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Travel isn’t just a vacation, it’s a form of healing, an escape from your daily life and routine, a recharge for your mental health.

There is so much more to life than just repeating the same day over and over again—so I am trading in my power tools for my passport and planning more moments in my life to travel, escape, and heal.

Are you ready? Let’s go !

📍Hotel Le Royal Rive Gauche

#parislife #travelparis #mindsetmatters #travelinspiration #travelfeelings #parisviews #parishotels #motherdaughtertrip #hotelleroyalrivegauche

First time abroad | Discover Paris | Book the Trip | Self Care First | Choose Yourself | Travel is the meaning of life | taken in Montparnasse, Paris by @discoveryunfolding

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#Ad Best time to buy 💥 it’s almost 50% off now at The Home Depot!

This Gorilla Made Aluminum slim-fold work platform (GLWP–47) with integrated handle for easy carrying and mobility, a 300 pound load capacity for stability, and a sturdy aluminum frame with non-marring feet is on sale for $39.88 at The Home Depot.

It’s the perfect lightweight solution to my DIY and regular home projects. I love that it folds up — it’s so easy to store and retrieve for any quick project.

And my favorite feature? —The one hand carry and easy portability makes all my projects a one person task!

#GorillaMade #GorillaPartner #GorillaCarts taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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What do you think about the before vs after?

This is a Easy DIY upgrade for the beginner and it makes a big impact without investing in a ton of new tools. You can also respond “Supplies” below and I’ll send you a link to my favorite painting products lists.

🛠️ So, if you have been wanting to dip your toe in the DIY pool, this is the perfect beginner project for you.

⭐️These precut project boards are the perfect beginner, friendly DIY to upgrade your standard kitchen cabinet ends.

⭐️They are the perfect width to align seamlessly with your cabinet edges and can be attached with liquid nails.

🎉No Brad nailer or power nailer required!

⭐️ They can be trimmed easily with your miter saw, or even a hand hacksaw - for a completely no power tools needed project.

⭐️ When it’s paired with my hand paint finish technique, you can have a smooth finish without a paint sprayer.

Beginner DIY does not have to be scary and this is the perfect project to get started !

Save this post or screenshot this list below ⬇️

Boards: @weaber
320grit sanding blocks
Denatured alcohol for cleaning after each sanding
BIN primer - Shellac ( in the red can)
BM Advance paint - semi gloss

Questions ? Drop them in the comments💙

#kitchencabinets #kitchenmakeover #diyprojects #buildergradeupgrade #easydiy #beginnerfriendly taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Give me a sec … and I’ll give you the details ⬇️

All kidding aside my husband is my partner in crime and a big supporter of my crazy DIY ideas.

But the tape measure and green tape on the walls is always the first sign that I am dreaming up a new DIY around here !

This builtin was my first big build and I’ll be reveling the more of the build details on this project over the next few weeks.

Have a specific question or something you would really like more information on? Drop a question in the comments and I’ll work on videos to give you the answer!

#diybuild #diytutorial #letsbuildtogether #givemeasecond taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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I can’t find it now, but it’s worth it ! EXTRA is always better with wallpaper and I have no regrets 😝

#beextraordinary #beextra #wallpaper #yorkwallcoverings #wallpaperdecor #homedesignideas taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Comment “shop” for 🔗 to these beautiful blue curtains from @curtarra_curtains [gifted]

The soft blue color and texture of these curtains added so much to the rooms! I went with double pinch pleat for the perfect coastal luxe vibes 🩵.

You can check out all their options and use their online measuring tool to make ordering a breeze.

Use my code: TK10 to get 10% discount on your order.

Style: Fronde Leaves
Color: Blue
Header: Double Pinch Pleat
Lining: White
Width: 58”
Length: 108.5”

#coastaldecor #affordablestyle #coastalstyle #blueaesthetic #customdrapes taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Save & Comment “Brushes” for link to my go-to brushes to get the smoothest finishes on my paint projects.

These bristles are amazing and I honestly never reach for anything else anymore.

They hold the perfect amount of paint and glide like a dream. And yes, they clean up back to white with each cleaning.

You can get them individually or in great sets on your local home improvement store and on Amazon too!

Tell me which one you are most curious about and I’ll give you my tips on how I get the best results with that brush !!

#paintbrushes #smoothassilk #paintingtips #amazonfinds taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Comment “Supplies” for my favorites and Save these details for use later 👇

I am sharing the secret to a flawless paint finish and you DONT need a paint sprayer to achieve it !

Here is how I get a smooth as glass finish on cabinets and furniture with just a brush and roller.

