We have one of those terribly awkward and tiny "pass-through" laundry

rooms, making it prime realty to collect junk and become disorganized. I

finally decided that enough was enough and took matters into my own

hands! With less then $150, I completed a custom color-blocked

herringbone paint treatment using paint I had on hand, DIY'd new

shelving, created a hang-dry area for delicates, added some storage

boxes with custom labels (made sans a Silhouette machine), hung bars for

our frequently used cleaners and some hand towels, DIY'd some basic

decor (included our swiffer duster "holder" vase, flowers in sand vases,

and wall art with $1 frames and some travel art that I bought several

years ago).In the end, the room turned out better than I ever could've imagined

and each day I walk through or by that room I literally smile

uncontrollably (and awkwardly, I'm sure)! I recently posted the reveal

on my blog: http://designbuildlove.co/pinterest-partayy-...

I wanted to share this quick tutorial with the Hometalk community since it helped our sliding glass, well, SLIDE :)

Click on this link to see the tips and pictures http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-adjust...

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give it a try. I found a few different tutorials here and there, and decided to try it for myself. I have a Cricut cutting machine, so it was a bit easier, but not necessary. Basically, you cut a design into your freezer paper, then iron it on your fabric. Then you use a stenciling brush to dab on your paint. The freezer paper adheres to the fabric when you iron it on, but pulls off without leaving any residue...very easy to do!

chalkboard wall, a revamped bookcase with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint...lots more to check out in the link below.