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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
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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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The best tool for painting walls when you want to use a paint roller. Do you wonder when to use a paint sprayer versus a paint roller for painting walls? Here are some questions to ask a about your project to decide what paint technique to use. #paintingtips #howtopaintwalls #paintsprayer #paintroller
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The Best Tool for Painting Walls

ByKim Pepper October 14, 2019September 1, 2021

Does painting a room sound daunting to you? Does painting sound messy? Well, I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. The best tool for painting walls. That’s a bold statement, but I’m serious! Let’s talk about my upstairs balcony for a little bit as an example. I want to thank Wagner for sponsoring…

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How to dress up your painted furniture with florals. Floral furniture is a beautiful trend right now and this DIY floral application is quick and easy. I'll walk you through how to update your own vintage furniture with a fun floral accent. This craft cart is sure to give you inspiration. #diypaintedfurniture #floralfurniture #beforeandafter #updatefurnitureideas #paintsprayer #paintsprayerprojects
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Floral Painted Furniture Tutorial

ByKim Pepper August 12, 2019November 1, 2019

I can’t believe this craft cart looks so good. You are going to want one. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! I’ve painted a lot of furniture in my day, but this one. This one turned out different. It turned out dreamy and like something I bought for a million bucks. And I’m gonna show…

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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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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
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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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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
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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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This $40 Facebook Marketplace find gets a makeover. See how this filthy drop leaf dining room table goes to French Country gorgeous in no time. With large print houndstooth fabric and a deep dark paint job these charis are stunning. #frenchcountry #diningroom #cottagedinginroom #farmhousediningroom #paintedfurniture
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Cheap Drop Leaf Table Makeover

ByKim Pepper September 3, 2018November 1, 2019

This cheap drop leaf table got a gorgeous French country makeover for our dining room! When we moved this summer I took it as a chance to re-do our dining room. I loved our old table but I was really ready for an update so I sold it before the move. I’m not thinking this…

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Everything you need to know about chalkart. Have you seen all the cool projects you can create with A Maker's Studio and Chalk Couture? I will show you the step by step on how to create with chalk stencils, how to care for your mesh stencils and great chalk art project ideas! #chalkart #stencil #meshstencil #chlkstencilDIY #makerboss #amakersstudio
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Everything You Need To Know About Chalkart

ByKim Pepper April 20, 2018November 1, 2019

How to Make a Chalkart Project I have a new love and I am constantly thinking about creative ways to use this fun new product I found. My new bestie is called A Maker’s Studio Chalkart. ***Update to this post, I tried Chalk Couture, but have switched to A Maker’s Studio products because I LOVE…

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This giant DIY for Valentine's Day can be made in any size and would be great for other holidays! DIY Valentine's Day decor hearts are easy to style to your decor, black and white buffalo check and plaid shirt patterns add a fun touch instead of traditional Valentine pink!
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DIY Valetine’s Day Decor Hearts

ByKim Pepper January 31, 2018November 1, 2019

Giant DIY Valentine’s Day Decor Hearts Ok friends, I’m in love. I know it’s Valentine’s Day and I am supposed to be in love with the Mr. (and I am) but I’m so seriously in love with some stencils. The kind of love where you might soon tell me to tone it down a notch…

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The dresser gets a makeover and an encouraging message comes into play.
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Neglected Dresser Makeover

ByKim Pepper December 8, 2017November 1, 2019

How this FREE dresser finally got a makeover When you love junk and old furniture as I do and you make it as widely known as I do your phone will ring and texts will come telling you about discarded treasures. They are some of my favorite notifications. My close friend was gifted with a…

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How to make a large sign DIY tutorial. Big signs are easy to make, here are a few options to make your and there are even some options to make a sign without a cutting machine
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How to Make A Large Sign DIY Tutorial

ByKim Pepper September 16, 2017April 28, 2020

How to Make Large Sign Yourself, Easy DIY Tutorial Big signs are so fun and they are actually pretty easy to make if you just take a few minutes! This large sign DIY tutorial will give you tips on how to make your own sign and avoid paying a fortune at the stores…plus you can…

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7 Inexpensive Decor Update Ideas That Have Big Impact

ByKim Pepper September 4, 2017October 1, 2022

Here are some inexpensive dĂ©cor update ideas that have big impact on your room refresh My mom’s French Cajun dining room makeover part two is coming at you (here is part one in case you missed it!)! We did a complete overhaul on color and style, but really didn’t spend a ton of cash. Here…

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