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How to tips for a variety of problems ranging from prayer to home improvement, decorating tips and entertaining made easy.

Batch paint your thrifted finds to save time and get projects completed fast. My Wagner FLEXiO 5000 is the perfect tool to get painting home decor done fast! #wagnerpaintsprayer #paintingtips #thriftedfinds #vintagedecor #homedecorupdate
DIY Projects

Batch Painting With My Wagner Paint Sprayer

ByKim Pepper November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

You know I love my Wagner paint sprayer and I use it all the time. Sometimes I paint entire rooms, often I paint furniture, but the one little secret I haven’t told you about yet is painting the little things. Batch painting is a little trick I do every few months and it is SO…

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Learn how to make a free monogram on your Cricut for amazing personalized gifts and home decor. I am sharing how to monogram pillowcases for kid's bedrooms on this DIY Cricut video tutorial. You will learn step by step how to monogram with free fonts, the perfect project for Cricut beginners. #cricuttutorial #mn=onogramideas #howtomakemonograms #cricutbeginnerproject #cricutprojectidea #cricutgifts
DIY Projects

Cricut Free Monogram Tutorial For Beginners

ByKim Pepper September 3, 2019August 29, 2019

So many of you have asked me, “How do I use my Cricut?” I’ve also heard some of you say you have a Cricut and have never taken it out of the box! Friend, I’m going to share an easy monogram tutorial for Cricut beginners. Once you start and experiment you will LOVE all the…

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Grab these coffee table decor ideas for a cozy living room. This post is awesome, it has a list of must have elements for cozy coffee table styling plus a list of supply ideas for your cozy coffee table to be magazine worthy! #coffeetablestyle #coffeetabledecor #vignettestyling #decortips #decorating101 #decoratingtips #cozylivingroom #livingroomdecor #coffeetabledecorideas
Home Decor

Coffee Table Decor Ideas for a Cozy Living Room

ByKim Pepper August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

Everyone wants a cozy living room don’t they? Or is that just me? The living room is the center lounging spot in your home and the coffee table is often the center of that space so it makes sense that styling your coffee table for maximum coziness is a must. But how do you decorate…

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Learn how to spray stain on wood along with tips on how to clean your srpayer when you spray an oil based stain. HINT: it is so much easier than you think! This DIY raised garden bed got a spray stain that will help the wood look good and last longer and it only took minutes to do,. #wagnerspraytech #spraystain #oilbasedstain #paintcleanup #sprayertips #stainedwood #flowergarden #vegetablegarden #raisedbed #landscapedecor #fencestain #diyfencestain
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How to Spray Stain on Wood

ByKim Pepper July 8, 2019November 1, 2019

We built a precious raised garden bed that we need to protect, it needed a stain finish. I’ve sprayed a lot of paint in my day, but I hadn’t sprayed stain yet and I was a little nervous! I wasn’t sure I knew how to spray stain on wood, but it was SO MUCH easier…

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This DIY raised garden bed tutorial will give you step by step instructions on how to build a raised garden for your yard. If you have rock for soil, small living space or just want a movable garden this garden box is perfect for you. #raisedgarden #DIYwoodworking #gardening #flowergarden #vinatgegarden #raisedvegetablegarden #raisedflowerbeds #gardenideas
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DIY Raised Garden Bed Tutorial

ByKim Pepper July 8, 2019July 17, 2019

Have you been dreaming of a sweet little raised garden bed you can call your own? Yay – me too! We had an amazing garden at our last house. We had HUGE blackberry bushes and tried lots of different vegetables and herbs. I loved it. I missed it. Look how cute it was…The ground at…

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Here are some easy tips for porch decorating on a budget. You will gets great ideas for your patio decor plus some tips on how to use a paint sprayer on your patio furniture. #porchdecor #budgetdecorating #patiofurnituremakeover #garageslaemakeover #garagesalefinds #repurpose #howtopaintfurniture #wagnersprayer
DIY Projects | Home Decor

Porch Decorating On a Budget

ByKim Pepper June 10, 2019November 1, 2019

Here are a few tips for porch decorating on a budget. This time of year has me wanting to beautify our outdoor living space with all the gorgeous plants and comfy patio furniture I can find, however, we live in the real world and budgets exist! I’m going to share a few ideas on how…

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How to build a stylish stairway gate to keep pets or kids out! This easy DIY gate tutorial will look great and blend with your traditional decor. We keep our dog off the carpet with this pet gate. #petgate #stairgate #childproof #DIYpet #cleancarpet #doggate #petgatediy #petgateforstairs
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How to Build An Easy Stairway Gate

ByKim Pepper May 13, 2019November 1, 2019

Houston, we have a problem. Our little problem comes packed in a 15 pound tiny terror of a dog named Oliver. Friend, I am gonna tell you how to build an easy stairway gate in case you struggle with the same pet problem as me. This crazy pint sized pee pup is ruining our upstairs…

