tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post189201185746710424..comments2023-07-30T08:22:00.042-04:00Comments on The Glamorous Life of a Hausfrau: Out With The OldForest Bard's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108970081943271956noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-6624374535353059582009-01-01T22:26:00.000-05:002009-01-01T22:26:00.000-05:00We to are in the middle of a semi apartment remodl...We to are in the middle of a semi apartment remodle. LOL! All done ourself! Just an effort to make it a bit more homey for us until we venture out and acutally buy a home or move to Georgia and build! Needless to say tho when we do it ourselves it takes forever to finish! lol Yea the wife 'says' she plans on finishing the bedroom tonight!Sabrae Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002494232948282574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-39430893434469128822009-01-01T14:33:00.000-05:002009-01-01T14:33:00.000-05:00flat paint makes everything look dull and old....s...flat paint makes everything look dull and old....sating is a brightening way to go.....post some pics. I do remember the window installation, the chest issue, lights for free and lots of other house fixitups.rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03300107116527320425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-26389042877551267202009-01-01T12:14:00.000-05:002009-01-01T12:14:00.000-05:00Happy New Year!!Happy New Year!!Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802482421104496895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-84540884922417192632009-01-01T11:47:00.000-05:002009-01-01T11:47:00.000-05:00Sounds like an adventure! I can't believe tha...Sounds like an adventure! I can't believe that I'm considering re-dooing our bedroom after the Windows Nightmare here...oh well...hope springs eternal! Take pictures when you're done!<br><br>Happy New Year!!!The Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09304055062974164495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-32804823139369407342009-01-01T11:03:00.000-05:002009-01-01T11:03:00.000-05:00Happy New Year Sweetie. I'm so glad that we be...Happy New Year Sweetie. I'm so glad that we became blog buds. Hope your night was excellent and your 2009 is the best year ever. XXXOOOThe Girl You Don't Bring Home to Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17840625234120366867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-25032457435058990482008-12-31T21:19:00.000-05:002008-12-31T21:19:00.000-05:00Good luck with the finish coat and re-arrangement ...Good luck with the finish coat and re-arrangement of furniture. You've just reminded me of why we only painted the house once. A happy new year to you and yours.<br>FMDFu Manchu Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536965018763679899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-59609303159692389002008-12-31T15:54:00.000-05:002008-12-31T15:54:00.000-05:00Susan - I love new paint!Jorge - whew! And I forgo...Susan - I love new paint!<br><br>Jorge - whew! And I forgot about the closet system in Buddy's room and soon to be closet system in Sissy's room. Then the kitchen and we are done forever too. (I hope). LOL.<br><br>TGG - I know! It's like a whole new room!<br><br>themom - it's not me painting. I just did the picking. Evil Twin is in charge of most household improvements, although I am the one to remove wallpaper. <br><br>Laura - Happy New Year to you, too! You'll have to swing by sometime and see all our projects.<br><br>MsBarbaraJane - Happy New Year! I think we're ready to move back in soon.... :-)<br><br>Chandra - Cotton Whisper from Behr (Home Depot brand). The Evil Twin is official painter. I'm just the supervisor. LOL.<br><br>Carolyn - it is sooo satisfying and Happy New Year to you! <br><br>Dave - have to strike while the iron's hot (or rather when the Evil Twin has time off and the inclination to do it! LOL). Happy New Year!Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-64254683338156581752008-12-31T15:12:00.000-05:002008-12-31T15:12:00.000-05:00Now that's a very unusual way to usher in the ...Now that's a very unusual way to usher in the new year, ETW. Well, I hope you find some nice way to initiate that newly painted room in a style befitting its new beauty. Happy New Year!utenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-44364841127638223202008-12-31T14:29:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:29:00.000-05:00I admire you two! A little elbow grease and look ...I admire you two! A little elbow grease and look what you've done :)<br><br>We do a lot of that around here too. I think you're way ahead of us at this point, but you've been in your house 2+ yrs longer. But it IS worth looking back on isn't it! Not to mention the $$ saved on these DIY projects ;)<br><br>Happy New Year!!Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124375366809037969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-60189682504401773322008-12-31T14:28:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:28:00.000-05:00What IS the NEW color?Can't say that I enjoy i...What IS the NEW color?<br><br>Can't say that I enjoy it, can't even pretend to enjoy it, painting that is. So worth it in the end but it's just the hassle of it all that drives me insane!Chandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02979194680225653758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-67716046012477726532008-12-31T13:46:00.000-05:002008-12-31T13:46:00.000-05:00Happy New Year to you and yours!!Enjoy the fruits ...Happy New Year to you and yours!!<br>Enjoy the fruits of your labour and your new bedroom!Ms.Barbara Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14381485214913520779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-65099366576124753682008-12-31T13:15:00.000-05:002008-12-31T13:15:00.000-05:00Ooooh I love a good remodel...amazing what a coat ...Ooooh I love a good remodel...amazing what a coat or 3 of paint can do! <br><br>Happy New Year :)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06856669082525017994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-62813617265298903602008-12-31T13:00:00.000-05:002008-12-31T13:00:00.000-05:00I used to love to paint, but now it is a real chor...I used to love to paint, but now it is a real chore. congrats on the change - great way to start a new year. Happy New Year to all!themomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05372778365091908638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-11894416554327963262008-12-31T11:58:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:58:00.000-05:00Our kitchen had some serious Fugly wallpaper on it...Our kitchen had some serious Fugly wallpaper on it...it's now repainted in 1 single (mocha'ish) color & I love it! It's amazing what a single can of paint can do! :)Texas Gator Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11705429755246261322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-40027309269100658492008-12-31T11:34:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:34:00.000-05:00I painted our office in August and that completed ...I painted our office in August and that completed the remodel that began when I met Mona. I have now redone every room in my house. Some of them twice. Here's the list:<br>Main floor<br>Living Room- Walls, furniture, etc.