How timely this is! I just spent the weekend removing batten strips, taping and mudding, then texturing the walls with joint compound. A tip to help prevent breaking the strips, is to carefully run your tool (I used a 5 in 1 tool, that has the curved side to clean paint rollers) under the top nail/b...

Another "WOW" transformation from this forum. Big pat on the back for you!!!! Just stunning.

You might look into liquid sandpaper. I have no experience with it personally, but have seen it used a lot on TV. Also, was your first primer a "bonding" primer, one that's meant to bond with the surface, even a smooth one, then accept paint? This is different from the regular primer that ...

Sounds like you're getting it under control. Feels good to get things
accomplished, doesn't it?

....... We bought this place at the beach in July. It is our piece of paradise. We had an older travel trailer and this being permanent has given us more room, and unlimited possibilities. I have done a lot of remodeling inside, paint and new flooring... now for the outside. I have before and after...

Daridoodle, I used joint compound on my daughter's wall. Like Yanita said, it's just troweled on and around until you get the look you like. This one isn't as subtle as it looks in the pic. You can see the texture better in person, and if and when she lets me add a glaze over the paint, it'll really...

Daridoodle, how do you feel about textured walls? I ask because that's one way to disguise the seams, but I realize that not everyone likes texture. I did this in my daughter's hallway, and covered the seams as well as a badly damaged wall. Here's a pic. It's kinda plain, just painted beige, which i...

You do very nice work.

Georgia, Kilz makes different primers for different purposes. Is the one you used a "bonding" primer? That stuff should bond with glass! I can't remember from your first post, did you ever use Zinsser? The can says it bonds with any surface without sanding, and the lid says, "The Pro'...

Very nice job.

Well, I can believe you won! Very pretty. Is that a fountain in the flower bed closest to the steps in the last picture? Sitting on that deck, a glass of iced tea, oh yeahhhhh....

Wow, phelpcd1! As cute as it was "before" it is fantastic now. You really have an eye for planning and decorating. That must be a treat to come home to. I'll be watching for more. Big pat on the back!!! Yanita, that's a great tip about the light switch. Hope I can remember to do that next ...

Oh my, that IS a big difference!!! Oh yes, now we MUST see all your Before and After pictures. I was so hoping that I'd get to do some projects in our mh at the beach this summer, but everytime I got down there, company came too, and I just can't work around company!!! So go ahead, inspire me, and m...

Thanks Trudi - this is another picture of the kitchen. Yess....this IS the entire kitchen. It's about as tiny as they get, but it's really not that bad. I've prepared a few larger meals here but mostly it's just me and my dogs.......when I was married, we both were comfortable here on weekends. I a...

My ex surprised me a few years ago and put tile right on top of the original formica countertops. This was his first time doing a counter job so it isn't at all great-looking, but it's better than what was there. It has held up so far so good. I agree that the grout is horrible to get clean. If/whe...