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Watch this family heirloom porch swing get a makeover using a paint sprayer. I have some tips for using a paint sprayer that will help you paint your outdoor furniture like a pro! #paintsprayer #goodtips #outdoordecor #paintedfurniture #furniturepainting #porchswing #paintedporchswing #paintliekapro
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Swing Makeover: Paint Sprayer Tips

ByKim Pepper April 25, 2019November 1, 2019

Oh friend. This swing. This swing was a wedding gift, lovingly made by a dear family friend. Since we have been married 19 years this year, the swing is definitely in need of a face lift. I’m going to share a few paint sprayer tips in this video and show you how easy it was…

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Thankful for dirt, tips on spring cleaning with grace! Get a change of heart about mopping and chores as you read stories of thankful hearts for the mess makers in our lives. #bona #bonamop #springclean #cleaningtips #coveredingrace #cleanhome #safecleaning #cleaningwithpets
Lifestyle

Thankful for Dirt Spring Cleaning

ByKim Pepper April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

I’t probably not every day you hear someone say they are thankful for dirt, but today I’m saying it outloud and encouraging you to do the same. This post is sponsored by Bona and we are both really excited to hear all your dirt. So often when you hear the dirt on someone it’s in…

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How to heat stamp cork. This easy and fun personalization tool will change your craft tool stash for sure! Cork is a versatile medium to make the cutest home decor and gift ideas. The possibilities are endless with a heat tool and hot stamp letters like this. Step by step instructions for you here! #heattool #hotstamp #corkproject #corkcraftidea #personlizedgiftideas #corkstamp #crafttool
DIY Projects

How to Heat Stamp Cork

ByKim Pepper February 26, 2019March 29, 2021

I have a new obsession. You know me, I LOVE an easy DIY and this one qualifies. I’m gonna show you how to heat stamp cork and your life may be forever changed. So quick, creative and satisfying! With this heat tool technique you can whip out crafty decor and gifts in minutes.  I grabbed…

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Want to get your feet wet with miniatures? Been dreaming of decoarting a dollhouse? Now is your chance with the Creating Contest from miniatures.com. What will you make? A miniature garden shed, a pint sized farmhouse, the DIY dollhouse ideas are endless in this fun craft project. Get the details and inspiration with this cute garden store dollhouse makeover. #miniatures #diydollhouseideas #thinksmall #mini #dollhousetutorial #dollhouseexterior
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Start Small with a DIY Miniatures Contest

ByKim Pepper February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

I have heard a TON of you say you want to get started on a dollhouse! You have told me about old ones you want to renovate or just the fact that you’d love to start one for yourself or a loved one, well now is your chance! This little cottage is the perfect way…

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Don't be scared to redo that out dated dresser you have in your bedroom. This simple little dresser makeover will give you a few important tips to paint furniture with ease. It saves money and looks fabulous to paint your own furniture so get that paint flying friend! #paintedfurniture #painttips #dressermakeover #bestpaintbrush #diyapinting #zibraweeklypick
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DIY Bedroom Dresser Makeover

ByKim Pepper February 15, 2019April 18, 2022

this DIY Bedroom Dresser Makeover is easy to achieve using paint and a little elbow grease! Here are a few tips and ideas for the perfect DIY bedroom dresser makeover. When we moved into this house I found myself needing quite a few new pieces of furniture. Not just to fill space but for storage….

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Want to paint walls like a pro even if you are a beginner? These tips on how to paint walls fast will help you knock out one of the most impactful DIY projects you can do for home decor. #wagnersprayer #paintyourhome #wallcolor #diyhome #paintingtips #spraypaint #paintquick
DIY Projects | Home Decor

How to Paint Walls Fast

ByKim Pepper January 18, 2019November 1, 2019

Are you staring at some walls in your home that need to be painted? Are you dreading the task of painting those walls that need an update? I was the same way. I had two bedrooms hanging like a dark cloud over my head, needing a fresh new color of paint but man, I did…

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See the most amazing transformations with paper napkins on home decor. Update home decor on a budget with these paper napkin makeover ideas! #papernapkins #napkin[ainting #easydiy #thrifteddecorupdates
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Amazing Transformations With Paper Napkins

ByKim Pepper December 20, 2018October 1, 2022

create beautiful craft and diy projects with paper napkins. If you are looking for a fantastic way to transform your tired housewares this list is for you! You can update thrift store decor and outdated home decor on the tightest budget with the amazing transformations from paper napkins! Just wait till you see all the…

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Four awesome DIY heat gun project ideas for decorating. A heat gun has multiple uses from bending acrylic glass, upholstering with vinyl, weathering wood and removing stubborn veneer or old paint, Get some tips on how to use a heat gun along with gorgeous DIY projects to inspire your heat gun crafts! #heatgun #wagner #wallart #3Dwallart #boysbedroomidea #heatgunprojectideas #howtobendplexiglass
DIY Projects | Home Decor

Four DIY Heat Gun Project Ideas

ByKim Pepper October 29, 2018November 1, 2019

How I used my heat gun for DIY 3D wall art I’ve said it before but using power tools is so fun. You just feel so capable when you figure out what you’re doing, at least I do lol! I’ve been a fan of Wagner paint sprayers for a while now and was chomping to…

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