Living in Laundry

Bathroom Remodel Part 1. Demo and Closet Redo after/before How to build floating shelves Material List: 2x3's 1/2 inch plywood 1/4 inch plywood nail gun  (we use this one) nail or wood filler caulk sand paper/sander  (we use this one) primer  (we use this one) paint paint sprayer  (we have this one) You can shop all my favorite DIY products on my Amazon store as well! My Favorite DIY Products Here Prep: First step might seem pretty obvious, clear out your space. I had to clean everything out of this closet which has been used as a catch all... and I mean ALL. Cleaning supplies, seasonal decor, bathroom items, and to be honest lots of things that need to go to the trash that I have kept for no reason like gift boxes and half used soaps and candles. Next is the most satisfying part to me because of how much hate these wire shelf units! (tip: if you are not throwing these away put all the hardware in a ziploc bag) Take everything down and patch your wall. The Shelves: T...

  How to get less bleeds when using painters tape I recently re painted my downstairs and I have a really tall stairwell that I am not ready to re paint so I need to cut my new paint off. We also have bullnose corners so I had to stop the paint where the corner actually wraps around the the wall I won't paint, I know it seems weird but it truly looks the cleanest from an angle. This paint hack is great for cutting paint lines off for different rooms or would be perfect when doing multiple colors on one wall. Apply your painters tape as you normally would Take the color that is BEHIND your tape and apply a small amount along the tape line. This helps seal the tape to the wall and also fills in any spot that might have bleed. When that is dry paint the color you are paining as you normally would Remove your tape before the paint dries completely You should be left with a super crisp line that has minimal to no bleeds! I have found if you overlap the tape you may still get a bleed...

DIY Craftsman Style Window Trim Before   Materials Per Window: - (2) 1x2 - (2) 1x3 - (2) 1x6 - 1x4 —————— - nail gun/nails - wood filler - sander or sandpaper - caulk  - oil based primer - trim paint - saw to cut boards The Build The apron, sides, and header will all be the same length and your sill, top and crown will be the same length. We wanted the sill, top and crown come out an inch past the apron, sides and header. Before you install make sure you sand your wood properly, use pre primed wood to make this even easier! attach your apron to the wall first and make sure sit is level, you will fill with caulk later so it’s ok if it looks uneven if you have janky walls.  To cut the apron measure the inside of the window wall to wall and the depth from window to where the wall starts. Measure against your apron to assure you also leaving an inch on each side  Your sides will sit on the sill and extend up to the top of the window frame The will go next and you will ma...

  Fireplace Makeover Pt. 2:  Baby Got Brick Watch on YouTube! Before My husband and I tore down stacked stone and built a new mantel, to see how we did that check out this blog post:  Fireplace Mantel Build pt. 1 Material List -  Old Mill Brick Veneer  I used 1 full box and about 15 from a second box - thinset or mortar - spacers - sanded grout (bright white) - bucket for water - sponge - grout or mortar bag How I Installed the Brick I used Old Mill brick veneer in Castle Gate: Link:  Old Mill Brick About Old Mill Brick: Old Mill Brick Single Thin Brick Flats are made from the highest quality genuine kiln fired clay brick. Single Thin Brick is designed for quick and easy do-it-yourself installation. Castle Gate is a distinctive blend of reds, grays and blacks, tumbled for an old weathered look. A perfect fuse of colors representing the homesteads on the Old English countryside. The texture and color is an excellent look for any interior or exterior project....