Kristin
Blogger | San Marcos, CA http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/Featured Photos
About Me:
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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CommentedYou can always seal the inside of the pots or use the wax inside as well :)
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
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CommentedThanks so much Brandi! Gil...I would use oil based primer and paint so the paint will adhere.
How to use painter tarps as outdoor drapes
This was one of the easiest projects and one that gets so much use!
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CommentedHi Christine- I take them down during the winter so they dont mold. however they have gotten ...»
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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