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Hey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 11: Remodel vs Refresh! Did you have to put your remodel on hold due to rising costs?Episode 11: Remodel vs Refresh! Did you have to put your remodel on hold due to rising costs?Here’s quick ways to refresh using just paint!It’s no secret that the cost of everything is increasing. This has a lot of people having to put theirremodel of kitchens, baths, fireplaces, etc on hold. But there’s no reason to stop moving forwardtowards a house that you love. Paint, especially, ALL-IN-ONE Paint, can make a big change ona small budget. Here’s ways to refresh vs remodel...2022-06-2313 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 10: How to find great furniture pieces on Facebook marketplace?Episode 10: How to find great furniture pieces on Facebook marketplace?Keep in mind who’s listing. Search in simple terms and multiple terms.Night Stands may be under bedroom furniture, bed side table, nightstandSearch in local pickup areas (get rid of shipping if you’re looking for a true bargain)When looking for a leather sofa, you may get vinyl pieces because not everyone knows vinyl from leather.Look for styles. i.e. Chesterfield, French provincial.Don’t search for terms like: antiques, modern, contemporary. They are to...2022-06-1620 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 9: 10 things to Refresh your dining room Remove the leaf from your table except for large dinner tablesTake off the table cover if you have one. Enjoy the finish on your table.Update linens on your tableAdd in different and larger captain’s chairs to break up a matched setRecover fabric on chairs if they’re outdatedPaint your pieces!Remove heavy drapes and opt for lighter fabricsUpdate the light fixtureUpdate or add a pretty centerpiece to your tableChange out art (or add...2022-06-0922 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 8: Choosing Wall Colors got your stumped? Paula can help!Things we’re covering on this topic:Basics of how to choose a color story for your interior.*Using the Layout by Instagram App in your app storeWhen is an accent wall appropriate?*First wall you see when you walk in the door*Every room doesn’t need an accent wall.Does every room need to be the same? Or need to be different?*Every room should continue the flow and color story*Trim and doors should be consistent throughout the home2022-06-0221 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 7: How to choose the perfect rug for your room!Paula’s best rug resource:https://www.ebay.com/sch/pacific_home/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=Look for wool rugsLook for rugs with offer and make an offer starting at 50% off asking priceThink of the rug as art on the floorWhere possible, the front legs of all of your living furniture should be on a rug for the living roomGet the biggest rug your room will allow without being wall to wall to make the room feel granderThis po...2022-05-2623 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 6: How to Choose the Perfect Front Door Color For Your HomeThings to consider:Roof ColorSoffit ColorBrick/Siding ColorHow many colors are too many colors on the exterior?Should the front door & shutters matchWhat about storm door? Should it match?This podcast is sponsored by Heirloom Traditions ALL-IN-ONE Paint, the number one paint choice for cabinets, front doors, leather, vinyl, furniture, brick and more! Get a free sample today at www.allinonepaint.com/freesample and see why over 400,000 users are loving the results. We hope you enjoyed these tips from Paula and...2022-05-1917 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 5: 6 Things to Increase Your Curb AppealLandscapingWeedingRocks/MulchTrimmingAdd in color with perennialsPaint or Stain your front door and/or shutters using ALL-IN-ONE Paint productsBe sure to tune in next week when we talk about how to choose exterior colorsNo sanding required, just clean & paint (or just clean & stain)Paint the side lights to your doorAdd a kickplate to your doorStain or replace hardware if showing wearShutters & front door matchDecorate your...2022-05-1222 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 4: 5 things to elevate your bathroom1. Paint your bathroom vanity and/or countertop using ALL-IN-ONE Paint2. Update the lightinga. Getting rid of builder-grade lightb. Adding sconce lights near mirror3. Adding a beautiful mirrora. Get rid of builder grade mirror4. Refresh failing fixtures using ALL-IN-ONE Stain5. Adding minimal accessoriesa. Rugb. Stoolc. ShelvesThis podcast is sponsored by Heirloom Traditions ALL-IN-ONE Paint, the number one paint choice for cabinets, front doors, leather, vinyl, furniture, brick and more! Get a...2022-05-0516 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 3: 5 Things (And A Little More) To Refresh Your Bedroom1. Less is More!a. Don’t overcrowd the roomb. Don’t go accessory crazy2. Layer Lightinga. Ambient lighting to illuminate the entire areab. task lighting to readc. accent lighting to set the mood3. Layer Texturesa. Beddingb. Rugsc. Accent Chaird. Art4. Painting Wallsa. Choosing colors (Painting with ALL-IN-ONE Paint)5. Painting Furniturea. Choosing colo...2022-04-2829 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 2: How to Choose the Perfect Color for your Kitchen1. Look at the items in your room that aren't changing and choose coordinating colors.a) Flooringb) Countertopsc) Appliancesd) Wall Color (if its not changing)e) Backsplash (if its not changing, remember, you can easily paint this)2. Look at the other rooms off of your kitchen and the colors/themes in those rooms. Kitchen needs to coordinate.3. How to choose the correct white for your cabinets when your trim and/or appliances are white4. Add a pop of color by painting...2022-04-2125 minHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectHey Paula! Help me with my DIY ProjectEpisode 1: 5 Budget Friendly Things You Can Do To Update Your Kitchen This Weekend!We're giving you 5 things you can do to update your kitchen in a hurry.1. Change LightingTemperature of bulbsLEDLight Fixtures2. Add/update cabinet hardwareMore substantialChange the color3. Add/Paint BacksplashPeel & StickStencilPaint existing using ALL-IN-ONE Paint4. Paint/stain your cabinetsPaint using ALL-IN-ONE Paint or Stain using ALL-IN-ONE StainMaybe just the island gets painted5. Change out décor2022-04-1329 min