by Heather on February 22, 2012
I just thought this was way too cool. say good bye to the standard black or green chalkboard and hello to a color explosion! This is so simple and possibly cheap. I say possibly b/c if you already have the extras laying around the garage you won’t have to venture to the store. HUGE thanks to Going Home to Roost for the idea.
What You’ll Need:
- flat latex paint in your desired color
- unsanded tile grout (2 tbls for each 1 cup of paint)
- a roller or brush
- 150 grit sandpaper
- painter’s tape
- chalk
How To Do It:
- for small areas, mix one cup at a time. stir 2 tbsp of unsanded tile grout into one cup of paint, making sure any clumps dissolve.
- apply the mixture to either a roller or brush and and begin painting your surface. make sure to coat evenly and thoroughly (mine took about 3 coats). then, let it dry.
- once dry, sand the surface with your 150 grit sand paper to smooth it.
- to condition, run your chalk complety over the entire surface, and wipe clean.
- enjoy your new chalkboard!
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by Heather on February 17, 2012
I am always looking for “do nothing” ways to keep the house cleaner. I purchased this boot tray from Target for only $1. It was working ok but kept sliding around the entry way. I saw this idea on Pinterest and the lights came on! Of course the rocks in the original picture are much cuter but the ones I used came out of my driveway and cost me $0.
by Heather on February 16, 2012
Amazon’s offering a pretty sweet deal on this Lux TX9000TS Touch Screen Seven-Day Programmable Thermostat. Today only you can grab these for $43.99 shipped! We have a digital one similar to this and love it. No guessing if the next little “bump” of the stick will make it too hot or too cold. Simply set your desired temp and your done.
TX9000TS Seven-Day Programmable Thermostat At a Glance:
- Save up to 33% on energy costs and up to $180 the first year
- Seven-day programming–up to four programs per day
- Touch-screen interface with electroluminescence for easy reading
- Comes preset with default energy-reducing program
- Registers your selections with audible touch confirmation
The reviews look great with almost a 5 star rating!
If you really want to get crafty with your new ‘toy” check out this idea I found on Pinterest. I’ve been checking the clearance section of Hobby Lobby for a cute frame with missing glass that will fit our thermostat and the security system panel.
