paint Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/paint/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:30:04 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png paint Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/paint/ 32 32 How to Clean Paint Brushes – The Easy Way! https://buildingbluebird.com/clean-paintbrushes/ https://buildingbluebird.com/clean-paintbrushes/#respond Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:58:32 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23504 My toxic trait is that I love DIY paint projects but I HATE to clean the paint brushes afterward! It sounds simple to wash your paintbrushes right after you complete a project, but that is the last thing I want to do after painting for hours.

This year I am going to listen to my own advice and take better care of my paintbrushes.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/clean-paintbrushes/feed/ 0 Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage Color Review https://buildingbluebird.com/sherwin-williams-svelte-sage/ https://buildingbluebird.com/sherwin-williams-svelte-sage/#comments Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:44:41 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23475 Svelte Sage (SW 6164) by Sherwin Williams is the perfect neutral green paint color for your home and I am excited to dive into a complete color review!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/sherwin-williams-svelte-sage/feed/ 2 Ugly Concrete Makeover | How to Paint a Patio https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-a-patio/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-a-patio/#respond Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:36:06 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=21544 Is your concrete patio looking dull and uninviting? It's time to give it a fresh new look with a coat of paint. Painting your concrete patio is a simple yet effective way to transform its appearance and bring new life to your outdoor space.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-a-patio/feed/ 0 How to Paint a Stone or Brick Fireplace | Easy DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/fireplace/ https://buildingbluebird.com/fireplace/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=1773 We painted the dated, stone fireplace in our kids' playroom! Our third home had a great garden-level space that we used for the kid's playroom, but the giant rock wall made the room feel dark.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/fireplace/feed/ 35 Quick Laundry Room Makeover for Under $300 https://buildingbluebird.com/budget-friendly-laundry-room/ https://buildingbluebird.com/budget-friendly-laundry-room/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:47:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=4025 My budget-friendly laundry room makeover is finally complete! A few months ago I shared my laundry room inspiration and I can't wait to show you how I brought that vision to life.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/budget-friendly-laundry-room/feed/ 3 Install Picture Frame (Box) Molding | Easy DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-easily-install-box-molding-on-a-wall/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-easily-install-box-molding-on-a-wall/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:59:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7340 Our small guest bathroom lacked character and needed some extra oomph. Adding decorative trim to the wall for a traditional look was just what the room needed! Today I am going to share how to easily install box molding to a wall for this classic look.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-easily-install-box-molding-on-a-wall/feed/ 0 Paint Your Basement Stairs Black on a Budget | DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-your-basement-stairs-black-for-a-modern-look/ https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-your-basement-stairs-black-for-a-modern-look/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:09:56 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7128 Using materials that we already owned, I was determined to give our basement staircase a fresh and modern look. My goal was to complete this DIY project spending zero dollars!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/paint-your-basement-stairs-black-for-a-modern-look/feed/ 2 How to Paint an Exposed Basement Ceiling Black | DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-an-exposed-basement-ceiling/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-an-exposed-basement-ceiling/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:34:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=5830 Painting the exposed basement ceiling may have been the most physically taxing DIY I have ever done. Don't get me wrong, it was totally worth it for the look and the money saved, but it was exhausting!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-an-exposed-basement-ceiling/feed/ 56 Painting the Walls Pink | ORC Week 2 https://buildingbluebird.com/orc-week-2-painting-the-walls-pink/ https://buildingbluebird.com/orc-week-2-painting-the-walls-pink/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:28:14 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6578 Welcome back to week 2 of the Fall One Room Challenge! This week I chose the paint color and focused on painting the walls the perfect shade of pink. Check out the design plans for my vintage-inspired girls' bedroom in the Week 1 blog post. Here is a reminder of what my daughter's bedroom looked like when we first moved into the home two years ago.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/orc-week-2-painting-the-walls-pink/feed/ 6 Old Sheet Music Cabinet Makeover | DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-an-old-cabinet/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-paint-an-old-cabinet/#respond Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:59:47 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6239 I found this old cabinet at a garage sale and immediately felt the urge to bring her back to life. I decided to paint the cabinet the perfect green paint color that aligns perfectly with the modern designs in my living room and dining room.

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