, Painting

Fence Board Chalkboard Christmas Countdown

Fence Board Chalkboard Christmas Countdown

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

This Christmas countdown made from scrap fence board, chalkboard and Behr Paint will help entertain the kids during the long march to Christmas Day.   (Stay tuned for a giveaway at the end of this post!) Do you believe you’re a creative person? Do you feel more comfortable with a plan and a schedule? I would normally say yes to both… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Behr Paint, Christmas, crafts, fence board, holidays, Repurposing, seasonal, Sponsored Post

How to Stain Your Wood Deck

How to Stain Your Wood Deck

By Marty Walden · 11 Comments

Even an ordinary homeowner can stain your wood deck with these practical tips and product recommendations from a professional painting contractor. Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own.  I hope you’ve enjoyed following along on our journey as we’ve updated our 1950’s ranch home with a deck on the front. If you haven’t… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips Tagged With: Behr Paint, deck, deck stain

Painted Side Table Before and After

Painted Side Table Before and After

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own.   When my DIY hubby and I decided to tackle our master bedroom makeover I had to do some convincing so that he would let me paint the furniture. It’s not necessarily that Tim doesn’t like painted furniture. He just sees one more thing on his “honey… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips, sponsored post Tagged With: Behr Paint, DIY, furniture, Painting

5 Accent Wall Ideas and Tips

5 Accent Wall Ideas and Tips

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided with product from Behr Paint but the opinions are all my own. When you have a dad who is a painting contractor and handyman and you move into a new house, you are hopeful that your dad will do a few “little” projects for you.  And if your mom is a blogger who writes about all… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips, Room Makeovers Tagged With: Behr Marquee Paint, Behr Paint, DIY, handyman, Painting

Gray and Coral Bedroom Makeover Reveal

Gray and Coral Bedroom Makeover Reveal

By Marty Walden · 109 Comments

This room went from drab to fab with a gray and coral bedroom makeover! Complete with DIY projects and a tight budget this room has it all! The day is finally here! Begun back in February, I’m finally finished and able to show all the details of our gray and coral bedroom makeover! Desperately in need of reviving and updating, this… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, handyman, Home Projects, Room Makeovers Tagged With: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, bedroom, Behr Paint, burnished gold, chalk paint, DIY

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