Painting walls like a pro is not for the faint of heart. There are hours of prep work that needs to be completed prior to picking up a paint brush and roller. My 18+ years of experience as a professional painter has taught me so many lessons but the one I can’t stress enough is…
Choosing the perfect water heater for your remodel may not rank as one of your most exciting purchases but, it will prove to be one of the most important decisions you make. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 20% of a household’s annual energy expenditures come from heating hot water. That makes it the second largest utility…
Choosing the right products for our remodel was almost more stressful than the project itself. There are always looming thoughts of “Is this upgrade worth the extra expense?”, “How do I know I am making the right decision?”, and “Where can I save money?” Because John and I love to “get our hands dirty”,…
Our Lake House remodel is finished! Woohoo! Happy Dance! I am so excited its finished and I can’t wait to share the entire process with you. Over the course of the next 6 months, I will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of our remodeling experience. I will share our inspiration for each…
Having all of the supplies you need when you start a project is key to knocking the project out like a pro. When painting cabinets, you will not only need supplies to properly prepare the surface before you paint but you will also need good quality tools to apply your finish coats. The supplies don’t have…
Painting your bathroom vanity is one of the quickest ways to change the look and feel of the room. In this post, Cheap Bathroom Makeover: How to Prep Your Outdated Vanity Like a Pro, I am going to show you the correct way to prepare the surface for paint. Properly preparing your surface before you…