Maybe it's the fear of the upcoming prime months for Seasonal Affective Disorder, or the fact that I can't change my hair colour again cuz I like it too much now....
...either way, i've decided to redecorate my apartment.
Painting the walls, changing the flooring in my bathroom and kitchen area, probably two new pieces of furniture, different storage solutions - plus whatever else comes to me along the way.
However I have two problems, I kinda figure they are shared by a lot of people here who decide to do the same type of thing.
1) When it comes to being "handy" i'm okay with the basics, but I've never been to say... a Home Depot, so i'm not too sure about paint textures, brushes and rollers tiling surfaces and "How-To" steps to avoid a royal fuck-up.
2) I'm pretty poor right now... so I need ideas that are budget-friendly. My landlord is paying for the paint, but I live alone so i've gotta cover everything else.
I plan on getting a few books (any recommend?) before starting and I watch Trading Spaces when I can
but if anyone has any tips or wise words or one of those "I sure wish I had known this before I f@#$% started" hints... i'd love to hear them!
And whoever else wants to asks questions or share ideas... do it up. I'm sure once I get going i'll have a few more myself - and maybe it'll also help someone else.
Yay for a cool new apartment!!!
Thanks!
SJ
...either way, i've decided to redecorate my apartment.
Painting the walls, changing the flooring in my bathroom and kitchen area, probably two new pieces of furniture, different storage solutions - plus whatever else comes to me along the way.
However I have two problems, I kinda figure they are shared by a lot of people here who decide to do the same type of thing.
1) When it comes to being "handy" i'm okay with the basics, but I've never been to say... a Home Depot, so i'm not too sure about paint textures, brushes and rollers tiling surfaces and "How-To" steps to avoid a royal fuck-up.
2) I'm pretty poor right now... so I need ideas that are budget-friendly. My landlord is paying for the paint, but I live alone so i've gotta cover everything else.
I plan on getting a few books (any recommend?) before starting and I watch Trading Spaces when I can
And whoever else wants to asks questions or share ideas... do it up. I'm sure once I get going i'll have a few more myself - and maybe it'll also help someone else.
Yay for a cool new apartment!!!
Thanks!
SJ
