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Kristin

Blogger | San Marcos, CA http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
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Hi I'm Kristin. I live in San Diego with three crazy but amazing boys, two wild dogs and a fabulous handy husband.We have a huge love for DIY! We enjoy turning our little slice of suburbia into our dream home while remaining functional and practical. We hope to show you it is possible to create stylish and beautiful spaces fit for busy families on a small budget.


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  • Easily age your terra cotta pots resulting in a beautiful aged patina.
  • Grab whatever paint you have on hand, think creamy antique colors, a sponge and wax.  The wax will protect it from moisture and make the pots more durable.
  • Mix the paint with a good amount of wax till smooth.
  • Take a sponge and apply the paint mixture onto the terra-cotta pot leaving certain areas of the pot lightly exposed.
  • That's it, I swear, took about 2 minutes per pot.
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How to Easily Age Terra Cotta Pots

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Kristin San Marcos, CA
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    You can always seal the inside of the pots or use the wax inside as well :)
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  • Painted the back of shelves with annie sloan chalk paint
  • Second I painted on a coat of oil based primer followed by two coats of 
Swiss coffee in latex semi gloss.
  • I then Buffed out drips and added a third coat in certain areas where needed.
  • Decorated with items I had around the house.
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Giving old bookshelves a new look with paint

Step by step tutorial on how to turn an old desk with bookshelves a fresh and clean update with paint.#BeforeandAfter
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA
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    Thanks so much Brandi! Gil...I would use oil based primer and paint so the paint will adhere.
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  • I gave the tops of the painter tarps a pocket so I could easily slide the pipe through.I sewed a hem on the bottom of the painter tarps based on the height of the pergola.
  • I spray painted pipes purchased at home depot for a cheap alternative
  • This is how we secured them to the house.
  • We can block the direction of the sun from any direction.  On a side note, I might have added something on the bottom hem to weigh them down so they don't blow when it is windy.
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How to use painter tarps as outdoor drapes

This was one of the easiest projects and one that gets so much use!
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA
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    Hi Christine- I take them down during the winter so they dont mold. however they have gotten ...»
    wet because of spring showers and sprinklers and they did mold, I just throw them in the wash with bleach. I'm going on 5 years of having them and next year I will most likely put a new set up

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Creating Open Cupboards in the Kitchen

By removing cupboard doors doing a bit of trim work and finishing- we created open cupboards in our vintage kitchen.

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/201...

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  • Build a box using pine plywood in a smooth finish.
Anchor the box to the top of your existing cabinets.
  • Apply new crown and nail to the top of your boxes.
  • Nail small wood trim to hide the seams between the old cabinet and the new addition.
  • Caulk away, hiding all imperfections. Paint
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How to heighten the tops of your kitchen cabinets

Step by step tutorial on how to make your builder grade cabinets look custom by heightening the tops of your cabinets.
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA
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  • my island countertop only cost $36!  And I added trim around the base so it would look more like a piece of furniture. 3
  • I added trim to everything to make it look custom 7
  • I love, love, love my faucet and my instant hot water dispenser! 1

My Kitchen on a Budget!

I love beautiful things, but I can't spend a lot of money. From my $36 island countertop to the stock cabinets that I added trim to....our kitchen looks like it cost a lot more than it did!
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Lisa Pennington Kerrville, TX
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  • We removed the old blue laminate counters and installed Virginia Jet Mist granite and small marble subway tile backsplash. 3
  • New faucet is fun and instant hot water is awesome for tea time! 3
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  • Lazy Susan's with magnetic spice jars in an otherwise waste of space are within easy visible reach with sliding ladder (or 6'2" cooking husband) and antique chicken feeder becomes a cook book library. 1
  • We removed vinyl and luan.  The original hardwood was in bad shape and only in half of the kitchen due to an addition at some point in our old home's history.
  • Virginia Jet Mist granite - dark charcoal color with white veining, honed finish.
  • Big difference from what we started with! 1
  • Cabinets are painted with Benjamin Moore's Satin Impervo (color is Moonshine, actually gray/not white). We love the durable finish and that the grain still shows through. 2
  • An original pantry cupboard. We added a clock mechanism right into the door, numbers are vinyl. 2
  • The original single door was replaced with French doors letting in lots of natural light. 2
  • We love that the patio is right off the kitchen with a view of our 50' grape arbor/gazebo. Cleaning and entertaining are so convenient. 1
  • Kitchen before.
  • I love this old chunky piece as use as a Butler's pantry. Storage for good dishes, cookbooks and spices. 3
  • Decorative and functional.
  • Buffet/pantry.
  • Zero radius stainless steel sink.
  • http://diyshowoff.com/2013/02/19/how-to-install-a-tiled-backsplas/
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We're in the process of transforming our kitchen on a budget to fit our style.

We painted cabinets, swapped out hardware, painted walls, installed new granite countertops, new zero radius sink and faucets, marble subway tile backsplash, removed vinyl and luan and ...»
opted for distressed bamboo when the old original wood floor didn't match up with the plywood addition, removed a pantry and installed a pot rack and French doors. We still need a stove backsplash, baseboards, DIY kitchen island and a larger refrigerator. This is our forever home and we love the change.

DIY Show Off
DIY Show Off Pittsburgh, PA
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Chalkboard Cabinet Drawers and Doors

I have these glass front drawers on my kitchen island. For years they were filled with tri-colored pasta, but they ended up getting 'buggy'. So after some brainstorming and a lot of ...»
suggestions from my blog readers, I tried something new. Chalkboard paint on the outside of my cabinets! I love the look-- see more on my blog! It might be something you want to try too.

Crafty Texas Girls
Crafty Texas Girls Grapevine, TX
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Glass Cabinet Doors

Spunk up your wood cabinets with some frosted glass. Frosted glass is awesome because it still hides all the junk in the trunk... or uh, cabinet ;) This quick weekend project is fairly ...»
simple, and adds character to a sea of oak. Oh yea, this is another one of my mom's masterpieces. She's the queen of DIY.

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Jamie @ C.R.A.F.T. Austin, TX
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