Living Room - After
Living Room - BeforeThis was our 2nd year to be involved in the LifeWorks Home Improvement Challenge. Oh the lessons learned! We attempted to take on a whole lot that in the end, ate away from our 8 hours to complete the space and we didn't finish it all in time and stayed late to finish - what a mess!
1. Replacing the flooring: We took on replacing all the flooring in the apartment. Even with professional help, this took away from 2-3 hours we couldn't be in the apartment doing other items.
2. Repainting prefinished wood cabinets: Oil Based Paint! We used latex paint (duh), which didn't work...then tried to sand the wet paint off, which just created a sticky, gooey DISASTER. Needless to say this was a lesson learned. In 2008 we had a Schnurr Painting donate their services to paint them - great luck!
3. Painting the ceiling: In an 8 hour makeover, this is ambitious. We didn't finish the bedroom ceiling.
4. Replacing Appliances: This was an older complex - you'll need to verify outlet types. For this makeover, I'd suggest stepping away from this!
For 2008, we decided to concentrate more on the items the client could take with them. As great as new tile backsplashes, granite counters, new carpet, new vinyl, new appliances, and new faucets are - they can't take this with them. AND we only have 8 hours to do this makeover and that flies by.
This looks amazing!
ReplyDeletewow, it looks great, despite the snafus. Let's not forget the heat in Austin in September, which doesn't facilitate quick-dry paint. it's amazing how quickly 8 hours passes when you're renovating an entire apartment.
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