Painted wood trim before and after

Let’s talk paint this week! But first, why has only one person chastised me for painting the woodwork so far? People. I expected more outrage. (I still get the occasional comment on this post from 2010 about it.) OK, for real though. I’ve always maintained that we may paint the woodwork on the second floor. Victorian houses like mine were usually built with the nicest, most expensive materials on the first floor in the common areas, and lesser grade materials were used in the utilitarian…

I am sure all of you are planning July 4th festivities and diying up a storm all things red, white, and blue. I plan on sticking 2 small flags in my planters out front and calling it a day. I have a hard enough time decorating for Christmas and that holiday season is about 3 weeks....much less getting it together for a one day event. I applaud all of you. Yesterday I had a curtain install. After doing this for a "couple of years"...... normally it will be uneventful. Oh no....not this time…

I love Fridays.....there I said it. One reason is that I have been taking Saturdays off from work....you know like a "mental health day". I used to just work 7 days a week....meaning that I was always doing some work on the weekends but that was no fun! I got my second vaccine on Tuesday and I was waiting for all the bad things to happen but it was just like the first shot......nothing. So there you have it. I posted about that on Instagram and somebody got all over me saying "I was acting…

NON-WHITES That Go With Dark Wood Finishes With a focus on updating the oaks and maples of the '90s, it's easy to bypass the slightly (or more) darker

Do you have outdated oak trim and want an easy yet affordable way to change it? Check out this post for a CRAZY easy way to update oak trim!

In the past, white has been the standard color for trim, and people have put very little thought into what to do with their trim from a decor point of view. Leaving the trim in its natural wooden state with a layer of varnish to protect it has also been a popular option in years gone by; however, painting trim in a colored paint is a trend that has been gradually taking off, and we are now seeing homes with trim in all sorts of shades. Here we will look at some of the best paint colors for…

BLUE, GREEN, & MORE for wood trims, cabinets, & floors When it comes to updating and painting a room with wood cabinets, trim, flooring, or

Whether you're a purist who loves wood trim, or you just can't be bothered with the massive undertaking of painting it all, here are some gorgeous wall colors

Painting wood trim white is a great way to update the look of your home. Find out step-by-step how to paint stained wood trim.

Learn how to paint oak trim white with this step-by-step tutorial. You'll need a few supplies and just one hour of your time! This is the quickest way I know to give new life to old or outdated woodwork in your home, apartment, office space, etc. The process couldn't be easier--just follow these instructions for painting DIY projects that will last for years! #HomeAffluence.