⭐️Here are the tried and true steps I use::

A. Pre-Sand your piece with sequentially higher grit sandpaper (80-120-220-340)
⭐️a smooth surface is your best friend

B. Wipe it clean with denatured alcohol prior to painting & EVERY TIME after you sand anything
⭐️a clean surface is your best friend

C. Prime with a shellac based primer. My favorite is BIN. In fact, it’s the only one I EVER buy.
(And yes, I buy it with my own hard earned cash. This is not a sales pitch 🤨)

⭐️ AND have your paint store tint the primer to match your paint color. It won’t be an exact color match, but it will be a perfect base and keep your intended color true. (The tint instructions are printed right on the can !)
⭐️Apply in a thin coat, let it dry and then sand & wipe with denatured alcohol prior to painting the next coat of paint.
⭐️BIN’s is your best friend

D. Use a self leveling furniture or cabinet paint. (Not a latex wall paint) Latex is for walls—Not for furniture and definitely NOT for any wood surface. My favorite is a waterborne alkyd paint. It delivers the desired flow and leveling characteristics of oil-based paint, with the added benefit of an easy soap and water cleanup
⭐️Alkyd or Enamel paint is your best friend

E. Use a new paintbrush for the paint coats. You are investing hours into the project. It’s worth the $7 for a clean, smooth bristle brush.
⭐️Brand new brushes are your best friend

F. Sand and clean with denatured alcohol between the Alkyd coat. I usually apply 2 coats 🧥.

OTHER ESSENTIALS:

Paint at the right temp. If it’s too hot - your paint will dry before it levels. If it’s too cold, it’s too thick to level and it takes more time to cure before you sand.

#paintingtips #diytutorial #builtincabinets #cabinetpainting #smoothasglass taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Just start. It’s that simple.

No experience required.
Allow yourself to experiment.
Allow mistakes.
Learn. As. You. Go.

#diy #juststart #youcandohardthings #paintitblack #chalkpaint #liquidmasking taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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DETAILS Below or Comment “tools” to get a list of my favorite tools I used on this project !

Here’s a look at the main stuff I used for this project. It’s not a complete list, but it should give you a good idea of what went into my first built-in.

I worked on this part-time over about 10 weeks, fitting it in during evenings and weekends around my full-time job.

DIY projects are my happy place, letting me add cool and functional things to my home without spending a ton. I’ve learned everything by diving in and figuring it out as I go. I don’t have any formal training, and I know there are lots of ways to do this, but here’s a quick rundown of what I used for my very first build.

⭐️ Materials:
@weaberlumber
1x8” FJP boards for vertical backing
1x2” maple trim boards for face trim
1x6” boards for base trim
1x3” boards for cabinet spacers
4” Crown molding
Shoe molding

(4) stock upper kitchen cabinets from Home Depot were used to create the base of the builtin

2x6” framing lumber to raise cabinets off the ground

2x4” framing lumber to secure cabinets to back wall and support countertop

3/4” birch plywood for all upper shelving

Paint grade would pocket hole plugs

Maple Shaker Cabinet Doors from

1” Foam Insulation Board

1.25 “ & 1.5” Kreg Pocket Hole screws

2.5” Framing screws

⭐️TOOLS:
Skill saw, Jig Saw, Compound Miter Saw
Multiple purpose tool / Saw
@kregjig :Rip Cut and Cross Cut
Kreg Pocket Hole Device
Power Drill and power driver
Corner Clamps
18g Brad nailer
Kreg magnetic stud finder
Large and small standard level
Laser level
Carpenter Square

⭐️my Essential Miscellaneous DIY favorite STUFF
Bondo to join cabinet counter top pieces
1.5” birch edge banding for counter edge
Wood putty
Paintable Caulk
320grit sanding blocks & Denatured alcohol for paint prep
1 gallon of BIN primer - tinted to match my paint color
1 gallon of BM Advance paint for Builtin
@Zibra paint brushes
Brass Hardware from @plank

Questions ? Drop them in the comments

#builtins #diyprojects #shebuilds #girlswhodiy #buildityourself #builtinshelves by @discoveryunfolding

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Comment “tool” for the link to this Edge band trimmer.

It definitely makes getting a smooth edge on your project so easy.

#amazonfinds #edgebanding #diytools #coolgadgets taken in Saint Augustine, Florida by @discoveryunfolding

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Tips for TIPPING ⬇️

1. Use self leveling paint
2. Use a new brush
3. Never paint from the can. I like a deep, narrow tray.
4. Don’t let paint sit in the tray too long, it will dry out
5. Don’t put to much paint on your brush at once, it will pool on your surface
6. Tap a bit of your paint off of your brush before you start your first stroke
7. Brush in ONLY ONE DIRECTION, not back and forth
8. Don’t mash your brush down
9. Slightly overlap your brush stokes and keep the edges wet
10. Once you start a section, finish it.

And don’t “go back” over it once you “tipped” it.
Have faith that the paint will self level.

Going back over paint that has started to set will CAUSE brush strokes. So just leave it alone.
*ask me how I know 🤦‍♀️

#paintingtips #paintingtutorials #cabinetpainting #selfleveling #diypainting taken in Downtown Kansas City by @discoveryunfolding

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