<br>Dining Room- Paint- 2x, furniture<br>Kitchen- Paint, floors, countertop<br>Full Bath- Gutted and redone 2x<br>Master Bedroom- Paint & New Furniture, closet system<br>Office- Paint and new furniture<br>Hallway- Paint<br><br>Upstairs- <br>Refinsihed hardwood throughout<br>Half bath- paint, floors fixtures, plumbing<br>Guest room- Paint, some furniture, curtains, etc.<br>Peanuts room- Paint, furniture, closet system<br>Hallway- Repainted<br><br>Basement-<br>Some waterproofing<br>Carpeting<br>Some furniture moved down from main floor<br>Work area- Walls sealed with drylock, new electrical, new wall framed for pegboard, existing workbench modified.<br>Laundry area- Walls sealed with drylock, new floor, new washer and dryer<br><br>Outside- New roof on house and garage, repainted front door, stipped, sanded and stained same door, new storm door, awnings and railings removed from porch, new landscaping front and back, new paver patio.<br><br>It took a total of a 5 years, almost exactly..<br><br>I'm now done. <br><br>Forever.Jorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08624291316242938940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-5625750423207546192008-12-31T10:01:00.000-05:002008-12-31T10:01:00.000-05:00Tiff - It's called "Cotton Whisper" ...Tiff - It's called "Cotton Whisper" from Home Depot. I think you can find it on the website. I love fresh paint!Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-84101986669120384782008-12-31T10:00:00.001-05:002008-12-31T10:00:00.001-05:00There is nothing like a freshly painted wall. I t...There is nothing like a freshly painted wall. I too have painted like a madwoman this year (Front porch, living room, dining room, study, kitchen, then woodwork in living room and kitchen. Still need to do woodwork in dining room and study!) Bet it looks great! Here's to spending 2009 in your "new" bedroom!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525085844653934956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-35307021652634093892008-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:002008-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:00Ron - we have wall to wall carpeting in there, but...Ron - we have wall to wall carpeting in there, but it's a low pile. I think we'll keep the carpet.<br><br>MEL - Yeppers!<br><br>The Girl - It's all the Evil Twin around here. Otherwise, I'd be hiring peeps. LOL.<br><br>BG - Well, it has taken me a while to get him to agree to it. LOL.<br><br>JA - yep, I love the Dif, but we still have soooo much to remove.<br><br>Crazy Mo - Furniture Tetris! ROFL. It's a pain, but when it's over...it's over! <br><br>MsPulp - I actually like the smell. Weird. The color is called "Cotton Whisper" and it's a shade darker than an off white (a hint of yellow in it).Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-16923643421999116572008-12-31T09:54:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:54:00.000-05:00Curious about your new color as well. Isn't i...Curious about your new color as well. <br><br>Isn't it great to have that fresh color up? Doing it yourself is a pain (oh, how I know), but what an accomplishment.tiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-51779945545762031992008-12-31T09:35:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:35:00.000-05:00I love to paint...it's just too darn cold herr...I love to paint...it's just too darn cold herre to do it with the windows closed. Ugh! The smell!<br>BTW, you never said what the new color is that you chose. Do tell...MsPulphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06121530226112122866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-46322074600764208392008-12-31T09:28:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:28:00.000-05:00Ah yes ... Furniture Tetrus. Been there / done th...Ah yes ... Furniture Tetrus. Been there / done that. Don't want to do it again any time soon. In fact, I live in a reality where I will have copious amounts of money to hire someone else to do it next time. Obviously I need a better drug dealer.Crazy Mohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854860776987204779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-61664394683196811232008-12-31T09:17:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:17:00.000-05:00that "spif" stuff makes removing wallpap...that "spif" stuff makes removing wallpaper pretty easy. Happy New Year!Johnnie Avocadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17345417592557219631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-53231699737705069312008-12-31T09:08:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:08:00.000-05:00Happy New Year! It's a wonderful feeling to be...Happy New Year! It's a wonderful feeling to be able to accomplish something that brightens things up. I'm still working on getting Mr.Man to fix the tub surround before it falls through the floor into our kitchen.<br>I am hopeful though...it is...after all...a new year right around the corner.Blonde Goddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370948763429856920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-86942802072264208912008-12-31T08:25:00.000-05:002008-12-31T08:25:00.000-05:00Ohhhhh, I'm so jealous. The only way I get st...Ohhhhh, I'm so jealous. The only way I get stuff done around the house is to do it myself. I singlehandedly turned Lil "D"'s room from a pink nightmare to a boys sports haven. Glad your getting your projects done. Happy New Year !The Girl You Don't Bring Home to Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17840625234120366867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-64155604297214272362008-12-31T07:30:00.000-05:002008-12-31T07:30:00.000-05:00Yay for newly painted walls!!!Yay for newly painted walls!!!My Exciting Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02869585048865213421noreply@blogger.com