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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House

Blogger | Duluth, GA http://www.uglyducklinghouse.com
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I'm a grad student, power tool addict, and DIY home improvement blogger of UglyDucklingHouse.com. Embrace the mess - it's therapeutic!

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If it involves a saw and paint, I'm a happy girl!


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How to paint a paneled door

I painted my front door black, and learned the right way to get a pro look.
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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Easy Raindrop Magazine Art

I had an old magazine lying around, so instead of throwing it out, I recycled it. This project was a great break from wall painting!
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA on Apr 09, 2013
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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!
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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    Commented on Apr 01, 2013
    Deborah McCormick - They ...»
    do get scratched, but the paint seems to be keeping up. I'm also planning on putting a runner up the stairs for long-term.

    Tanya - I have laminate at the top of the stairs.

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Industrial desk reveal 1 - 3

We built a new desk for our son, we were inspired by the industrial trend that seems to be all the rage. This is a 3 part series... #industrial #steel #distressed #wood
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Gilded Map Art

A leftover canvas, an old school transfer method, and lots of gold leaf turned into new art for my office.

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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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Install a Gate Latch

I finally fixed the gate latch in the back yard. It's always the simplest projects that stay on the to-do list, isn't it?
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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  • Nifty little invention that helped me through the whole process.
  • Finished results - looks great, and most importantly, it works!
  • Getting the insides to work.

How to Install a Toilet - It's Easy!

Now that I know how easy it is to install a new toilet, the only thing I'll need help with next time is hoisting it up the stairs!
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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How to paint a straight line on your wall without using painter's tape.

Step by step: how to paint a straight line on your wall without using painter's tape.
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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How to Paint a Door on Hinges

Don't have the time, the space, or the patience to remove the door from the hinges to paint? You don't have to.
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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DIY Wooden Ampersand Sculpture

A pile of scrap wood becomes my Pinterest-inspired project this week.
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Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling... Duluth, GA
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