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Erin Colburn

Blogger | Longmont, CO http://www.magentaandlime.net
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  • Bedroom Dresser "After". This dresser was given a makeover with white paint, new hardware and accessories.
  • Bedroom Dresser "Before": This plain, boring dresser desperately needed a makeover. I didn't want to get rid of it since it was solid, good quality wood.
  • I found some pretty hardware at Hobby Lobby to finish off the makeover.

Bedroom Dresser Makeover

I recently started our master bedroom makeover, and the first project was making over the large dresser that I've had since high school. I gave it a coat of crisp white paint and some new ...»
hardware, and added new accessories (mirror, lamp, etc) to give this old piece of furniture a whole new look.

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Erin-DIYOntheCheap Alpharetta, GA
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  • Paper I had on hand; nice, mint green pattern.
  • The kitchen looks so much better!
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Scrapbook Paper Art

Finally, I was able to get our open shelving in the kitchen completed. All it took was a couple frames, some scrapbook paper, and done!
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Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO on Apr 03, 2013
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    Robyn on Apr 04, 2013
    I have scrapbook paper that I wasn't sure what to do with besides modpodge. I think I am going ...»
    to do this. Thanks Erin!

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  • The room has a completely new feel to it, and the tile looks just like ceramic in person.  Another plus about this tile is that it is not as cold as ceramic tile.
  • Phase 1 of our bathroom renovation, complete!
  • I purchased our vinyl tiles from Lowe's.  They are about $1/tile, and we used about 20 tiles for this space.
  • I started by removing the air vent to create a template to cut the first piece of tile.
  • I placed a sheet of paper on the floor, lining up the edges with where my tile will sit, and then used a permanent marker to make the template.
  • Iplaced the template on the tile and cut the tile with a utility knife.  Shallow cuts do the trick and then you can just pop the piece out.
  • After the cut was made, I placed my tile on the floor, making sure to apply weight to it, as per the instructions on the box.
  • Since we were grouting the tile, we used spacers between each tile and continued laying them throughout the room.
  • Around the toilet, I made a template as well, but had to tape a few pieces of paper together, and pushed the paper down around the toilet to get accurate lines.
  • Here is the floor pre-grout.  Looks so much better than before, but tile is always better after you grout it!
  • We picked up the grout at Home Depot.  It was about $10 for this pre-mixed, but I'm using it for another room as well, so the cost for this is actually only $5!
  • After about a half hour of grouting, and 24 hours of dry time, the floor looks brand new!  We also sealed this tile with sealer that we already had, which is about $10.
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Grouted Vinyl Tile

Moving along in our half bath makeover, we recently updated the floor for only $25! We used vinyl tiles, but grouted them, and it looks just like ceramic!! ...»

You can follow along with this bathroom renovation, and so many other projects that I'm constantly taking on! www.magentaandlime.net

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Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO
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    Hi Vicki, ...»

    I noted that we did seal the tiles with some sealer we already had. We really like the dark look of the grout, and preferred these tiles for this room.

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  • Before - nasty old carpet was ripped out and all of the staples removed.
  • After: the stairs are much more welcoming!
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Entryway Progress

Making more progress on my staircase & surrounding hallways. The feel of the entire house is so much lighter now that the entryway is clean and bright!
Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House
Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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Caulk Trim for a Professional Finish

When replacing or updating your current baseboards and other moulding in your home, finish the job off right by caulking for a clean look.
Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO on Mar 28, 2013
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    Patricia W on Mar 28, 2013
    NICE! Thank you! Im redoing the stuff in the bathroom, great idea with the tape!
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repurposing a shutter in 2 ways

See how we transformed 2 identical shutters into 2 spring-inspired pieces of decor
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Denise On A Whim Lowell, MI
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    Love this! I may need to create the mail holder out of an old shutter sitting in my basement!
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Framing a Mirror & Updating a Light Fixture

The bathroom makeover continues with two simple (and inexpensive updates!)
Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO on Mar 27, 2013
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Spring/Easter Mantel

With Easter right around the corner, our mantel is feeling fresh for spring. http://magentaandlime.blogspot.com/2013/03/s...
Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO on Mar 27, 2013
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Beadboard in the Bathroom

I recently added beadboard in our half bath and am loving the transformation. Check it out here: http://magentaandlime.blogspot.com/2013/03/b...
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Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO on Mar 27, 2013
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    Cathy B on Mar 29, 2013
    I love bead board. So classic and adds so much to any room!! Nice job!
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Gel Stained Kitchen Cabinets

We updated our kitchen cabinets in just a few days with gel stain and hardware! Check it out! Read more here: http://magentaandlime.blogspot.com/2013/01/t...#
Erin Colburn
Erin Colburn Longmont, CO
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    Thank you! If I had just taken a weekend to do them, it would have been completely do-able to ...»
    get the stain done in a weekend, and then the poly on another day. it's tedious, but really the work was very little for what the end result is!

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