Weekend Projects: Roman Shades and Key Hooks

Yesterday’s post was getting wordy, so I thought I would detail the rest of my weekend projects today. The first was re-installing one of Bradley’s closet shelves that was pulling away from the wall.  Hopefully, it will stay put for many years to come.  I can just imagine being scared to death in the middle …

Weekend Project: Painting Kitchen Cabinets

As I posted on Sunday, I have started the process of painting our kitchen cabinets.  They are the last remaining honey oak cabinets in this house.  I hate the country, out-dated feel of honey oak.  I spent the winter looking at paint chips taped to the cabinets, narrowing down my color choice and waiting for …

Painting Cabinets

No turning back now!  Bye bye Honey Oak.  I am starting the daunting task of painting our kitchen cabinets this weekend: On the recommendation of a blog I read recently, I am using Sherwin Williams Adhesion Primer and ProClassic Smooth Enamel Finish.   I really did not want to get into oil-based paint – I’ve …

Weekend Project: Freshening up the Yard

The never-ending project… I installed the two Firepower Nandinas around the mailbox, but then decided I should get one more to put in an empty space next to the walkway in the courtyard.  I bought the shrub, I just haven’t gotten it in the ground yet.  Bet you can guess what my weekend project will …