You know that show on TLC? We did our own version while my mother-in-law was in Europe for two weeks! Scott and I planned to makeover a room for her for Mother's Day and it worked out perfect she was going to gone. Everyone in the family contributed and helped and we are more than pleased with the results.
We were over at their house every night with the exception of maybe two nights, doing work. I have learned a lot about do-it-yourself projects.
1. I don't like painting! I have never painted a room or anything really for that matter, and told myself it was easy and that I would love it. Not so much. Please don't ever ask me to help you paint. I'm not good at it and can't for the life of me stay in the lines.
2. Making over a room in someone else's house is way more time consuming than making over a room in your own home. Even though they only live 5 minutes away it was so hard to get enough time each day to make any progress with Scott's work schedule, my work schedule and Cam. In my head I was thinking just a couple days to paint, not realizing the time it takes to ACTUALLY paint then letting it dry overnight before the second coat. Ughhh....
3. It is good to plan out a schedule for the things you want to accomplish but be prepared for detours! The carpet man could lie to you about your price. The ceiling fans could not fit. You can run out of painters tape. You could need to exchange lights/ceiling fans THREE times...The list goes on.
4. And most importantly, you WILL go over budget. Don't get me wrong, we did really good in this area but of course went a little smidge over. Thanks Papa for the extras.
All of these things were fun to learn and we had a blast doing this project. Plus, seeing her face when she saw the room for the first time was more than worth it. She screamed and didn't even notice the carpet! It was great.
Thanks to everyone that helped get this done!
Special shout out to Stephen for saving us one night with the fan and Robby for playing with Cameron most nights so we could get the work done.
The room before:
sorry it's a little dark
Cam was such a good helper most days. He loved helping with the tape.
My new favorite thing to do! PUTTY! Bring on the holes...
Stephen framing the door
Jon and Rach helping out
Pop painting in B's shirt : )
How's the paint?
Cam was so so excited to run in the room after the carpet was installed.
Scott putting up the very cooperative ceiling fan
Cameron enjoying the carpet some more...
The finished product...
Success!!
